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Senior Associate, Nutritious Foods Financing job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Are you looking for Public Health jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Associate, Nutritious Foods Financing job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
About the Organisation
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a leading organization dedicated to tackling malnutrition and promoting better nutrition worldwide, with a focus on creating sustainable, scalable solutions to improve the health and well-being of populations at risk. Known for its credibility and impact, GAIN has garnered recognition from governments, the private sector, and NGOs for its innovative approaches to improving food systems and nutrition outcomes. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, diversity, and personal development, offering employees opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a supportive and mission-driven environment.
GAIN has a rich history, evolving from a key player in global nutrition into a prominent organization that partners with governments, businesses, and civil society to drive systemic change. Its innovative business model integrates public and private sector expertise to create lasting nutrition improvements, with a focus on scaling up effective solutions. Operating in over 30 countries, GAIN is a globally recognized leader in nutrition advocacy and action, working with stakeholders at the local, national, and international levels.
Core values such as inclusivity, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making guide its operations, ensuring that all its efforts are aligned with sustainable development goals. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, GAIN is committed to improving global nutrition through strategic investments, partnerships, and programs that address food security, education, and sustainable agriculture. For more information, visit www.gainhealth.org.
Job Title
Senior Associate, Nutritious Foods Financing job at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Job Description
Position: Senior Associate, Nutritious Foods Financing
Organization: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Location: Kampala, Uganda or Kigali, Rwanda
Contract Type: Fixed Term (16 months, subject to funding availability)
About the Role
GAIN is seeking a Senior Associate, Nutritious Foods Financing to provide tailored technical assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa under the Nutritious Foods Financing Facility (N3F). This role will also contribute to GAIN’s broader work in innovative financing within the Nourishing Food Pathways (NFP) initiative.
This is a 16-month fixed-term position and will be based in Kampala, Uganda or Kigali, Rwanda.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with partner investment officers to assess technical assistance needs of SMEs within the N3F pipeline.
Develop and implement customized technical support packages and group training sessions for SMEs in the nutritious food value chain.
Monitor project implementation and ensure all interventions offer maximum value for money.
Refine tools, procedures, and feedback mechanisms to improve the delivery of technical assistance.
Work closely with GAIN’s Knowledge Leadership and partners’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams.
Manage activities related to innovative financing under the Nourishing Food Pathways program, including research and partnerships.
Represent GAIN at national and regional technical meetings, workshops, and events.
Maintain current knowledge of the food and agriculture financing landscape, and identify key partners and opportunities for collaboration and communication (e.g., blog posts, articles).
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Professional experience supporting SMEs, ideally through an accelerator, incubator, or technical assistance facility in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Solid understanding of impact investing and innovative financing approaches.
Proven ability to help SMEs grow, scale operations, and succeed in their business environments.
Strong analytical, research, and report writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, particularly in multicultural and multilingual settings.
Flexibility to travel and operate in challenging environments when necessary.
Remuneration
Salary Range (Gross Annual):
Uganda: UGX 63,781,560 – UGX 72,955,200
Rwanda: RWF 20,091,660 – RWF 22,921,476
In addition to salary, GAIN offers:
37 days of leave annually (including public holidays and office closure days)
Attractive pension and insurance packages (health, travel, and life coverage)
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model)
Professional development opportunities (training, internal promotions, secondments)
Wellbeing initiatives (mindfulness coaching, wellness days, and more)
Working Environment
GAIN fosters a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work culture. All roles are office-based at designated GAIN locations, with hybrid working options. Applicants must have the right to work and already reside in the advertised country. GAIN does not sponsor work permits or relocation.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 1st August 2025Early applications are strongly encouraged. GAIN may close the vacancy before the deadline if suitable candidates are identified.
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