About Sight and Life Foundation
Sight and Life is a charitable foundation established in Switzerland. With 74% of its staff living and working in LMICs across Africa and Asia, it currently has active projects in 13 LMICs with the aim to fill the nutrition gap for vulnerable populations. Sight and Life’s strategy is to translate evidence-backed nutrition innovations into social business models, empowering local communities to provide local solutions for local problems. Successful pilots are taken to scale with the help of partners for better and more lasting impact. More at : https://sightandlife.org
About the project
Sight and Life is looking for a regulatory expert for its Phytase project. The broad objective is to bring phytase-enriched food products in Nigeria – the largest consumer market in Africa. Phytase, an enzyme, is an evidence-based solution that, when added to foods, can increase the absorption of calcium, zinc, iron, and other minerals in our body. In animal nutrition, it is also used to increase absorption of amino acids as well as energy.
The incorporation of phytase into human foods represents an innovative intervention that requires thorough regulatory evaluation to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance with both global and national food standards. The regulatory expert will review and conduct a comprehensive regulatory assessment to facilitate the approval and adoption of phytase in food products in Nigeria. This work involves analyzing existing regulations, interviewing key stakeholders, identifying potential barriers to market entry, and developing strategies to align with Nigerian food regulatory authority’s requirements.
Deliverables
Evaluate the addition of phytase to selected products by reviewing the global and Nigerian regulatory framework and existing product registration. This will include:
- Identification and assessment of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines,
- Verification of food companies’ compliance with Nigerian regulations,
- Review of international standards (CODEX, WHO, FAO, etc.) on phytase addition to food products, and
- Conducting a risk assessment for phytase-enriched food products.
Support the food companies with getting regulatory approvals for phytase-enriched food products. This will include:
- Developing a roadmap ensuring compliance to minimize delays for launch,
- Putting together documentation for registration of phytase-based products, and
- Providing inputs on label claims and packaging.
Work closely with Sight and Life team build out the insights.
Submit reports, checklist, and documents.
Skills and qualifications
At least a master’s degree in food science, food safety and quality or related fields
- Extensive expertise, knowledge and experience in the field of food regulations
- Have established a track record of similar work, preferably training food regulatory personnel
- Excellent analytical, report writing skills and presentation skills in English
Duration
From mid June 2025 – September 2025
Location
Remote within Nigeria
Deadline
14th June
Send your resume to :
daniel.amanquah@sightandlife.org and lynda.ugwoke@sightandlife.org