Nutrition International Global Portfolio Manager Jobs

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Nutrition International Global Portfolio Manager Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

Nutrition International Ethiopia looking for “Global Portfolio Manager”.

Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 31st January, 2024.

Nutrition International, formerly the Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is an international not for profit agency based in Canada that works to eliminate vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developing countries. Although often only required by the body in very small amounts, vitamin and minerals – also known as micronutrients – support an array of critical biological functions including growth, immune function and eye function, as well as foetal development of the brain, the nervous system, and the skeletal system. Micronutrient deficiency is a form of malnutrition and is a recognized health problem in many developing countries.

The Nutrition International has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th January,2024 for qualified Ethiopia’s to fill in the vacant post of Global Portfolio Manager to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Nutrition International Job Vacancy 2024

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop, or provide inputs to NI project performance measurement (monitoring, and as needed, evaluation) frameworks Provide strategic input, and technical guidance, across the projects’ activities;
Support the development of NI Project Concept Notes and proposals in the field of Food Fortification adding value through applying up-to-date subject awareness to ensure proposals are sound, realistic, achievable and sustainable.
Provide technical quality assurance and support to NI staff and partners in implementing food fortification programs ensuring appropriate engagement of Government, development partners and other key stakeholders.
Support in the development of Terms of Reference for key program components.
Monitor spending and support the development of workplans.
Support country teams to produce donor reports on time and to a high quality.
Develop networks and collaborative relations to facilitate and reinforce sharing of best practice with other relevant programs, experts and organizations in Africa and globally.
Promote the value and use of effective food fortification strategies to stakeholders and government counterparts.
Support NI country teams through tracking their work in monitoring and reporting on FF interventions providing suggestions for quality improvement as appropriate.
Monitor approaches, roles of selected partners, tools, materials and strategies developed across NI food fortification projects and interventions to identify opportunities for disseminating for organizational learning.
Support the design and conduct of efficacy and effectiveness studies related to food fortification interventions in the Africa Region, as requested.

Position in Organization:

Position Title: Global Portfolio Manager
Employment Type: Project Full-time
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Deadline for submission: 31st January 2024

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Science; or in the fields of public health, nutrition, engineering, if supported by appropriate experience in working in Food Fortification At least 15 years working experience in international development or a related area.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years’ experience working in food fortification or a related field, with a strong preference for significant experience in Africa and understanding of nutrition.
Awareness and experience of both Public Health and Private Sector issues and approaches to food fortification.

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