Project Manager, Food Systems and Environment
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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Manager, Food Systems and Environment to provide functional, technical and managerial leadership to projects and teams in the Environment thematic area. This role is offered on fixed term contract of up to 3 years’, with extension subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
GAIN is looking for a Project Manager, Environment in Bangladesh who can improve the environmental impacts of food systems i.e. how the value chains of foods can contribute to climate change or biodiversity loss through production, processing, packaging etc. and how food systems can be made more resilient to the effects of environmental degradation e.g. because of flooding or other extreme events by:
- Leading the implementation of the environment workstream;
- Developing and managing partnerships with the Government of the Bangladesh, local environment organisations, development partners, academia and privates sector having youth and women at the centre
- Supporting the design, development, implementation and monitoring of new projects linking food systems, nutrition and environment; Provide strategic technical expertise locally.
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a new area of work for GAIN with an entrepreneurial or start-up mindset to take on the responsibility of building out the environment workstream and the new partnerships and skills in the organisation to make it happen.
Reporting to the Portfolio Lead, Large Scale Food Fortification and Value Chain you will provide functional, technical and managerial leadership to projects and teams in the Environment thematic area in close collaboration with Policy Lead, different projects and Programme Management Team.
The postholder is responsible for the overall environment project management leadership and ensure project activities are implemented within approved plans, budget, and quality standards. They also establish, manage and maintain relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders.
About You
The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience and broad knowledge on the environmental impact, challenges and opportunities, specifically within food systems and/or nutrition within the Bangladesh context. You should have have previous experience and knowledge in food value chains and the effects of this in areas such as climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
You should have an in‐depth understanding of programme issues and policy, advocacy work at organizational, national and international levels and have substantial management experience in leading international/economic development projects in multi-cultural environments working with governments, private sector, civil society, and other partnerships.
The postholder should have excellent command of written and spoken English and a strong ability to bring different stakeholders from different backgrounds together and broker new partnerships. You should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to present clear and structured arguments and strong stakeholder engagement abilities in motivating and mobilising individuals within or outside your reporting line.
You should have excellent analytical, strategic and technical competence in the areas of environment, climate change, food systems and nutrition or closely related domains. A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Management, Agricultural Science or a related field is an added advantage. You should be highly flexible and willing to travel occasionally.
- Designing, planning and overseeing the timely implementation of the NFP environment workstream in Bangladesh, following the GAIN Project Management Guidelines
- Monitoring risks and develop contingency plans, escalate issues when appropriate to country and programme leadership and respond to emergencies accordingly as feasible based on prior approval.
- Working with relevant environment, gender and safeguarding specialists of the government, civil society, academia and private sectors to ensure that they are integrated in project designs and implementation plans.
- Contributeing to wider policy and influencing agendas both within and external to GAIN
- Building a network of relevant partners and experts in the environment field and engage them in GAIN’s current and future environment work
- Working with international finance to ensure that accurate budgets and forecasting are drawn up for all activities, and that activities costs are kept within budgets.
- Coordinating with the Operation Team on the procurement process by identifying, selecting and managing suppliers within ethical and procurement standards and guidelines.
- Provideing technical guidance to support the development and implementation of programming which aims to achieve both nutrition and sustainability objectives
The starting salary on offer for this role is from BDT 2,394,972 – BDT 2,738,570 (gross) per annum depending on experience.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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 provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.
All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.
GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.
For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, follow the "Apply Now" link.
Applicants must be currently based in the Dhaka, Bangladesh region to be eligible to apply for this position.
This advert closes on 25th June 2023. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.