Regional liaisoning officer

Startuphr.consulting · Chennai, India

Key Responsibilities

Government & Regulatory Liaison

 Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Govt departments like FSSAI, Food Safety Dept.

municipal authorities, Pollution Control Board, Fire Safety and other relevant regulatory bodies.

 Knowledge of the structure of FSSAI & Food Safety dept.

 Coordinate approvals, registrations, and permissions required for UCO collection and handling.

 Represent ECOIL in meetings, audits, and inspections related to the initiative.

UCO Collection Program Support

 Work with FSSAI & Food Safety dept. and other authorities to promote and enforce the ECoil's

initiative among restaurant and hotel partners & Policy level changes

 Support the implementation of Used Cooking Oil collection processes at partner locations.

 Ensure partner compliance with food safety and waste management guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

 Coordinate with restaurant and hotel partners to ensure smooth adoption of our programmes.

 Conduct awareness sessions or events, workshops for partners, explaining the benefits.

 Support the sales and operations teams in partner onboarding and retention.

Compliance & Documentation

 Ensure all statutory requirements for UCO collection, storage, and transportation are met.

 Maintain accurate records of approvals, licenses, and compliance documents.

 Track and follow up on regulatory deadlines and renewals.

Reporting & Strategy

 Provide regular updates to leadership on liaison activities and progress.

 Identify opportunities to expand the UCO program through regulatory support.

 Suggest improvements in processes and compliance strategy.

Desired Profile (Education & Experience)

 Bachelor's degree (preferably in Commerce, Law, Environmental Studies, or related fields).

 3–7 years of experience in liaisoning, compliance, or government relations (preferably with

FSSAI or in the food industry).

 Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and government processes & all communication

channels like RTI, PMO, CMO

 Open to travel regularly as required.