SSA Consultant Food Technology

Job Title: SSA Consultant (Food Technology)

Grade: Level 7

Type of Contract: SSA

Duration: Till 30th Sep 2026

Reporting To: Programme Policy Officer (Team Leader)

Unit: Nutrition & School Feeding

Duty Station: Lucknow Uttar Pradesh

Date of Publication: 06 July 2026

Deadline of Application: 08 July 2026

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted

A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates

Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and

may be considered for similar positions from roaster

The Base Salary for this position is INR 121548/- per month employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP s

Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

Job Purpose :

The SSA Consultant (Food Technology) under the direct guidance of the Team Leader PMU-UPSRLM the Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) based at the WFP CO and Lucknow offices and the overall guidance of the Head of the Nutrition and School Feeding will be responsible for the following:

Key accountabilities

Technical Assistance:

Develop the terms of reference for the procurement of laboratory services as well as the various raw materials including micronutrient premixes needed to produce the Supplementary nutrition products for the units across the States.

Design standard operating procedures to produce the Supplementary nutrition products as well as protocols for the quality assurance and control of the raw materials and products at the production units and throughout the supply chain.

Formulate alternate product compositions that the women led micro enterprises can produce (in addition to the ICDS Supplementary nutrition products) with a view to generating more profits and making the Supplementary nutrition production units into a successful business venture.

Propose methods to constantly improve the quality and acceptability of the Supplementary nutrition products based on feedback from the field

Prepare evidenced based recommendations to enable rapid response to situations with food safety concerns.

Validate equipment delivered to UPSRLM through production trials and its alignment to the overall terms of reference against which they have been procured.

Support UPSRLM in identification of sites for the set-up of the THR production units.

Assist in capacity building of the WSHG members tasked with running the units. Support to on-ground implementation and monitoring of the project:

Conduct capacity building of the women led microenterprises as well as the SRLM mission staff at all levels on production process food safety standards nutrition food fortification etc.

Regularly visit the Supplementary production units across the State to monitor the implementation of the larger project identify gaps in implementation at the Unit level and suggest mid-course correction to the unit staff. The incumbent is also expected to gauge the response and acceptability of the community to the Supplementary nutrition products and take corrective action as required.

Liaise with project stakeholders for timely implementation and speedy resolution of issues identified in the projects.

Documentation and knowledge management

Design knowledge products and training modules for building capacity of the women and SRLM staff engaged in the production of the Supplementary Nutrition Hygiene and quality control.

Compile and identify best practices in the implementation of the project in the different production units for wider dissemination

Assist in the development of information education and communication material and strategies relevant to the larger project.

In the event of food safety incidents support investigation exercises to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared to reduce re-occurrence of the incident.

Coordination

Coordinate with government counterparts at both State and district level across DWCD and SRLM as need be to facilitate implementation of the project as well as further provision of technical assistance.

Ensure necessary coordination between UPSRLM WFP CO SO field staff and other relevant units of the organization for quality implementation of the project.

Staff management Provide guidance to field staff responsible for implementing the projects in consultation with the supervisor and assist them with analysis queries etc.

Perform other related duties as required.

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in food sciences food technology food engineering nutrition or related field is desirable. First level university will be an asset.

Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible work experience preferably in the development sector. Previous experience of working in partnership with the government/UN agency/INGO or on projects targeted at addressing malnutrition at the community level is desirable.

Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. fortification etc.).

Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.

Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills required including strong professionally communication

ability;

Advocacy and networking skills with a broad range of stakeholders including government

private sector civil society academia NGO and international cooperation

Knowledge of research methods with familiarity in quantitative and qualitative methods;

Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Windows Microsoft office;

Knowledge of UN system would be an asset

Knowledge of WFP programmes is an advantage

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of nutrition and food security experts

across fourteen countries

Tact and diplomacy

Languages:

Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is a key requirement.

Critical success factors Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of actors from government private sector and civil society.

Very strong communications skills both in writing and speaking

Solid planning and problem-solving skills and action oriented

Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner;

Maturity initiative courtesy tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Ability to handle any other additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Ability to undertake travel within the country.