Technical Expert

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans aligned with Halal standards and applicable regulatory requirements, defining audit scope, processes, and priorities.
• Conduct on-site and remote Halal audits of manufacturing facilities, slaughterhouses, and supply chains to assess compliance with Halal, food safety, and quality management system requirements.
• Perform comprehensive reviews of client applications, technical documentation, records, and production processes to evaluate certification readiness and ongoing compliance.
• Evaluate and verify compliance with Halal standards, regulatory frameworks, and certification criteria, including validation of materials, ingredients, processes, labeling, and traceability.
• Prepare accurate and detailed audit reports documenting findings, nonconformities, observations, and recommendations in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Identify noncompliance issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions, providing technical guidance to support effective implementation.
• Verify closure of nonconformities and provide final technical recommendations supporting certification eligibility and decision-making processes.
• Design, implement, and manage endtoend Halal assurance and control systems for slaughterhouse operations, ensuring full compliance with Shariah requirements, animal welfare, segregation, traceability, and documentation controls.
• Ensure all certification activities comply with UAE.S 20552, GSO 20552, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, UAE Halal Scheme, JAKIM requirements, and relevant international and Canadian food safety regulations.
• Provide technical and scientific advisory support on Halal standards, food safety, and product compliance to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding audit processes, findings, certification requirements, and compliance expectations, coordinating with internal technical teams as required.
• Support business development and client onboarding through technical input during proposals, precertification assessments, and client meetings.
• Assist in lead conversion by clearly explaining certification value, compliance pathways, and technical requirements to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, retention, and repeat certification business.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective clients, including expanded certification scopes and additional services.
• Engage with industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, slaughterhouses, and exporters, to promote awareness and adoption of Halal certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate and secure audit and client records, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and compliance with information security standards.
• Stay current with updates to Halal standards, regulations, and industry trends, driving continuous improvement in audit methodologies and technical practices.
• Make objective, evidencebased technical decisions regarding compliance status and certification outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders regarding audit processes, findings, certification requirements, and compliance expectations. Address inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and technical experts.
• Support client acquisition and onboarding by providing technical input during proposals, pre-certification assessments, and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, retention, and repeat certification business.
• Assist in converting prospective clients into certified clients by explaining technical requirements, certification value, and compliance processes.
• Engage with industry stakeholders such as manufacturers, slaughterhouses, and exporters to promote awareness and adoption of Halal certification requirements.
• Identify potential business opportunities within existing and new clients, including additional certification scopes and services.
• Stay updated on changes in Halal standards, regulations, and industry trends. Continuously enhance audit methodologies, tools, and technical practices.
• Maintain accurate audit and client records while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and secure handling of all certification-related information.
• Make objective, evidence-based technical judgments on compliance status and certification outcomes.