Nutrition International
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Deadline for submission: July 22, 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 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.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, and Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Nutrition International is seeking applications for Senior Project Officer Vitamin A in Chad.
About you
You are someone with a master’s degree from a recognized university in management, international development, public health, nutrition, or related area. Additional post-graduate certification in the project or general management is desirable. A certificate in research and/or monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage. You have at least ten years of experience in the management of programs in public health, nutrition, international development, or a related field. Significant experience managing complex budgets and, diverse teams in progressively more senior leadership roles. At least 5 years of experience in networking at a high level with international partners and country government, is desirable. At least 5 years experience of working in Chad; regional and/or global experience highly desirable; and previous experience as a Country Manager or Director or equivalent role in scope and responsibility for an international organization/NGO highly desirable. You should be fluent in English, French, and local languages in Chad would be an asset.
About the role
In this role you will lead the representation of NI at external meetings in the process of building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders (including National, State, and Local Governments, private sector, donors, NGOs, academia, and communities), and seek opportunities for collaboration. Enhance the profile of NI and its work in Chad, in the region, and globally. Position NI with stakeholders as a key actor in nutrition and public health, including representation of NI on national (and as needed at international) conferences/fora and playing an active role on national level task forces and alliances. Engage in advocacy both directly and/or in partnership with others, so as to influence Government policies and investments by partners and donors. Coordinate to ensure that NI programming activities are harmonized with those of others and facilitate government leadership and ownership. Identify opportunities for NI to leverage and mobilize additional resources to expand NI’s work and that NI staff (who are based in Chad are kept well informed of progress on NI programs and are appropriately recognized for their support.
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), flexible work hours, and temporary remote work (we are anticipating a hybrid return to the office plan in fall 2022). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have a current legal entitlement to work in Chad. 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.
All our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks. Please note the contract of employment will be offered by Nutrition International but seconded to PanAfricare for payroll administration.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.
How to apply
To apply for this position and for a complete job description, log into https://apply.workable.com/j/2E640BBA29. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and CV by July 22, 2022. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.