Employment Type: National Full Time
Location: Senegal – Sahel
Deadline for submission: February 26, 2023
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.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Nutrition International is seeking applications for Program Assistant.
About you
You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related fields from a recognized University or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
You will also have 3 years’ experience working in accounting and/or finance, 3 years’ experience working in project office administration, Experience working with the Microsoft suite, especially Excel, Experience working with database is considered an asset
About the role
In this role you will be:
To help NI’s Sahel Office meet its program objectives and ensure sound stewardship of grants and other resources, through providing effective and efficient support to the Director and other program staff in the Sahel region.
Support the Country Director and Senior Program staff in the Sahel with the development of Program Concept Notes, including liaison with potential grantees, support on completing sections like Hierarchy of Objectives, PIP, budget etc. while ensuring the program documentation process is correctly followed and aligned with inputs into the Contracts Databas.
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Senegal. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks. For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.
