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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a highlight motivated individual with experience in supporting international development projects to join the Behaviour Change Unit as a Junior Associate. This role is based in Mozambique, working from our partner offices in Nampula province.
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 Transforming Nutrition (TN) and Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) Coordinatror, the Junior Associate will support the implementation of several donor funded nutrition projects in Nampula.
Role specifics include;
- Assist the setting up of Nutrition Groups created for the BDC project;
- Ensure that materials for the Emo Demos and Heroine Game are properly organised and delivered on time to the facilitators;
- Conduct training of trainers for the Emo-Demos and Heroine game.
- Conduct regular supervision visits to GAIN’s nutrition activities, under the Dutch funded projects and TN
- Support the development of a monitoring system for the Emo Demos and Heroin Game interventions;
- Review monitoring data and provide feedback to implementing partners;
- Assisting in documenting projects results in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies and other areas;
- Support the development and organisation of any qualitative and quantitative evaluations of GAIN’s nutrition interventions and TN interventions in Nampula Province;
About you
You will need to have a solid understanding of project management principles as well as experience in effective networking and communication with partners. You should be motivated to deliver against agreed project milestones and be able to demonstrate great organisational skills to manage your workload. You musty have experience working in the international development sector, preferably with a focus on nutrtion and / or education.
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.
For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, follow the “Apply Now” link.
This advert closes on 19th July 2020. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of ths 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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