Employment Type: Project Full Time
Title: Senior Program Officer, Gender, AMAN Project
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Deadline for submission: April 10, 2022

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 team of over 400 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 Operations unit is a dedicated team of program implementation experts who are responsible for contributing to the overall management of NI’s field operations in Asia and Africa. Under the supervision of the Country Director, Bangladesh this position will be responsible for gender-sensitive technical support for NI’s programs including AMAN project in Bangladesh by supporting gender analyses and action planning, training and capacity building for staff and local partners, identifying and assisting in monitoring gender equality outcomes and indicators

About you

You are someone with a postgraduate level degree, masters/doctorate, from a recognized university in nutrition or public health (with emphasis on nutrition). Other relevant disciplines will be considered with significant relevant experience. You have at least 7 years of experience in programs relating to adolescent health and nutrition, and/or maternal health and nutrition, and/or sexual reproductive health and nutrition with gender-responsive in program design and implementation. You have excellent communication skills and experience

About the role

In this role you will:

  • Support NI’s gender mainstreaming approach for NI’s programs including AMAN project.
  • Support in quality assurance of project documentation related to gender equality
  • Support in knowledge management and best practice dissemination.
  • Support in program compliance and management.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, health benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment.

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 Job Description

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please visit: https://apply.workable.com/j/E0D9C84BEA

The closing date for receiving applications is April 10, 2022. Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is BDT 23,74,660 per annum.

Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment