Regulatory & Government Relations Officer / HSE & Government Liaison Officer at Quality Foods Africa

Job Summary:

The Regulatory & Government Relations Officer is responsible for ensuring that all Abuja outlets operate in full compliance with applicable food safety, health, and environmental regulations. This includes liaising and maintaining positive relations with government bodies, attending all regulatory inspections, and ensuring the proper documentation and timely renewals of licenses. The role also supports internal training and compliance awareness across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections of outlets to ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health standards.
• Attend all regulatory inspections across outlets to ensure proper representation and prompt resolution of any compliance issues.
• Identify non-compliance issues and work with the relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Interface with relevant government and regulatory agencies (e.g., NAFDAC, FCT Environmental Department, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Ministry of Health etc.).
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, compliance activities, and regulatory communications.
• Monitor and stay current on regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to business practices.
• Coordinate the application, processing, and renewal of necessary licenses, permits, and certifications.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions for staff on regulatory requirements, food and work place safety, hygiene practices etc.
• Support audits and inspections, providing guidance and corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with HES (Health, Environment, and Safety) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a regulatory, administrative, compliance, HSE, or government relations role, preferably within the QSR, FMCG, or hospitality sectors.
• Understanding of Nigerian food safety and health regulations, particularly within the FCT.
• Understanding of Abuja municipal and federal regulatory structures (especially AMAC).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.