The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based international organization that mobilizes 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 700 million people in more than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children.
Country Manager, Mozambique
GAIN is seeking a Country Manager to develop and lead its strategy and programming in Mozambique. Working with public and private sector partners, NGOs and CSOs, GAIN is looking to create innovative and market-based sustainable models to improve the nutrition of populations at risk of malnutrition.
Responsibilities
- Represents GAIN’s interests at country level as appropriate.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of GAIN’s country level nutrition strategy, and the identification of GAIN’s niche in country, building relationships with key stakeholders including within government institutions, the donor community, NGOs and the private sector.
- Responsible for identifying concrete opportunities for GAIN’s engagement in country, in line with GAINs global strategy and comparative advantage.
- Responsible for resource mobilization efforts in-country for the continuation and expansion of project activities.
- Responsible for the development of new projects and proposals in collaboration with GAIN’s initiatives and program development team
- Leads and manages all aspects of GAIN’s Mozambique Country Office,; including operations and financial management, compliance with local laws, fiscal planning, and human resource planning.
- Provides oversight to GAIN’s programs in Mozambique including local implementing partners.
- Contributes to the development of a knowledge base on GAIN’s portfolio, Mozambique specifically, and on national and regional trends in nutrition and related issues that might impact on GAIN programming.
- Contributes expertise as required to teams created by GAIN to address specific issues at regional or global levels.
Experience
- At least fifteen years’ experience in developing and managing projects in a multi-cultural environment, preferably at international level in the private sector, food industry, government or international organizations.
- Experience in delivering nutrition or food fortification programs or other public health programs in the region is an asset.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure is critical.
- Experience building and leading teams in a start up environment.
- Proven track record in resource mobilization / business development.
- Experience of working in Mozambique is highly desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
- Excellent management, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to operate within the corporate and public sectors to effectively liaise with private companies, development agencies, and governments in different cultures.
- Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity.
- Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Education
- Master’s Degree in food science, nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, or a suitable equivalent.
Other requirements
- Must speak Portuguese.
- Willingness and ability to travel globally.
- Resident highly preferred.
- Mozambican nationals highly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested, please, send your CV and cover letter via:http://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/264/country_manager_mozambique/moza...
