Regulatory & Government Relations Officer / HSE & Government Liaison Officer at QFA Nigeria

QFA Nigeria is a multi-brand dining and delivery company operating a portfolio of delicious food brands including international icons and our own home-grown favourites.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regulatory & Government Relations Officer / HSE & Government Liaison Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: External Affairs / Operations
Reports To: HSE & ESG Lead

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.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send thier CV to: hr-abuja@qfafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.