Jan 24, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Senior Policy Associate Jobs in Ethiopia

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Senior Policy Associate to support the implementation of actions required for the delivery of the National Food System Pathway. This role will be offered on a fixed term contract basis up to 18 months, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in GAIN’s Ethiopia office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy, the Senior Policy Associate will spend 50% of their time supporting the Inter-ministerial Steering Committee to develop and deliver on the Ethiopian Food System National Pathway based at the Ethiopian Agriculture Transformation Institute (ATI), with the remaining 50% based at GAIN working under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Policy and Advocacy to support in coordinating the implementation of actions required to ensure the delivery of the National Food System Pathway.

The postholder will work closely with the office of the National Food System Convenor and the Inter-ministerial Steering Committee in developing the action plans to implement the Food System Pathway.

You will organise and convene partners in the food system space to rally support during implementation of the food system pathways and to support the analysis and implementation of other project specific policy advocacy and influencing related efforts at GAIN Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities include:

Providing technical support to strengthen systems and structures that support the implementation of the policy priorities identified and agreed to be implemented in shaping the food system transformation in Ethiopia

Supporting the Policy and Advocacy team in resource mobilization, government, donors and private sector relations

Providing technical assistance to the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee on nutrition and food systems

Supporting with engagement around mainstreaming food system pathways into national and sub-national policies, strategies, programmes and plans

Facilitating translation of policy decisions into tasks and projects and ensuring their effective and timely implementation

Compiling data, conducting data analysis and synthesizing findings for reports, briefs and for engagement with government and other stakeholders

Conducting desk-based research, literature reviews and other research analysis

Supporting the implementation of policy related activities in other workstreams within Nourishing Pathways Project

Providing technical support on the development of sector-wide training on nutrition and food system-related topics by reviewing curriculum and developing standards

Providing advice on food quality, hygiene, and safety standards at all stages of the production process to strive for continuous improvement including the use of harmful food additives and provide solutions to make foods safer and healthier

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven track record in supporting food and nutrition policy dialogue work at high levels and translating policy decisions into tasks and projects. You will have experience in working closely with national stakeholders to progress the implementation of Ethiopia Food System Transformation Pathways and in liaising with the Government of Ethiopia.

You will have experience working in or on food technology and processing and with strong technical skills in multi-sectoral nutrition programming, including agriculture, health and food security.

The postholder should possess excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English and Amharic. You should be highly flexible and able to work with diverse groups/individuals, including government, academia and the private sector.

A Master’s degree in food science, food technology, food engineering, nutrition, public health or related field. You will be computer literate and strong PowerPoint presentation skills. The postholder would also possess strong data analysis skills and ability to review data, generate and present meaningful reports from the data collected.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Senior Policy Associate Jobs in Ethiopia

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