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The International Dairy Federation is the leading source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Representing the worldwide dairy sector, IDF engages at international level, by providing the best global source of expertise and scientific knowledge in support of the development and promotion of quality milk and milk products, to offer consumers nutrition, health and well-being.

The International Dairy Federation is the leading source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Representing the worldwide dairy sector, IDF engages at international level, by providing the best global source of expertise and scientific knowledge in support of the development and promotion of quality milk and milk products, to offer consumers nutrition, health and well-being.

The position offers an excellent experience to those with an interest in international standard setting and the linking of policy and technical work. We offer an interesting, dynamic and international work environment and insight into the functioning of an international federation. The successful candidate will work within our Science and Standards Programme department. 

The placement will be in our office in Brussels, within a cross-functional and international team and provides a unique opportunity to engage with a dynamic sector.

 

  1. Position Purpose and responsibilities

     

    a) Main purpose

The Science officer shall be responsible for assisting the Science & Standard Programme managers (PM) in the developing, implementing, monitoring, following-up and reporting on the IDF Programme of Work.

          b) Principal responsibilities

The Science officer shall be responsible for the following duties:

  • Support coordinating IDF Standing Committees, prepare agenda’s and supporting documents,
  • Support and steer selected projects and events,
  • Coordinate and develop position papers, reports, and other publications,
  • Monitor activities from relevant international organizations to identify adequate action within IDF in consultation with the relevant Programme manager,
  • Coordinate the IDF technical webinar series,
  • Communicate developments on an on-going basis to other IDF staff colleagues, IDF experts and IDF members

  1. Knowledge and experience

The Science officer shall have the following education and skills:

  • 1-3 years of professional experience in the food or agriculture sector, (preferably in the dairy sector)
  • Master’s degree (ideally in food processing & technology, microbiology or food law),
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English (other languages are a further asset),
  • Able to work on own initiative and take responsibility,
  • Good organisational and analytical skills, ability to prioritise, respect tight deadlines and work well under pressure,
  • Flexible and dynamic team player.
  • Experience in preparing a peer reviewed article in scientific journals would be an asset.

  1. Accountability

The Science officer shall report to the Scientific and Standards Programme manager.

  1. Duration

This is a permanent position (Belgian CDI 38 hours a week-). Starting date: May 2024.

  1. Location

The position is based at the IDF Head Office in Brussels.

For interested candidates, please submit your curriculum and motivation letter by 12th April 2024 to: Apolina Fos [email protected]  

Our Annual Reports show the Federation’s achievements according to the work program focusing on our four priority areas, and identifies key accomplishments in the areas of standards, nutrition, food safety and quality as well as sustainability