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.
GAIN
is seeking a Project Manager for Subnational Food System Dashboard to lead and manage the Subnational Food System Dashboard development projects in Ethiopia. This role will be offered on a 1 year fixed-term contract basis, subject to availability of funding. You will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Project Manager will lead the work under the Subnational Food System Dashboard development initiative for Ethiopia and provide technical leadership and project management. The postholder will be expected to quickly develop strong relationships with relevant partners, exploiting synergies within GAIN and with external stakeholders to ensure continued, effective project delivery. You will be responsible for influencing, providing leadership in the project, ensuring that the agreed objectives and aims are achieved.
- Defining project scope, activities and objectives in line with the GAIN business plans, programme frameworks, and organizational strategic priorities
- Identifying, tracking and resolving project issues on an ongoing basis, and proactively seeking support where issues require wider attention and resolution
- Leading a high-performance project team consisting of people across the organisation; bringing together the skills, experience and competencies required for successful project delivery
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with civil society, INGOs, government entities, private sector and other organisations
- Working closely with Project Sponsors, QUADs and the POC to manage and deliver effective projects
- 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
- Ensuring monthly project reporting (in line with GAINs Project Management Standards) to update management on program progress achieved, program plans, changes in direction and challenges encountered
- The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in project management in complex and diverse environments. You will have proven experience in delivering projects on time and within budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance.
- The postholder will also have a proven ability in donor contracting, budget management and staff management.
- In addition to this, you will possess fluent written and spoken English and will be highly flexible and willing to travel as and when required
- You will have a demonstrable understanding of the gender and protection dynamics of humanitarian and development work, with the ability to capture this in the analysis and design of interventions. A Postgraduate university degree in business management, sustainable development, economics, development studies, peace and conflict studies or related field is an additional advantage. Applicants will posess a recognized international accreditation in a project management.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent project management capabilities and a strong ability to work with diverse groups/individuals, ranging from local partners, local authorities, local community groups, the civil society and the private sector.
The starting salary on offer for this role is from ETB 1,027,788 – ETB 1,175,796 per annum (gross salary), 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.
