Junior Associate, Deliver at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Associate, Deliver

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Background

• DELIVER Nigeria (DEcent LIVelihoods for small-scale producers delivered through Economic & Resilient food systems in Nigeria) goal is to enhance the livelihoods and income of smallholder farmers, with a specific focus on empowering youth and women and fostering healthier dietary habits within the target population by promoting the increased consumption of a variety of vegetables.

Description
The project objectives include: 

• Building the capacity of smallholder farmers to produce vegetables as a business and reduce postharvest loss, with a special focus on women and youth participation.
• Building the capacity of input suppliers to effectively support smallholder farmers to increase knowledge of business planning and finance options for smallholder farmers and to increase the quantity and diversity of vegetables consumed  smallholder farmers.
• The Junior Associate will support the implementation of project activities by providing general administrative support to the project coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the documentation of the DELIVER project through preparation of documents, correspondence and report writing.
• Identifying and securing venues, preparation of budgets, raising of POs, securing approvals within GAIN, ensuring that all materials needed are reproduced, and facilitating the smooth running of workshops.
• Prepare, review, and modify documents including field activity reports and memos.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops and appointments.
• Provide logistical support to the project including travel itineraries and costs.
• Support other Program activities as and when required.

About You

• The ideal candidate should have proven experience in providing support to projects through basic budgeting and report writing.
• You should be experienced in providing administrative support across different functions such as procurement, logistics and workshop planning and travel support.
• The position holder should be organised, proactive and possess good judgement.
• You should demonstrate creativity in problem solving and strong communication skills. Excellent writing skills are required with knowledge of MS Office Suite. An education background in Nutrition, Food Science or another relevant field is necessary.

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2024.