Regulatory & Government Relations Officer at Quality Foods Africa

Quality Foods Africa is building quality fast and nutritious food businesses, with a pan African ambition. Our business model is based on bringing leading international quick service brands to Africa and ensuring their commercial success, a strategy that unites customers, shareholders, franchisors and our staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regulatory & Government Relations Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role as a Regulatory & Government Relations Officer in Abuja for Quality Foods Africa Group. 
• The Officer will be responsible for handling day-to-day regulatory and government relations tasks to ensure compliance and smooth operations within the company. 
• 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 workplace 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or related 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online