Project Manager, Food Fortification

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Manager, Food Fortification to manage and support the project delivery for the Large-Scale Food Fortification project. This position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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 Portfolio Lead, LSFF and Value Chain, the post-holder will be responsible for the planning, managing, quality assurance and reporting of GAIN’s edible oil fortification, salt iodization, rice fortification projects and support in other food fortification initiatives.

The Project Manager will maintain working relationships with implementation partners, government and policy institutions. You will assist in developing concepts, proposals and exploring new programmatic areas based on learning from the projects.

You will also actively be involved in QUAD working groups for respective workstreams and provide updates on project implementation. The position will be based in Dhaka with frequent travelling (30%) across the country.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Responsible for the management of LSFF projects in terms of partnership management, technical, reporting, and monitoring supports
• Leading the development of detailed implementation plan, co-operation agreement, contract for service, grant agreement and highlighting challenges, monitoring implementation partners, research and evaluation agencies and other stakeholders
• Preparing project progress reports, helping with timely forecasts of funds with support from the Finance Team
• Providing on-going support for quality assurance of all work related to LSFF, progress tracking, review of results and comparison to standards and regulations
• Ensuring GAIN’s regular interaction with partners and increasing the profile of LSFF and business development among stakeholders including sharing of learnings
• Visiting field activities to ensure that project progress is on track and the risk mitigation plan is up to date
• Contributing to the development of concepts, proposals, and explore new programmatic areas based on learning from the projects
• Providing market information periodically regarding other fortified foods on the market or in social safety nets in Bangladesh (e.g. rice, wheat flour etc.)

About You

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable professional experience working in the field of food fortification, private sector or within an international development agency as well as managing projects in Bangladesh. You should have proven track record in providing supportive supervision, managing staff and programme monitoring at field level.

You should have previous experience working in multi-cultural, cross-functional team environment. You should have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure with frequent deadlines.

The postholder should also have experience in data analysis, quality reporting, indicators tracking and developing and/or strengthening MIS. You should be highly flexible and willing to travel in country frequently. Experience in food fortification, food industries, development and private sector would be an advantage.

About our Offer

The starting salary on offer for this role is from BDT 1,555,584 – BDT 1,777,608 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 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.

This advert closes on 15^th April 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 Bangladesh. Please note that GAIN is currently unable to sponsor working visas.

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.