Project Manager, CASCADE – SYS-1032 at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is an international organization driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition. OUR METHODOLOGY / At GAIN, we believe that no one sector alone can solve the complex problem of malnutrition. We work closely with partners including governments, civil society, businesses, UN agencies, and academic institutions to develop programs that deliver large-scale and locally relevant solutions to malnutrition in more than 30 countries. In recent years we have expanded our approach to reach those on the margins of society, who are often the most excluded, vulnerable and severely malnourished, such as the Dalit community in India who experience oppression because of their caste; adolescent girls; and families affected by emergencies.

Key Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the management and implementation of the CASCADE project Monitor risks and develop contingency plans to respond to emergencies. Escalate issues when appropriate. In consultation with the Head of Policy and Advocacy provide strategic leadership in the design, planning and implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG). Define project scope, activities and objectives in line with the GAIN business plans, programme frameworks, and organizational strategic priorities. Monitor, attend and engage to represent GAIN, in key national-level and country-level policy fora and meetings as needed. Develop project implementation plan for the CASCADE project as well as relationship management between GAIN and CARE in Kenya in consultation with the Head of Policy. Synthesize and generate evidence from GAIN programmes that can help drive the policy agenda for nutritious and safe food in Kenya. Support the Head of policy and Advocacy in the drafting of reports, policy papers and briefs, factsheets and other policy documents by drawing from GAIN learnings, values and priorities. Build and maintain strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organizations.

About you

The ideal candidate should have experience managing projects with a focus on policy, advocacy and influencing in addition to proven experience in delivering projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance. Proven ability in staff management, including coaching, motivation, performance assessment, conflict prevention and management is required. The post holder should be able to tie policy and nutritional outcomes for effective implementation of interventions in addition to proven experience working with multiple stakeholders in government, private sector actors and civil society partners. You should be able to mobilize individuals within and outside your reporting line. Experience working in a matrix setting is highly desired combined with excellent skills in project management and strategic planning. The candidate should have degree or recognized international accreditation in project management, postgraduate university degree in business management, sustainable development, economics, Nutrition, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field preferred.