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Supply Chain for Nutritious Foods Project Manager

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

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2020-07-23

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2020-08-02

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Job Description

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a project manager to lead the project team in developing affordable, safe and nutritious prototypes of papaya-based products, from the formulation of a viable business model through to project implementation. This role will be based out of Addis Adaba, with extensive travel required across Ethiopia. 

 

About GAIN

GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.


About the role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager, Supply Chain for Nutritious Foods (SCNF) will be responsibe and accountable for the overall management of the SCNF fruit processing project in Ethiopia. 

Role specifics include; 

  • Plan, implement, monitor and track the project outputs
  • Streamline the joint grants towards dried papaya processing projects.
  • Identify and assess project risks. Report on them and develop strategies to address any risks.
  • Work with the Senior Project Manager, Knowledge and Leadership Team, Global Programme Staff and other stakeholders to implement all components of the project 
  • Collaborate with other teams to facilitate stakeholder alignment and develop key partnerships
  • Engage with Government departments to revise, develop and harmonise policies
  • Ensure that activities and outputs are achieved in line with agreed deliverables 

Job Requirements

About you

You will need to have proven project management skills, underpinned with a solid understanding and experience working within food systems. You must have demonstrated success working with diverse partners in time-bound prokects, particularly related to food systems, agriculture, nutrition or similar within the international development space. 

For more detailed information about the role and person specification, please see the job description here: https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/618/project_manager_supply_chain_for_nutritious_foods/addis_ababa_ethiopia/


About our offer

In addition to competitive salary, GAIN offers a range of benefits including 25 days holiday (plus public holiday), flexible working, home working  and professional development opportunities. We will actively encourage you to grow in your career and offer this within a supportive and collaborative environment. Additional country specific benefits may apply.


How to Apply

To apply, follow the "Apply Now" link on our website:  https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/618/project_manager_supply_chain_for_nutritious_foods/addis_ababa_ethiopia


This advert closes on 2nd August 2020. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of this closing date. 

 

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate

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