Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant

Assignment is non-family (GOMA).
Until 30 June 2027, with possible 12-months extension, this pending renewal of mandate

Under the direct supervision of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC ) Chief, Rations Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Develop and implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC ) plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, and checklists;
- Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor suppliers, contractors, warehouses, and food storage conditions.
- Conduct regular inspections, quality audits, and site assessments;
- Review and verify the quality of materials, equipment, workmanship, and completed works.
- Identify, document, and follow up on non-conformities and quality deficiencies.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and verify their effective closure.
- Review quality-related documentation, inspection reports, test results, and certificates.
- Maintain comprehensive QA/QC records and ensure proper document control.
- Prepare periodic quality reports and communicate quality performance to management.
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other stakeholders on quality-related matters.
- Support investigations into quality failures and recommend appropriate improvement measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable national and international quality standards and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Promote continuous improvement and adherence to the organization's quality management system