Senior Project Associate At Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is searching for a Senior Project Associate to provide project management support in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Large- scale Food Fortification projects in India. This role is based in the GAIN India office.

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 Senior Project Manager, GAIN India, the Senior Project Associate will provide project management support in implementing GAIN’s activities under the Large- scale Food Fortification projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the GAIN LSFF Project team in the overall management of the Fortification project with primary project management, reporting technical and financial documentation responsibilities for GAIN, donor and state government requirements
• Responsible for overall monitoring and reporting of the program progress including monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal GAIN, donor and government requirements
• Collaborate within the GAIN India team and the EAs to develop key government partnerships and facilitate key stakeholder alignment
• Support with capacity building activities orienting the industry partners and regulators and supporting establishment of Quality Control and assurance processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for development of appropriate communication materials, technical documents, advocacy briefs, and related materials to drive key project activities
• Ensure accurate and timely management of the funds and track budget utilization and proper financial reporting, with support from the Finance team in India and GAIN HQ.
• Visit the field regularly to ensure that project progress is on track and risk mitigation plan is up-to-date.
• Any other duties in line with job role as requested by the Senior Project Manager

About you

Candidates will have sound experience in project management, implementation and grantee oversight within international development / food industry experience preferably in a global, multicultural organization. You will have proven program delivery experience with government and private sector stakeholders and will be fluent in English and Hindi. You will possess strong problem solving, communication, leadership and advocacy skills and will have a willingness to travel extensively. This role is a local position and candidates will be willing to travel as and when required

About our offer

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 the 4th May 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 one of advertised locations to be considered for this position. 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.

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.