Technical Advisor, Maternal

7 months 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**

As a Technical Advisor for Maternal Newborn Health and Nutrition, you will play a crucial role in a three-year project in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project aims to transition and scale antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) nationally, focusing on policy, product, financing, and delivery enablers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Provide technical oversight and advice for project objectives, ensuring alignment with NI’s approach to maternal nutrition and MMS programming.
- Lead the design, implementation, analysis, and synthesis of readiness assessments and feasibility studies.
- Support adaptation and operationalization of tools, training materials, and resources based on project findings.
- Manage local and international consultants, including development of Terms of Reference and review of technical deliverables.
- Liaise with technical support teams to integrate findings from ongoing projects and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and disseminate knowledge products for internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and documentation to share lessons learned and key findings.
- Coordinate all phases of project implementation, including design, contracting, human resource and financial management, and quality assurance.
- Manage the Project Technical Officer, providing guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day line management.

**About you**
- Postgraduate degree in public health, management, international development, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in research or technical advisory roles for international NGOs, research institutes, or public sector agencies.
- Strong understanding of health systems, maternal newborn health, and nutrition in LMICs.
- Experience in international development project management and conducting capacity-building trainings.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
- Ability to work in cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant research tools.
- 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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