Passion

Uniting individuals dedicated to ending malnutrition

As well as bringing together experts in nutrition and development, GAIN also appreciates the potential of fresh and committed talent amongst its workforce.

Employees are among the best in the sector, and their passion and dedication has already helped improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Enthusiasm is considered an important asset at GAIN, and helps take the organization to another level in the development and delivery of its nutrition programs.

Through its empowering working environment and career opportunities, staff are encouraged to generate innovative ideas to progress productively and towards their full potential.

This inspirational approach across the entire workforce strengthens our fight against malnutrition, and maintains a sustainable contribution to social impact.

A position at GAIN can offer:-

• an opportunity to showcase and implement innovative ideas

• substantial career progression 

• a chance to work with some of the best talent in nutrition globally

• a fast paced and passionate working environment 

• a position which can make a significant social impact

Rebecca Spohrer

Junior Associate with the Universal Salt Iodization (USI) team

Q. What was your background before joining GAIN?

A. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science, and after working for a few years in the private sector I realized that I wanted a career with a social impact.  I came to Geneva to earn an MBA focused in management of international organizations, hoping to land a job in international development. I joined GAIN as an intern because I was interested in GAIN’s unique model in working with the private sector.

During my internship with the Business Alliance, I learned how a leading private company links nutrition with its core business in India. I even traveled to India to understand how the project works on the ground. I became excited about the link between good business practice and achieving development goals, at which point I knew I had found the right fit for me.

Q. Describe your current work with the Universal Salt Iodization team.

A. The USI Partnership Project is a partnership with UNICEF, which is focused on business-led approaches to eliminate iodine deficiency. Each of the 13 countries where we work has their own unique set of challenges, which means often we have to think innovatively in order to design effective interventions. These could range from creating demand to piloting innovative business models. Achieving our goal requires the participation of committed industries, so it is essential to understand what drives the private sector to act.

Q. What is it like working for GAIN?

A. I work with a team of passionate, dedicated, and positive people, each bringing unique experiences to the table. In my role, I am encouraged to generate innovative ideas which have since evolved into my current projects. At GAIN it’s all about proactively identifying ways collaborate internally and externally.

I communicate with people based in different countries on a daily basis. I may Skype with someone in Indonesia in the morning and then review plans for private sector engagement in Egypt in the afternoon. There is a real sense of teamwork which creates an environment conducive to learning and achieving even greater potential.

GAIN’s fast pace has allowed me to test and develop my skills, while its growing size and position has provided me with a more meaningful experience; one I might not have had in another organization straight from my MBA. It is very exciting to be part of a global organization at the forefront of the nutrition movement.