The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with governments, businesses and civil society, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver healthier diets for all people, especially the most vulnerable.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Benin, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. To support work in those countries, we have representative offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Officer, Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria (PRiFN) to support the coordination of project activities under the ‘Preparation to scale’ phase of the PRiFN project. The officer will track the progress and status of project activities, support the administrative planning of field activities, and play a vital role in liaising with stakeholders to transition rice fortification toward a self-sustaining ecosystem. This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

• In close collaboration with the Project Manager, draft the necessary project documentation for planning and end-to-end implementation of the project as per the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMG), i.e., results framework, work plans, etc.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that all project activities are completed in line with the agreed workplan.
• Identify, track, escalate, and monitor project issues and risks on an ongoing basis, and proactively report to the Project Manager.
• Support coordination of external engagements with government stakeholders and partners for PRiFN for implementation of the project objectives.
• Provide administrative support for key national forums, including the Annual National Rice Summit, and Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meetings.
• Ensure all convenings are supported by high-quality documentation, including meeting reports and action trackers.
• Support the design and implementation of data collection tools, analysis, and reporting in close collaboration with the PMI unit.

Working experience supporting food production or nutrition programs is required. You should possess stakeholder engagement skills specifically interacting with government partners and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Good advocacy skills would be an added advantage for purposes of engaging with different stakeholders and promoting rice fortification agenda in Nigeria. Strong project management skills within a project setting are required with attention to detail.

A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, Food Sciences and Technology, Public Policy, Agriculture, or any other relevant field is required.

About our Offer

The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from NGN 9,856,248 - NGN 11,255,100 gross per annum, depending on experience.

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.

Apply via the link: https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/1311/

This advert closes on 5th February 2026. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

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