Director, Nutrition Financing

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Malnutrition isn’t just a chronic problem, it’s an urgent problem. Millions of lives and voices are missing from our global economy and collective story – when they don’t have to be.
Every day, Nutrition International drives for better, faster ways to get improved nutrition to the people who need it most.
Formerly the Micronutrient Initiative, Nutrition International brings over 25 years of on-the-ground experience. We multiply impact by partnering with countries, donors and implementers to reach millions of people in more than 60 countries annually.
Whether we are conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, improving delivery or integrating nutrition to advance a range of Sustainable Development Goals, all of our efforts are guided by a single purpose: to create the most good for the people we serve.
We make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. It’s the difference between attending school and learning there. Between giving birth to a child and giving her life. It’s the difference between fighting a disease and surviving it. Between what could be and what never gets the chance.
At Nutrition International, when we nourish people, we nourish life.

JOB SUMMARY

Education/Professional Designations/Experience:A master’s degree or equivalent experience in economics, public finance, health economics, public health, international development, or a related field.At least 12–15 years of experience in health, nutrition, or development financing, with a significant portion in senior leadership roles in Africa.Proven track record of designing and implementing multi-country health financing strategies, including public finance, MDB engagement, and/or innovative financing mechanisms.Strong experience in resource mobilization, investment case development, and donor engagement, particularly with institutional donors, MDBs, and/or private sector actors.Demonstrated expertise in public financial management, including fiscal space analysis, costing, budget impact and cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, expenditure tracking, reporting, and ensuring compliance with donor and government requirements.Positive experience in donor stewardship, with a track record of cultivating and maintaining high-level partnerships.Extensive experience in leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams across multiple countries.Demonstrated ability to represent organizations in high-level meetings, financing dialogues, conferences, and advisory groups, influencing policy and financing priorities.Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding in health financing strategies and organizational leadership.Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and programmatic risks, while managing complex, time-sensitive issues.Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural, global team in a dynamic and growing organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Resource MobilizationTake the helm in shaping and delivering a bold, multi-country Health Financing Strategy that transforms how maternal nutrition is funded across Africa. You will broker major financing commitments from MDBs, philanthropic organizations, and multilateral partners, while crafting compelling investment cases that drive the scale-up of MMS and calcium supplementation in 4–8 countries.Partnership & Stakeholder EngagementBuild and steward high-impact relationships with ministries of health and finance, MDBs, donors, UN agencies, and influential regional bodies such as the African Union, ECOWAS, and SADC. You will champion financing priorities across consortium partners and ensure strong, proactive donor stewardship.Innovative & Private Sector FinancingLead the search for creative, future-focused financing solutions ranging from impact bonds to health taxes and insurance mechanisms and cultivate private-sector partnerships that expand and diversify funding streams for maternal nutrition.Evidence, Learning & Thought LeadershipGenerate and share cutting-edge evidence on financing models, demonstrating impact and shaping strategic decisions. Document lessons learned and best practices to help position Nutrition International as a leading voice in global and regional nutrition financing.External Representation & CollaborationServe as a key ambassador for Nutrition International in high-level regional and global forums, elevating maternal nutrition financing on policy agendas. Strengthen organizational visibility with donors and partners while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven environment across teams, countries, and offices

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Risk management, Partnerships, Corporate finance, Grant and fund management, Food and beverage

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education