Location: New Delhi (India), Ottawa (Canada), or Nairobi (Kenya)
Experience: 5 years in public health nutrition and maternal health
Compensation: CAD $87,000 – $97,000
Nutrition International
Nutrition International has been a steadfast partner in India’s fight against malnutrition for over 25 years, working closely with the government and state agencies to improve nutrition for vulnerable populations. Despite India’s rapid economic growth, malnutrition remains a critical challenge—nearly one-third of children under five are underweight or stunted, and anemia affects over half of women and young children.
Focused on improving the health of pregnant women, newborns, children, and adolescents, Nutrition International supports large-scale interventions that include micronutrient supplementation, food fortification, and strengthening health systems. Key initiatives involve distributing fortified rice and double-fortified salt through social safety net programs in states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Telangana, reaching millions with vital nutrients that prevent anemia and support healthy development.
In addition, Nutrition International advances maternal and newborn care by enhancing essential health services and promoting community practices such as early breastfeeding and infant nutrition. The organization also drives adolescent nutrition programs, especially for girls, through weekly iron and folic acid supplementation alongside education and counselling.
The foundation of Nutrition International’s work lies in rigorous implementation research, capacity building, behavior change communication, and advocacy to scale up nutrition programs and ensure sustainability. Collaborations with multiple government ministries and partners enable a coordinated approach that integrates nutrition-sensitive strategies across sectors.
Through these efforts, Nutrition International strives to reduce malnutrition’s devastating toll on millions in India, helping children grow, communities thrive, and future generations flourish.
Role
The Technical Advisor will provide high-quality, evidence-based technical guidance on maternal and infant health and nutrition across Nutrition International’s programs in Africa and Asia. This role involves program support, quality assurance, knowledge sharing, external representation, and resource mobilization.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Stay updated on best practices and share knowledge with NI teams.
- Analyse and document NI’s work for internal use and external stakeholders.
- Represent NI at international forums and contribute to publications, policy advocacy, and partnerships.
- Support proposal writing and resource mobilization activities.
- Promote innovations in programming through collaboration with regional and country teams.
- Oversee financial tracking, partner coordination, and project documentation.
- Travel internationally for 1–3 weeks at a time, up to 40 days per year.
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree (Master’s/PhD) in nutrition, public health, or related field.
- Strong background in public health nutrition and maternal health.
- Experience supporting policy development and program implementation.
- Familiarity with health systems across Africa and Asia.
- Strong communication, analytical, and cultural adaptability skills.
- Must have legal entitlement to work in Canada, Kenya, or India.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension and professional development allowance
- Medical and dental insurance
- Four weeks of vacation and public holidays
- Flexible work hours and hybrid/remote options
Learn more about Nutrition International
Check out their website and LinkedIn.
Meet the team:
Rishabh Shukla, Senior Program Officer
Payal Gupta, Senior Global Specialist
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