sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2023) and reported a turnover of EUR 60 m in 2023.

We are offering a project-based assignment as

Food Safety Expert (m/f/d)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Assignment Period: 08/25 – 12/25

Working time scope: 20 working days

Project: Pilot SME Support Scheme targeting growth-oriented SMEs in Rwanda in the GIZ-Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition”

Job Code: RW-1132 – Food Safety Expert

The Project

Within the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” of the German Federal Ministry on Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented among others by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, sequa implements the project “Pilot SME Support Scheme targeting growth-orientated SMEs” in Rwanda. sequa aims to facilitate business growth and job creation of Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by increasing their competitiveness and productivity so that their products and services will satisfy the demand on local and international markets. A specific focus will be provided on women-owned SMEs, job creation, and employability training for women. No sectoral focus is foreseen.

Benefiting companies receive flexible and demand-oriented funding (management consulting, technical training, financial competence/business plan development, qualification, applied research activities, etc.). The support scheme will contribute to SMEs’ change management and business growth.

The SME Support Scheme supports five medium-sized enterprises with growth and job creation potential.

The scope of this assignment is to provide food safety certification support for Incuti Foods Ltd, a Rwandan SME, to improve their market access, product quality, and compliance with international food safety standards.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of Incuti Foods’ current food safety practices against HACCP, ISO 22000, and FQMS standards.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of a customized Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including necessary documentation, procedures, and records.
• Provide targeted training to Incuti Foods’ staff to effectively apply the FSMS.
• Conduct internal audits and assist in corrective action planning.
• Prepare Incuti Foods for external certification audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for certification.

Your Qualification / Skills

• Education/training: University degree (master’s or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Safety Management, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Languages: Full proficiency in English (spoken and written); proficiency in Kinyarwanda is desirable.
• Other Skills: Strong communication skills, proven training and capacity-building capabilities, excellent reporting and documentation abilities.

Your Working Experience

• General professional experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food processing sectors.
• Specific professional experience: At least 5 years of direct experience in implementing HACCP, ISO 22000, and/or FQMS certifications.
• Regional experience: Previous working experience in Rwanda or East Africa is strongly preferred.
• Other experience: Proven track record of successfully preparing SMEs for certification audits and strong understanding of international food safety standards.

Please send us a cover letter, your CV in the EuropeAid format, relevant resumes, and your daily fee expectation in EUR. If you apply as a firm, please send your company profile and financial proposal.

In the case of comparable qualifications, disabled persons are given preference.

Please send us your application by no later than July 29^th, 2025, to applications.rwanda@sequa.de with the Subject line “RW-1132 – Food Safety Expert”.