The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Junior Associate, Scaling Up Nutrition (SBN) in supporting the day-to-day operations and program activities of SBN Ethiopia. This position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (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 the most vulnerable to malnutrition.

About the Role

Reporting to the SBN Ethiopia Coordinator, the post-holder will engage a diverse group of partners to support SBN Ethiopia members to sustainably produce and distribute safe and nutritious food to the community. These efforts will support the operationalization of the SBN Ethiopia Strategy.

You will be responsible for ensuring SBN and other GAIN Ethiopia private-sector related nutrition programmes are served efficiently in terms of administrative and programmatic support.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Working with the SBN Ethiopia Coordinator to plan and implement private sector engagement workshops, trainings, and events
• Supporting the transfer of knowledge and expertise to SMEs to scale up their nutritional impact including developing viable business models and incorporating nature positive approaches
• Monitoring SBN activities and related interventions jointly implemented with other partners including government stakeholders
• Monitoring and regularly updating SBN Ethiopia communication platforms (Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.) with insightful and relevant content on SBN activities, members, and partners
• Maintaining records of the network membership database including facilitating new member registrations, screening, and inductions onto the network
• Supporting in the preparation and documentation of the network’s strategy, tools, and resources for easy reference and sharing with network members and stakeholders

Job Requirements

About You

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in business/project administration, business processes, communications, marketing and /or management with experience engaging with the private sector. You should have demonstrable research experience including collecting, synthesizing, and communicating data.

The post holder should be dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments. You should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure in meeting deadlines. Also, you should be highly flexible and willing to travel in country occasionally.

Education & Experience

• University degree level (Bachelors or Masters or experience judged equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in communication, interactive digital media, print and broadcast media
• Expertise and experience of working in communication with Government, UN, development partners, media, or research agencies
• Strong experience in promoting the development of the private sector
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix management structure is critical
• Proven experience using social media platforms, graphic design software in addition to photo and video editing software. Full command of Power Point, MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.

Other Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required • Additional language in one advertised countries in an asset Willingness and ability to travel globally
• Must be eligible to work in one of GAIN’s African country offices, Lagos, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam 

How to Apply

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