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Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Helen Keller International is a renowned global health organization co-founded by Helen Keller, committed to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Operating in 19 countries across Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States, Helen Keller International drives sustainable change by partnering with local communities, governments, and private sector entities to advance global health and nutrition outcomes.
Job Title
Senior Advisor, Food Fortification
Helen Keller International
Job Description
Reporting to the Global Food Systems Adviser, the Senior Advisor will provide strategic and technical leadership to food fortification programs, supporting both large producers and small- to medium-sized enterprises. Responsibilities include program oversight, policy advocacy, private sector engagement, data-driven learning, and representation at regional and global platforms. The Advisor will also collaborate with the Center for Program Impact, VP for Nutrition, and regional teams to drive innovation, ensure program quality, and shape global food fortification agendas.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Strategy and Oversight
Lead technical direction for food fortification programs across countries
Support country teams and private-sector partners in evidence-based fortification efforts
Assist SMEs with technology, finance, QA, and scaling strategies
Oversee execution and quality of fortification-related projects
Develop tools and standards to ensure quality and scalability
Support proposal development and global positioning
Policy and Advocacy Leadership
Shape and implement national and regional policy agendas
Conduct policy analysis and engage regulatory stakeholders
Align fortification efforts with national nutrition frameworks
Learning and Evidence
Lead research initiatives and knowledge dissemination
Promote data use for program improvement
Engage in global technical working groups and communities of practice
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Establish systems for external quality monitoring and regulatory enforcement
Strengthen national data tracking for fortified foods
Use insights to drive improvements and reporting
Private Sector Engagement
Build partnerships with manufacturers and SMEs
Provide capacity building, financing access, and market intelligence
Promote sustainable, scalable business models
Global Representation
Represent Helen Keller Intl at regional/global forums
Contribute to funding proposals and strategic positioning
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Food Technology, or a related field
Experience:
8–10 years of experience in large-scale food fortification, preferably in low- and middle-income countries
Proven engagement with SMEs, policy-makers, and private sector stakeholders
Experience managing multi-country programs and providing technical assistance
Strong policy and advocacy background
Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Key Competencies:
Strategic thinking and innovation
Strong technical, policy, and regulatory understanding
Capacity building and partnership development
Data utilization and program learning
How to Apply
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