The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the
vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN was launched at the UN in
2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. GAIN is a
global, Swiss-based foundation that mobilises public-private
partnerships and provides financial and technical support to deliver
nutritious foods to those people most at risk of malnutrition.
The
organization is delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 1 billion
people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children.
Our programs in Africa and Asia enable better diets through working with
national and multinational businesses, governments and civil society to
promote fortified staple foods and to improve the quality of food along
agricultural value chains.
COUNTRY DIRECTOR, NIGERIA.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe
Country Director will be responsible for the development and
implementation of GAIN’s strategy in Nigeria, including the
identification of GAIN’s niche in country, ensuring that GAIN plays a
catalytic role in engaging government, donors, NGOs and business
partners around strategies to end malnutrition and for in-country
resource mobilization efforts.
Moreover, the Country Director will be
responsible for the management of all aspects of the Nigeria Country
Office, including providing vision and direction for the Nigeria country
program, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with
influential stakeholders and acting as the principal point of contact
for in-country donors to secure programme funding locally.
REQUIREMENTS
The
ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with solid experience of
working in Nigeria, have an entrepreneurial mind-set with a successful
fundraising track record and possess a broad understanding of our area
of work.
We are looking for someone who can represent GAIN in an
authoritative and credible way, think critically, innovate to develop
solutions that drive impact at scale and who can build and maintain
strong alliances with key partners to position GAIN as a significant
contributor to addressing malnutrition.
Fluency in English and proficiency in the local languages is highly desirable.
Salary
Competitive.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
DUE DATE: 28 February, 2017
Job at The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
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