Project description

Our Health department is currently implementing 2 projects funded by HaDEA,  the European Health and Digital Executive Agency. We are now preparing a tender bid for the Better Training for Safer Food (BTSF) initiative.    The aim is  to strengthen the harmonised implementation of EU food safety and control legislation, particularly the Official Controls Regulation (OCR), border control procedures, and the use of the TRACES system. The project provides training for competent authority staff in EU Member States, Candidate Countries, EFTA states, and selected neighbouring countries. Overall, the project seeks to build capacity, ensure effective enforcement of EU law, improve transparency and cooperation across borders, and safeguard the functioning of the internal market in food, feed, and live animals. This specific project covers the organisation and implementation of workshops focusing on:

• Official Controls Regulation (OCR) – Regulation (EU) 2017/625
• Border Controls at Border Control Posts (BCPs)
• Use of the TRACES system
• Strategic areas identified by DG SANTE

These workshops combine expert lectures, interactive group work, case studies, field visits, and IT-supported learning methods. The project is divided into two 30-month phases, with the second dependent on budget availability, continued training needs, and approval of results from the first phase.  Project start is expected in January 2026.

Job description

 The role of Tutor (Technical Expert) will include:

• Developing or updating training materials based on existing BTSF resources and new legislation
• Delivering technical sessions and facilitating interactive components (case studies, group work, role plays)
• Participating in field visits to competent authorities or laboratories (depending on the training topic)
• Collaborating with a Training Coordinator to ensure consistency in content delivery
• Actively engaging with participants to foster learning and discussion

Qualifications

  We are seeking technical experts with the following profile:

• Academic background:
  University degree relevant to food safety, veterinary sciences, plant health, biology, or related fields
• Experience:
  ▪ Preferably at least 3 years of recent  hands-on experience in applying the EU acquis in food safety and official controls
  ▪ Experience must be gained in at least three or two different EU Member States
• Recently retired officials (within 2 years) may also be considered
• Familiarity with TRACES and the OCR is a strong asset
• Preferred employment background:
• Officials from competent authorities of EU Member States
• Public organisations, academia, or in specific cases, industry or NGOs (subject to HaDEA approval)

Application

Click the “Apply for Job” button and submit your CV to express your interest in joining our pool of tutors.  A cover letter is not necessary.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive the detailed Terms of Reference.

If you have questions , you can contact Alvean Fentener first.

Contact person

  Alvean Fentener alvean.fentener@gfa-group.de