Senior Programme Assistant at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

About the role

• The USAID funded Evidence and Action Towards Safe and Nutritious Food (EATSAFE) programme will be implemented by a consortium led by GAIN.
• Its goal is to generate evidence and knowledge of the potential of increased consumer demand for safe food to substantially improve the safety of nutritious foods in informal market settings and low and middle-income countries.
• The Senior Programme Assistant will ensure smooth and efficient operation of the project by coordinating adminstrative and logisitcal support for all country-based staff.

Role specifics include:

• Cooridnate logisitcs for meetings, events including, but not limited to, transportation, preparing presentations and meeting documents
• Develop and monitor the project-wide deliverable tracker
• Work with the EatSafe Head of Country Programme to edit and finalise report, presentations and pulbications
• Prepare itineraries and briefings for travel
• Ensure project monthly timesheets are completed in a timely and accurate manner

About you

• You will need to be highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
• You should have the ability to coordinate across team internationally and be able to develop strong working relationships to ensure the smooth running of the project.
• To be eligible to apply, you must have demonstrated experience supporting development programmes, NGOs and / or donor funded or related projects.

About our offer

• In addition to a competitive salary, GAIN offers 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), flexible working and professional development opportunities.
• We will support you to grow your career and offer this in a supportive, collaborative environment. Additional, country specific benefits may apply.

Salary

• Competitive