The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Technical Specialist to support with the research and evaluation work into the Workforce Nutrition (WFN) and the SUN Business Network (SBN) programme across our global offices.
This role is offered on a full time, fixed term contract of up to 24 months, subject to funding. This role is to be based in either our GAIN Netherlands or India office.
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
Under supervision of a Senior Technical Specialist, and working with staff from relevant programmatic areas across GAIN, the Technical Specialist will manage a range of tasks related to program support (nutrition, research, evaluation, experience) and support the development of learning agendas, including integration of implementation research, program process and impact evaluation and the translation of that evidence for decision making among diverse audiences.
Role specifics include;
- Leading on in-depth literature reviews of specific topics relevant for nutrition and food systems
- Supporting the evidence translation, implementation of the research and learning agenda for WFN and SBN, and ensure effective knowledge mobilization
- Supporting the project design process, contributing evidence to decision making on design
- Supporting the development of Monitoring and Evaluations frameworks for different programmes ensure consistency in reporting
- Liaising with the relevant teams to ensure that all field activities related to monitoring, learning and evaluation are completed according to the project implementation timeframe and budget
- Conducting and preparing statistical analysis of existing and new datasets to answer questions pertaining to the need, performance and effectiveness of nutrition and food systems programs
- Preparing reports and participating in research research dissemination
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet our criteria that focuses skills and experience including;
- Solid programme M&E experience - from design through analysis and dissemination
- Experience in evidence reviews and preparation of research protocols essential
- Experience in performance management of nutrition and / or food systems programmes
- Excellent understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis
- Experience working with private sector desirable
- Suitable qualification in a nutrition related field or relevant study
Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in their country of application to be considered for this position.
About our offer
Salary:
Utretch, Netherlands - 47,142 - 50,509 EUR (depending on experience)
New Delhi, India - 1,014,641 - 1,160,663 INR (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.
For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, follow the "Apply Now" link.
This advert closes on 9th June 2021 and interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th June.
How to apply:
If interested, please apply via;
https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/721/