Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking an Associate, Supply Chain Development-Improving Consumption of Animal Source Foods (ASF) who will support in implementation of last mile supply chain development. This role will be offered on a full-time permanent basis, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nampula, Mozambique.
About GAIN
GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation that was launched in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition.
About the role
Improving consumption of Animal Source Foods(ASF) project, aims to improve diet quality by increasing consumption of animal source foods of 1,1 million bottom of pyramid consumers in Beira and Nacala corridors by supporting its desirability, affordability and accessibility in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Specifically, the project will (a) deliver a demand generation campaign, (b) support development of last mile distribution system and (c) support policy enabling environment for sustainable impact of the interventions.
Reporting to the ASF Senior Project Manager, the Supply Chain Development Associate, in close collaboration with the ASF project team will provide support in implementation of last mile supply chain development. The Associate will work closely with suppliers and aggregators linking them to last mile retailers while ensuring communication and coordination within the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities include.
- Provide support in the implementation of last mile supply chain development component of the project (including cold chain and retail development).
- Provide technical input for strengthening co-ordination and communication within a sustainable supply chain.
- In collaboration with consultant, support with coordination and implementation of training programs to strengthen ASF last mile supply chain.
- Participate in identifying and prioritizing capacity development activities for strengthening last mile delivery to low-income communities all the way from the aggregation points, sub-aggregation up to retail level.
- Work with ASF suppliers and aggregators to link them to last mile retailers.
- Identify and collate the context specific information at national, macro and micro levels relevant for facilitating services or conditions for promoting distribution of affordable animal sourced foods in rural and peri-urban areas.
- Assess and select the supply chain members for selected and emerging intervention areas.
About you
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Development especially working with suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers with ability to coordinate logistics and communication between stakeholders. Experience in food logistics and Cold chain distribution is preferred. The candidate should be proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
The post holder should demonstrate ability to engage persuasively with various stakeholders from suppliers to last mile vendors. They should have clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity. Ability to generate reports and coordination of training programs that strengthen ASF last mile supply chain.
You should have an understanding of the distribution landscape in Nampula and ability to identify new business opportunities and generate new leads and contacts for the ASF suppliers, aggregators, distributors and retailers. Candidate should have an education background in supply chain management or other relevant fields.
About our offer
The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from USD 20,520 – USD 23,483 per annum, depending on experience. Other benefits are as attached below the job description.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance. We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our working culture and environment
We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.
All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.
GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.
This advert closes on 28th December 2022. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.
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Closing date: 29 Dec 2022