Policy and Advocacy Associate - CASCADE at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Duration: 60 Months
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Classification: Grade 3 - Associate
Travel Work required: Up to 30%

Overall Purpose

• The (Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience) CASCADE programme goal is to improve food security and contribute to the reduction of malnutrition of at least 5 million women of reproductive age and children under 5 in Nigeria.
• The programme has two strategic objectives: it aims to increase access to and consumption of healthy diets, as well as increasing the resilience of households to economic and climate change-related shocks with a focus on women of reproductive age and children.
• The programme will galvanise government, business, and communities around 5 domains:
  • Policy changes and accountability
  • Re-engineering markets and mobilising private sector
  • Transforming cultural norms and practices
  • Taking a gender transformative approach
  • Systematising data and learning for policy.
• GAIN is seeking a Policy Associate in the Nigeria Country Office for this exciting opportunity.
• The Policy and advocacy Associate will support the implementation of specific project activities including capacity building, partnerships management and reporting.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support strategy related work as needed for specific geographies – track decision roadmap, develop relevant interpretations for decision making, provide information whenever decision points are reached in the strategy period, conduct landscape analysis, etc.
• Prepare briefs, memos, high profile slide decks, and engage in other content development support (inputs/notes requested by government partners/stakeholders, developing first drafts of Opinion Editorials, writing country memos and country briefs, publication drafts etc.)
• Facilitate translation of policy decisions into tasks and projects and ensure their effective and timely implementation
• Compile data, conduct data analysis & synthesize findings for reports, briefs, and for engagement with government and other stakeholders
• Meet urgent data requests that require searching several databases/data sources and reports
• Conduct desk research, literature reviews, and other research analysis
• Support the planning and preparation for high level meetings, events, and trips; prepare reports and follow-up
• Maintain a reference document repository

Key Organizational Relationships

• Project Manager, CASCADE
• Senior Project Manager, CASCADE
• Nigeria SBN Coordinator
• GAIN Nigeria country team and GAIN Headquarter
• Government, project partners and other key external stakeholders

Job Requirements
Education:

• A University level Degree in a relevant field such as, Statistics, Nutrition, Public Health, Business Management, a progressive experience in similar role.
• A Master's Degree in the above field of studies will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Experience of working with government agencies
• Experience in nutrition policy formulation and implementation
• Understanding/experience/technical knowledge of health systems
• Strong technical knowledge of public health and nutrition, including micronutrient deficiency control.
• Proven experience working in an environment requiring collaboration and liaising with government stakeholders, relevant industries, and international organizations.
• Experience supporting social safety nets and focused programme
• Experience developing advocacy briefs
• Experience in technical policy formulation, social safety net and women empowerment are desirable.

Competencies:

• Ability to conduct desk research, literature reviews, and other research analysis and synthesize findings
• Ability to conduct landscape analysis
• Strong Analytical and technical skills
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to review data, generate, and present meaningful reports from them
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences
• Computer literate, with strong PowerPoint presentation skills
• Ability to work within tight time schedules

Other Requirements:

• Experience in an international NGO
• Experience in stimulating, managing or influencing private sector stakeholders
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Must be willing and able to travel in challenging environments

What Gain Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Friendly working environment
• Professional development opportunities.

Remuneration
From N6,897,828 - N7,876,788 Annually, depending on experience.