ACBAR

Asia Community Development Organization (ACDO) is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2014 and registered with the Government of Afghanistan under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy (MoEc) with a mission to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the vulnerable, at-risk, and underserved people throughout the country.

ACDO responds to the needs of deprived and marginalized rural and urban communities by managing and utilizing the available scarce resources in a well-organized, efficient, effective, transparent, and dignified manner to enhance resilience, boost access to education, health services, and infrastructure, ensure food and livelihood security, and promote social protection and inclusion.

ACDO has an active presence in most parts of the country and intends to expand its operations to the remaining provinces, as to transform itself into a leading and developed organization that will deliver to and support large number of people who have been affected by the long-protracted and sudden on-set emergencies and regardless of the hardest circumstances that exist in Afghanistan, ACDO has managed to deliver humanitarian and development assistance in most of country.

• Develop and implement food safety and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO standards).
• Monitor food production processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments of facilities and operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Investigate food safety incidents, non-conformities, and customer complaints.
• Provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Train staff on food safety practices, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, reports, and records related to food safety and quality.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure product integrity.
• Stay updated on emerging food safety risks, regulations, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Certification in HACCP, ISO 22000, or Food Safety Management Systems is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in food safety or quality assurance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections effectively.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation.

Working Conditions:

• Work may be performed in food production facilities, warehouses, or field locations.
• May require travel to different sites for inspections and monitoring.
• Exposure to food processing environments (temperature variations, machinery, etc.).

Reporting To:

Quality Assurance Manager / Program Manager

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance rate with food safety standards
• Number of non-conformities identified and resolved
• Audit performance and inspection results
• Staff training completion and effectiveness
• Reduction in food safety incidents

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position and submit their applications (Cover Letter and CV together), NOT Educational and Work Certificates, to the attention of the Human Resource Department at   https://acdo.org/apply/food-safety-and-quality-specialist-105 until 04:00 pm (Afghanistan Standard Time) April 07, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and, consequently, for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

https://acdo.org/apply/food-safety-and-quality-specialist-105