Manager, Nutrition Governance, Africa

Location:  Homebased (in any of the African countries) or Nairobi based in NI’s Regional Office (re-location may be considered).

Deadline:  31^st December, 2024

Job Description

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

 

About the role

The Manager, Nutrition Governance, Africa will serve as a Relationship Manager for the Nutrition Governance Portfolio in Africa, serving as the primary point of contact with the organizations the Portfolio supports, principally national and local governments, other relevant stakeholders, and NI’s country offices. Working closely with Technical Project Managers, the Manager will ensure the engagement and satisfaction of client organizations throughout projects, accompanying projects’ key milestones, and between projects. Working closely with country offices and in-house experts, the Manager will play a key role in identifying future needs and designing new projects.

On selected projects, the Manager will be the Technical Project Manager, leading the planning, implementation, and quality assurance of projects, and managing local consultants. The Manager will also represent NI in selected regional networks and forums, and support business development, engaging with donors and partners and supporting proposals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the individuals and organizations NI supports, during and between projects, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a current understanding of the political economy in each context relevant to ongoing or future projects, including key actors and organizations and their roles, the political environment, partner engagement, and the funding landscape.
• Work with country offices and in-house experts to develop comprehensive transformation agendas, outlining a theory of change and a multi-year suite of nutrition governance projects for select countries.
• Oversee the launch of new projects, ensuring that all preparatory tasks and initiation protocols necessary for the project’s success are implemented, and facilitate the transfer of project management responsibilities to the Technical Project Manager.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and timelines, identifying risks and developing contingency plans as needed.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition governance projects.
• Lead the development and implementation of nutrition strategies within projects, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches.
• Develop proposals and pitch ideas to donors and country partners, securing funding for new initiatives.
• Lead the development of knowledge products and events to support NI’s positioning externally.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regional government bodies, NGOs, and donor agencies.

 

About You;

You have;

• Master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in project management within international development, with a strong focus on nutrition programs.
• Proven experience managing technical assistance projects, including the remote coordination of consultants, and ideally in nutrition governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in, and experience supporting government with, issues related to nutrition governance, including:
  • Development of nutrition policies and plans;
  • Coordinating the implementation of nutrition programs;
  • Multisectoral coordination mechanisms such as national or subnational nutrition coordination committees or working groups;
  • Nutrition finance, such as the mobilization of government funds for nutrition, or the tracking or reporting of nutrition expenditures;
  • Developing and/or implementing advocacy plans and/or activities;
  • Nutrition-sensitive programming in sectors such as Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, or Social Protection.
• English: Excellent command of English is required, including the ability to summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation, and to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text and reports on complex subjects.
• French and/or Portuguese: Intermediate capacity in French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset, including the ability to engage in technical discussion, interpret technical text, and to produce clear, detailed texts.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee complex, multi-country projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder and donor engagement.
• Business development acumen, with a track record of successful proposal writing and donor engagement.
• Financial management experience, including budget tracking and reporting.

 

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

 

What we offer

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

 

Application Process

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Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 31st December 2024.