Nutrition International
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Ottawa, Canada – Temporarily Remote
Deadline for Submission: April 13, 2022
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 400 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.
Know our team
Nutrition International promotes an evidence-based approach to advocacy, decision making, multi-sectoral country planning, and the setting of nutrition agendas. The Global Technical Services (GTS) Unit is Nutrition International’s Centre of Technical Excellence. The GTS Unit, based in Ottawa, leads on the quality assurance of and technical support to Nutrition International’s research and programs to influence and improve national and global policies and practice. Currently, Nutrition International (NI) is seeking applications for a Program Officer, GTS Food Fortification to be based in Ottawa, Canada.
About you
You are someone with a university degree with a focus on nutrition, foods and nutrition and/or health sciences (Master’s degree preferred). You have experience working with NGOs and /or international organizations specific experience with public health and/or nutrition programs preferred) and a minimum 4 years of experience in a similar function. You have excellent writing, editing, presentation and communication skills and knowledge of international development and/or public health issues.
Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.
About the role
The Program Officer will contribute to the design, delivery, and review of Nutrition International’s food fortification plans and programs, ensuring their quality, in addition to supporting development and dissemination of relevant fortification evidence/knowledge products. This role also assists GTS’ efforts of strengthening and intensifying NI’s fortification portfolio among both external stakeholders and internal staff/units.
In this role you will be:
- Work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) and regional and country offices to plan and deliver technical advisory inputs, and/or quality assurance of program and research planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment, and reporting in the subject area as required.
- Liaise with staff across units/teams/business models to better position NI and bring additional visibility to the organization in the food fortification space.
- Support the preparation of internal and external communications, knowledge, and technical products to profile work and guide NI’s food fortification program.
- Working closely with the STA and regional and country offices, the Program Officer GTS will support evidence generation and thought leadership to encourage innovation and application of innovative approaches in NI country programs in the subject area.
- Official travel is not expected to exceed 10 days per year and will only be authorized as the need arises.
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits, employee family assistance program, flexible work hours, temporary remote work (we are anticipating a hybrid return to office plan for summer 2022) and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada (Permanent Residency, Current Work Permit, Citizenship, NAFTA eligibility or other reciprocal trade agreement). We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description.
How to apply
Please click here to submit your application.