Employment Type: Project, Full Time (1 Year; can be renewed based on performance & availability of budget)
Title: National Policy Officer – Nutrition Governance, Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Deadline for submission: June 22, 2025
About us
Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors, and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into a broader development agenda. For more than 30 years now, we have focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Our work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.
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 team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
About you
You should have a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Nutrition, Public Health, International Development, Development Economics, or a related field with a minimum 7 years of experience in the health and or nutrition sector in country. Progressively responsible experience in policy development, governance, or systems strengthening, in the health or nutrition sector is preferred alongwith a demonstrated experience of facilitating multisectoral policy initiatives like development of nutrition policies and plans and stakeholder coordination mechanisms such as national or subnational nutrition coordination committees or working groups.
Fluency in English and Bangla is a prerequisite.
About the role
The key objective of this position is to implement NI’s nutrition policy and governance initiatives in Bangladesh. This pivotal role will support NI’s mission to improve nutrition outcomes by strengthening national and sub-national nutrition governance, including policies and systems. The National Policy Officer (NPO) will shape, implement and coordinate NI’s nutrition governance projects in the country, ensuring the portfolio’s goals are achieved. In this role you will be responsible to:
- Lead, as part of the country team and in close collaboration with the Governance Portfolio, the development of a multi-year plan for strengthening nutrition governance in Bangladesh.
- Identify emerging opportunities for engagement and tailor NI’s governance work to national and sub-national policy priorities, while maintaining alignment with the strategic objectives of the Country Office and the Nutrition Governance portfolio.
- Coordinate NI’s contributions and technical inputs into the development and finalization of relevant nutrition policy documents, including, but not limited to, the National Nutrition Policy (NNP) and the National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN).
- Lead NI’s support to the Government of Bangladesh on the operationalization, monitoring, and reporting of Nutrition for Growth (N4G) commitments.
- Cultivate and manage strong, collaborative relationships with government stakeholders, development partners, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other key in-country stakeholders, to ensure effective coordination and implementation of governance initiatives and alignment with Bangladesh’s nutrition priorities and sectoral plans.
- Lead evidence generation and learning processes to strengthen institutional knowledge and programming approaches in the field of nutrition Governance.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description
What we offer
Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. 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. Upon request, accommodation 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.
How to apply?
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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The closing date for receiving applications is June 22, 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is BDT 19,91,742/- per annum. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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