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JOB TITLE: Policy and Advocacy Associate – CASCADE
JOB LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 60 Months
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Classification: Grade 3 – Associate
Travel Work required: Up to 30%
JOB DETAILS:
- 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.
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Deadline: August 29, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Service Associate |