Technical Officer, Maternal

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Nutrition International Full time

**About us**

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

**Know our Team**

**About the Role**

Nutrition International is partnering with the Government of Pakistan, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on a three-year project to transition and scale antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) nationally.

The Technical Officer, MNHN, will work closely with the GTS Project Technical Advisor and cross-functional project teams to provide technical support for the project's work packages and products. With a focus on nutrition and global health, the Technical Officer will contribute to the design, coordination, rollout, and implementation of feasibility studies and other technical deliverables, ensuring adherence to high technical standards and collaboration with internal and external experts.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to technical review and quality assurance of project aspects
- Adapt and operationalize tools, training, and resources based on assessments
- Provide technical inputs for design, implementation, and analysis of studies
- Support review, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data
- Integrate gender equality throughout the project life cycle
- Stay updated on latest evidence and best practices in MNHN
- Prepare and disseminate knowledge products for internal/external audiences
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and documentation
- Provide input to project monitoring data collection and management
- Support accurate reporting of NI outputs and outcomes
- Contribute to donor reporting as needed
- Travel up to 30% to project areas or for representation

**About you**
- Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, or related field.
- 2 years of work experience in research or technical role for an international NGO, research institute, or public sector agency in public health nutrition.
- Training in epidemiology and research methodology.
- Expertise in integrating gender equality into public health and development programs.
- Strong interest and expertise in health system strengthening.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and communication skills.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with research tools and software desirable.
- Willing to travel up to 30% to project areas for representation; must be able to travel to Pakistan.

**What we offer**

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 2K3



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