Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
Lead
- Nutrition
New
Delhi, India
Position Summary
MIYCN
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Strengthening the accelerated scale up of the
National Nutrition Mission (NNM) at national level, our priority states of
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and in our diffusion states
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Supporting the strengthening of existing systems
to improve nutritional interventions such as the overlapping areas of a)
quality of nutrition interventions such as counselling, b) strategic use of
data by key sectors for monitoring, problem solving and informing more
intensive action; and c) household level convergence of the range of nutrition
interventions for the mother-child dyad
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Generating evidence on emerging effective
interventions to improve MIYCN, especially maternal nutrition, through a
combination of efficacy, effectiveness and implementation research.
LSFF
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Accelerate and sustain the uptake of fortified staples
by the social safety net programs at national level and in early adaptive
states.
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Supporting the research and introduction of
digital solutions for food fortification quality assurance and quality
compliance (QA/QC).
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Supporting the generation and utilization of
data for improving the LSFF scale up
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Generate and guide technical assistance to
support commercial LSFF scale up at national level and key states.
Leadership & Culture
Core Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Strategy development and reporting
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Lead nutrition strategy development and
implementation for the ICO, framed within the broader ICO Integrated Health
Strategy, coving LSFF and MIYCN, as well as supporting technically ICO’s food
system’s work.
· Lead discussion on ICO nutrition strategic priorities (convene meetings on technical issues; present to
colleagues, etc) and guide the work of other teams in such areas as policy, communications and advocacy, use of behavioral insights, measurement, learning and evaluation (MLE), strengthening government capacity, etc.·
Provide impactful thought leadership, internally
and externally, on a wide range of MIYCN and LSFF issues that shape Foundation
priorities, national polices, standards, partnerships and systems, and the
global discourse and practice.
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Lead nutrition resource allocation consultation
and decision making, including updating/revision of budgets.
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Synthesize and document results and lessons
learned from grants and contracts including preparing briefings and portfolio
reviews to leadership.
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Lead engagement with government at the national
level and support state teams on nutrition technical issues and elaboration of
future priorities for support.
Generate and use data
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Synthesize and analyze data related to MIYCN and
LSFF from a diverse range of sources to identify key levers for action in line
with strategy.
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Advise on the development and production of
research products and other related MLE initiatives, including processes to
translate research into action, such as obtaining approvals, generating
technical consensus, involving key research institutions, conducting
dissemination of findings, etc.
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In collaboration with the MLE SPO in-country and
in Seattle, define and implement appropriate measures to track investment
performance.
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Actively collaborate, both contributing and
drawing expertise from the MLE team, and collaborate with other teams on
related areas such as use of behavioral insights, communications, and supply
chain to inform the design of high quality investments.
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Use data and learning from foundation-supported
investments and global evidence to consult with grantees and other partners to
ensure continuous learning that shapes strategy, policy, and programs.
Collaboration and partnerships
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Advise and collaborate with other teams in the
Foundation, specifically in India: Health Team (including the Bihar and UP
teams), Agriculture and Food Systems, and Family Health, to ensure nutrition
work is being implemented in line with evidence and strategic priorities, and
integrated to optimize synergies, especially with MNCH.
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Lead collaboration and coordination with the PST
on alignment of respective portfolios where appropriate, and on common research
priorities, involving the Digital and Innovations Team and MNCH Discovery and
Tools, where relevant.
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Establish and nurture external partnerships that
will contribute to the success of our investments in India. Specifically,
develop conducive relationships with government officials, donors, grantees and
other key stakeholders at national and priority state level, as well as other
diffusion states, for effective coordinated partnership on MIYCN and LSFF.
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Lead efforts to promote appropriate policies,
standards, guidelines and plans for MIYCN and LSFF in India and coordinate with
others on the same.
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Serve as a partner and resource to grantees and
foundation program teams to facilitate the accomplishment of strategic
objectives.
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Proactively maintain an extensive external
network with experts, sector leaders and stake holders within the area of
nutrition to ensure the India MIYCN and LSFF work is shaped by the most
up-to-date insights and research, including our emerging priorities (through
evolving evidence) get reflected in discourse within the nutrition partner-government
ecosystem and support inclusion into guidelines.
