Quality and Certification Expert

Position Title: Quality and Certification Expert

2025-12-20 Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar Full Time 69

Job Location:	Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Salary will be commensurate with experience
Vacancy Number:	ADWSO-QC-01-26
No. Of Jobs:	5
City:	Kabul, with travel to regions.

Organization:	ADWSO
Years of Experience:	Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, standards compliance, or certification processes, preferably within the agri-food or light manufacturing sectors in Afghanistan.
Contract Duration:	12 Months (Extendable)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Quality Management, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Close date:	2025-12-20

About ADWSO:

Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operates in Afghanistan since 2008. ADWSO's priority sector areas are Livelihood Support, Vocational Training, Child Protection, Capacity Building, Rule of Law and Women Empowerment.

Job Descriptions:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advise supported agribusinesses on national and international quality, food safety, and packaging standards relevant to their products.
Develop and deliver training programs on quality control, quality assurance, and basic certification processes (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
Facilitate linkages with national standards bodies (e.g., ANSA), certification agencies, and testing laboratories.
Support enterprises in preparing for audits and obtaining necessary quality certifications to access higher-value markets.
Develop simple quality management manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for beneficiary enterprises.
Conduct quality and food safety gap analyses for selected processing and packaging enterprises to identify critical control points.
Guide enterprises in establishing basic in-house quality control labs or procedures for raw material inspection and finished product testing.
Develop bilingual (Dari/Pashto-English) training materials and checklists on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene protocols.
Track and report on the certification readiness status of supported enterprises and any certifications achieved during the project period.
Work closely with the Marketing Specialist to ensure product branding and labeling comply with all regulatory and standard requirements.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Quality Management, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, standards compliance, or certification processes, preferably within the agri-food or light manufacturing sectors in Afghanistan.
Donor Experience: Experience working on donor-funded projects with a focus on value addition, food safety, or market standards is preferred.
Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Afghan and relevant international quality and food safety standards. Experience with audit processes is key.
Languages: Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is essential. Proficiency in English for technical documentation is required.
Only candidates meeting ALL the above requirements should apply.

Submission Guidelines:

Please send your CV and covering letter via email to the following address by the close date.
E-mail: vacancy@adwso.org
Email Subject Must Be: "VA No. ADWSO-QC-01-26 – Quality and Certification Expert"

Note: ADWSO has Zero tolerance towards any form of violence against its beneficiaries, including discrimination of persons with disabilities, child abuse and sexual exploitation. Background checks will be conducted and ethics is part of annual performance appraisals.