The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) was launched at the UN
in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. GAIN is a
global, Swiss-based foundation that mobilizes public-private
partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver
nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition. Our
programs in Africa and Asia enable better diets via nutritional
products, such as fortified staples foods, including cooking oil and
flour, and condiments like salt and soy sauce. We also support improved
maternal and infant health by promoting ---feeding and specialized
products for infants over six months and young children. In addition, we
partner with local businesses to improve the quality of food along
agricultural value chains. By building alliances that deliver impact at
scale, we believe malnutrition can be eliminated within our lifetimes.
PROJECT MANAGER FOOD FORTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
Overall Purpose:
The
Project Manager Food Fortification will work closely with the GAIN
Nigeria Country Director and the Strengthening African Processors for
Food Fortification (SAPFF) team. S/he will lead engagement with
stakeholders (especially from government) to address fortification
issues primarily related to compliance, quality and overall governance;
deliver training on monitoring and verification to selected government
agencies and regulatory bodies. The Project Manager will support the
Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and industry associations to
help implement the Nigeria Quality Awards (NQA).
S/he will also
be responsible for assessing the capacity of testing laboratories and
supporting regulators in the oversight of premix producers and
suppliers.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategically
supporting the effective implementation of all the national
fortification programmes (universal salt iodization, fortification of
wheat flour and edible oil) through:
Advising on improved roles and responsibilities to the governance of the national food fortification programme.
Conducting
reviews of the current internal and external quality systems in the
food industry and provide technical support to build the capacity of
stakeholders in industry, regulatory, and certification bodies. o
Facilitating the review of national standards for the fortification of
edible oil and other emergent food vehicles as required (rice, cassava,
processed foods, etc.), providing technical support for establishing
improved legal frameworks for food fortification.
Disseminating national standards and directives to key stakeholders and create awareness for better compliance.
Contributing
to the assessment of the availability and capacity of testing
laboratories in Nigeria with a view to identifying gaps.
Strengthening the capacity of government and third-party testing laboratories.
Providing
technical assistance (TA) to regulators in the oversight of
premix/supplement producers and suppliers, including the certification
and streamlining the supply, procurement, and distribution of premix
companies and suppliers.
Providing TA to National Fortification
Alliance (NFA) in the implementation of Nigeria Quality Awards (NQA)
through the adaptation/expansion of the universal salt iodization
USI/Management Information System (MIS) for regulatory monitoring of
food fortification (Setting up Data Center including security, storage,
servers, etc.).
Coordinating communications among government
institutions, non-governmental organizations, UN agencies, and private
industry, including organizing meetings and workshops.
Ensure that all project activities are completed according to the national project implementation timeframe.
Write and ensure timely submission of implementation, progress, and financial reports.
Deliver technical assistance and to monitor progress on the field.
Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of fortification coverage using Fortification Assessment Coverage Tool (FACT).
Represent GAIN at technical meetings and workshops pertaining to food fortification.
Other activities as assigned.
Key Organizational Relationships
Reports to the Country Director, Nigeria.
Works
with other GAIN Nigeria programmes including SUN Business Network,
Agriculture for Nutrition, and liaises as needed with GAIN’s global
fortification team.
Liaises with local partners and stakeholders to ensure optimal project implementation.
Liaises with consultants and experts who provide technical assistance to the project.
Liaises with partners, donors, and other stakeholders to safeguard GAIN’s external reputation
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Extensive
experience in developing and managing projects in nutrition, food
processing, fortification, food science, or related areas.
Experience and knowledge of best practice in quality assurance and control, food safety, and regulatory mechanisms.
Experience in strategy development, advocacy, communications, and documentation of best practices.
Ability to advocate, cultivate and negotiate significant partnerships in high level meetings and similar settings.
Experience
in providing on-the-job and formal training to various partners as well
as management of workshops and other public events.
Knowledge of food fortification and public nutrition programming is preferred.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent project coordination, management, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability
to operate within the corporate and public sectors to effectively
liaise with private companies, development agencies, and governments at
senior level.
Takes initiative, prioritizes, multi-tasks, and works well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Clear
and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem
solving, and creativity. • Strong presentation and communication
skills in multi-cultural, multi-lingual environments.
Ability to provide direction and support in the formulation and dissemination of strategy, policy analysis, and recommendations.
Excellent follow-up skills within a diverse set of concurrent operation, programme, and business development related functions.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Education:
Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, food technology, international development
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Experience working in Nigeria
Eligible to live and work in Nigeria
Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
Comfortable to travel 50% of the time
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DUE DATE: 8 January, 2017
Job at The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
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