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Support the state teams as the nutrition
technical lead, working together on implementation of strategy, workplans, and
progress monitoring for MIYCN programs owned by the state teams, including
support to guide and hold accountable the TSUs for strategic alignment and
performance.
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Facilitate India based implementation research
priorities in collaboration with ICO’s Digital and Health Innovations Team and
both the MNCH PST and D&T in Seattle, and promote the dissemination of
research findings through appropriate platforms, including the newly formed and
foundation-supported AlignMNH initiative.
Program Leadership and Management
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Compile nutrition workplans, review and manage
risks, and lead reviews and government related engagement, as needed.
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Lead ICO Nutrition Initiative into a stronger
collective, collaborative & constructive platform for driving nutrition
work in ICO across sectors and constituencies.
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Scope, propose and craft investments (grants
and/or contracts) on MIYCN and LSFF to execute activities that are impactful
and scalable, documenting lessons learned and supporting the refinement of
guidelines.
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Manage a portfolio of complex grants and
contracts requiring high-level grant management skills, including applying and
evaluating milestone-based performance objectives.
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Conduct thorough analyses of grants and
contracts, grantee progress reports; write high quality briefing documents and
portfolio reviews that synthesize results for wider learning across various
teams; actively participate in all relevant forums related to ICO’s and PST’s
Rhythm of Business.
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Develop with partners, and effectively monitor,
results frameworks, and MLE plans resulting in effective management of
portfolio of investments to inform strategic decisions and future investments.
Core Knowledge & Skills
Strategic, analytical, communication
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Strong research, analytical, critical thinking
skills as well as the ability to organize and synthesize information are
required
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Deep understanding of data and ability to use
diverse kinds of data to design robust and meaningful analyses to inform
strategy and manage investments;
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Excellent verbal and written communication
skills including writing and public speaking skills with a fluency in English
and preferably Hindi.
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Demonstrated curiosity and comfort in areas
beyond current areas of expertise with a proven ability to rapidly acquire
knowledge and execute good judgment in a variety of scientific areas and
contextual situations.
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Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet
deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
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Experience in a role requiring collaboration as
well as a demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, efficiency and
diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort; ability to
work in a cooperative and collegial fashion.
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Experience in engaging government (eg MoHFW,
MoWCD/ICDS), donors, and implementing partners (including the private sector),
and industry, to develop and effectively manage strategic cross- and
multi-sectoral partnerships.
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Work on complex matters or unique issues
requiring diplomacy and judgement.
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Demonstrated ability to work in a highly
matrixed and diverse work environment, while effectively engaging diverse
external stakeholders.
Program Management
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Experience in program design and implementation
related to nutrition (both LSFF and MIYCN), food security, and/or public
health; preferably gained within international health/development
organizations.
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Proactive, results-driven and flexible nature
with reliable follow-through and great attention to detail.
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Extensive experience in designing and
implementing innovative and impactful approaches to improving nutritional
status, through the public and private sectors.
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Good understanding of gender transformative
approaches, and experience in bringing a gender lens to nutrition intervention
programs in resource-poor settings.
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Proven ability to structure and manage
high-return, risk-mitigated grants, with clear milestones and outcomes.
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Ability to travel within India and
internationally, up to one-third time (40%).
Context
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Knowledge of the nutrition context in India and
the region, familiarity with the public health system, particularly primary
care, as well as food systems, and the commercial food supply chain related to
fortification vehicles.
Education & Experience
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Advanced degree in nutrition, public health,
agriculture, social sciences, or business with at least 10 years of
experience in program design and implementation related to nutrition (both LSFF
and MIYCN), food security, and/or public health; preferably gained within
international health/development organizations in India and/or other relevant
country experience.
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Experience designing, implementing, managing
investments or programs on nutrition.
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Additional, relevant experience in strategic
planning, investment, and/or policy and advocacy is preferred.
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Experience in a relevant international
development organization and portfolio management is critical.
· Advanced specialist clinical and/or research qualifications/experience would be an added advantage.
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