Project Manager, CASCADE

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking for a Project Manager, CASCADE to support the implementation of CASCADE project activities at GAIN Mozambique office. This role will be offered on a full-time permanent basis, subject to availability of funding. This position will be based in Nacala, Nampula Province, Mozambique.

About GAIN

GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation that was launched 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

The Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) is a five-year project that aims at improving food security and contribute to reduction of malnutrition among women of reproductive age (15-49) and children under five years in Mozambique. The Project Manager will provide strategic orientation while leading the overall CASCADE project components, in addition to leading project related technical assistance and implementation of activities as defined in the project proposal and work plan to meet set goals.

Reporting to the External Engagement Manager, the Project Manager will monitor and manage the progress of CASCADE Project in Mozambique and oversee the operational management of Nacala office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading in providing oversight, technical direction, and implementation of strategies and interventions as desired under the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG).
• Defining project scope, activities, and objectives in line with the GAIN business plans, programme frameworks, and organizational strategic priorities.
• Monitoring the context dynamics and adapt the project activities and implementation modalities accordingly.
• Relationship building and stakeholder management working relations with diverse stakeholders – INGOs, bilateral agencies, government departments, business, and non-profit partners.
• Line managing several direct reports, including supporting work plan development and performance management.
• Under the supervision of the External Engagement Manager, monitor the systems and business processes for finance, HR, contracts, facilities, and IT that are integrated and aligned with the Maputo office and the organization.
• Work with international finance to ensure that accurate budgets and forecasting are drawn up for all activities, and that costs are kept within budget.

About You

The ideal candidate should have proven project management experience in an environment requiring collaboration and liaising with government stakeholders, relevant industries, private business sectors and international organizations. You should have strong technical knowledge of public health and nutrition, including micronutrient deficiency control.

The post-holder should have strong coordination/liaison, negotiation and communication skills and able to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-lingual environments. You should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure and independently with frequent deadlines and must be willing to travel in country. The post-holder should have skills in high-level report writing, people management, and presentation skills including experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences. A Bachelors’ Degree in Project management, business administration, nutrition, food science, health, international development would be an advantage. Experience in delivering integrated health and / or nutrition programming is highly desirable.

About our Offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from USD 27,967 – USD 39,333 per annum, depending on experience.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our Working Culture and Environment

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

Applicants will ideally be based Nacala district or in one of the surrounding districts in the Nampula province and be available to commence in post by late September – early October 2022.

This advert closes on 30th August 2022. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in Mozambique. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas and relocations.

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 in.