Senior Associate, Multinutrient Supplements Initiative Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

Senior Associate, Multinutrient Supplements Initiative The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization that mobilizes public-private partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition. The organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 610 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children. Nutrition products are as varied as fortified cooking oil and flour in Africa, soy sauce in China and biscuits in India, as well as specialized products for infant and young child nutrition, and interventions to protect the most vulnerable affected by emergencies or chronic illness. The Multinutrient Supplements Initiative is critical to achieving GAIN’s vision. The Initiative focuses on scaling-up interventions to improve the nutritional status, micronutrients and specific macro-nutrient deficiencies among young children and other vulnerable groups within the 1000 Day Window of Opportunity from a child’s conception to her second birthday, in GAIN’s priority countries. It additionally works to catalyze the development of markets for multinutrient supplements to complement nutrient intake from breastfeeding beyond 6 months of age, diversified diets and large scale fortification programs to fill the nutrient gaps in the diets of target groups. The Initiative works to ensure sustained access and appropriate use of multinutrient supplements as a regular component of public health interventions in GAIN’s priority countries as an integral part of the promotion of optimal infant and young child feeding. The Senior Associate, Multinutrient Supplements Initiative will work closely with the Director of the Initiative to provide support and ensure that all project activities are completed according to the implementation timeframe. Responsibilities: Works closely with the Director to build and expand the role of the Multinutrient Supplements Initiative in its capacity to contribute to national plans for the prevention and treatment of malnutrition during the 1000 Day Window of Opportunity, in GAIN priority countries. Manages the development of comprehensive country strategies and the design and funding approval of large-scale projects in selected countries. Leads project design teams and manages the transition of projects to Program Delivery and ongoing interaction with field offices during project implementation. Provides oversight and liaison with monitoring and evaluation field activities; ensures timely data collection and analyzes the performance progress of the Multinutrient Supplements initiative in collaboration with GAIN’s Monitoring, Learning and Research group and Corporate Services. Liaises with the Program Delivery team to ensure that all project activities are completed according to the project implementation timeframe and budget, and identifies innovative project management solutions to ensure constant communication and smooth and timely budget disbursements Represents GAIN at technical meetings and conferences regarding multinutrient supplements as part of the promotion of optimal maternal health and infant and young child nutrition. Works closely with the Director to establish and develop collaborations with key government and private stakeholders involved in multinutrient supplements at local, regional and global level Prepares high-quality, rigorous reports and other materials to communicate the performance of the Multinutrient Supplements Initiative to GAIN’s Executive Management Committee, Board of Directors, donors and the general public. Assists in the annual work and budget planning processes Develops fundraising proposals and ensures the ongoing sustainability of the Multinutrient Supplements initiative Key Organizational Relationships Reports to the Director, Multinutrient Supplements Initiative GAIN’s other Inititiatives: Large Scale Food Fortification, Nutritious Foods for Infants and Mothers and Agriculture and Nutrition Policy and Advocacy and Communications team Investment and Partnerships team, to collaborate on businesses and approaches Program delivery Team and field offices Monitoring, Learning and Research team, to collaborate on the implementation of GAIN’s performance framework and research activities Local partners: to identify specific ways to increase access by the poor to multinutrient supplements and align local government country strategy with the partnership program strategy Skills and Experience You have at least 5 years experience in developing and managing projects in a multi-cultural environment in the private sector, government or international organisations. With your strong communication and advocacy skills, and understanding of public nutrition, you have the ability to operate in the corporate and public sectors. A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Health, food science, nutrition, business administration, or a suitable equivalent is required. http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/79/senior_associate_multinutrient_supplements_initiative/washington_dc/