The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Private Sector Coordinator to support the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Business Network (SBN) with developing the tools available to engage business in nutrition increasing its business reach and impact. This role will be offered on fixed-term contract of 1 year and you will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The SUN Business Network (SBN) has recruited over 300 companies to join the network, and supports over 20 SUN Countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to build awareness of the importance of nutrition in the business community. National SBNs work with national business to advance nutrition through improved work force practices or the provision of nutritious goods and services. The SBN is convened at global level by GAIN and the UN World Food Programme (WFP).
The Project Coordinator Private Sector will help SBN Bangladesh to operationalize its SBN Bangladesh Strategy to strengthen the ecosystem of the SBN members, increase its business reach and impact by scaling up the number of business members and in promoting the agreed components of the national SBN action plan.
In close collaboration with the Portfolio Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery, implementation, and monitoring of the project, specifically focusing on tracking the progress and status of project activities. You will play a coordination role in GAINs cross-functional project teams and supporting the maintenance of relationships with partners and stakeholders. Ensuring the sharing of good practice amongst national SBNs events and that tools within the SBN’s Country toolkit are fully utilized to strengthen and scale up the national SBN.
To learn more about the SUN Business Network (SBN), please visit: https://www.gainhealth.org/impact/programmes/sun-business-network-sbn
About You
The ideal candidate should have strong proven experience in project management with a track record in delivering donor contracting and efficient budget management. You should be experienced in influencing, implementation and monitoring of international development projects. A track record of successful fundraising with multi-lateral, private and corporate donors would be an added advantage.
The post holder should be able to lead effectively, motivate and mobilise individuals within or outside their reporting line. Possess excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to operate within the corporate and public sectors to effectively liaise with private companies, local partners, and local community groups.
The candidate should have a degree or equivalent recognized international accreditation in business management, international relations, sustainable development, economics, development studies, public health nutrition or related work experience. Fluent written and verbal English and verbal Bangla.