Employment Type: 12- Month Mat Leave, Full time
Location: Remote or Ottawa, Canada – Hybrid
Submission Deadline: March 31st, 2025
Salary: CAD $86,500-$93,000
About Us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Technical Advisor, Maternal and Newborn Health & Nutrition to be based in Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid) or Remote in Canada.
About You
You are someone with a postgraduate level degree, masters/doctorate or medical/nursing/midwifery degree preferred, nutrition, public health or other health-related disciplines. You have at least five years of demonstrated experience in international development work in low and middle-income countries designing, implementing and monitoring maternal or newborn/infant health and/or nutrition programs, using a population or public health approach.
You have successfully completed work assignments in one or more low and middle-income countries. You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience with implementation research projects and knowledge translation. You’re experienced in integrating nutrition into more comprehensive maternal and child health care, including application of technical knowledge and bringing together stakeholders from diverse networks. You have experience in International Development project management, including financial management.
Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.
About The Role
In this role you will:
- Work closely with the NI Regional and Country Offices to plan and deliver technical advisory inputs, and/or quality assurance of program planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment, and reporting in the subject area as required.
- Collaborate with regional and country staff to identify appropriate consultants to support implementation, analysis and/or reporting.
- Conceptualize and help design research components for NI country programs.
- Stay abreast of the latest knowledge and best practices related to programs relevant to the subject matter focus.
- Prepare/ participate in briefings, web and in-person seminars to inform NI staff about new knowledge, clearly interpreting relevance for NI programs and implications for changes in practice by NI.
- Prepare and disseminate program guidance for staff in the subject area.
- Analyze reports from NI programs and synthesize summary reports on NI work in the subject area for donors, NI publications and/or other stakeholders.
- As directed, and in close coordination with other units, represent NI’s work in the subject area externally, including creating and following through opportunities for (a) representation at international meetings; (b) publications and presentations; (c) policy advocacy; (d) coordination and collaboration with partners; (e) stewarding NI’s donors.
- As directed, and in close coordination with other units, engage in concept development, identification and follow up of new opportunities, meetings with donors and partners re new opportunities and contributions to the development of concept notes and proposals in the subject area.
- Development of costed project designs and the associated project documentation; specification of work to be subcontracted, and the identification, selection and engagement of appropriate individuals or institutions to carry it out under NI management.
- Monitoring and performance management of sub-contractors and grantees and preparing progress reports.
- Development of project enabling agreements with partners and stakeholders and financial tracking and management of all assigned project work using NI’s contracts database.
International travel may be required. Duty travel is typically for 1-3 weeks and usually for not more than 40 days per year.
What We Offer
A competitive market pay, pension, professional development allowance, health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and flexible work hours. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.
