The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced a vacancy for an Africa Coordinator – Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) to be based in Nairobi. This role is suited for professionals passionate about food systems transformation, land use sustainability, and coalition-based development work.
Position Overview
The Africa Coordinator will work within the FOLU Global Secretariat, providing coordination and strategic support to country platforms across Africa. The role focuses on strengthening delivery, improving coordination, and supporting fundraising and expansion efforts.
Core Duties
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Provide operational and strategic support to FOLU country platforms in Africa
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Act as a key coordination point between country teams and the Global Secretariat
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Support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting in collaboration with the Funds Management Team
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Assist country platforms in developing funding proposals and engaging donors
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Ensure effective information flow between global and country teams
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Support coalition-wide fundraising initiatives and donor discussions
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Work with the Country Action Team to support the expansion of FOLU platforms across the continent
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Proven experience in stakeholder coordination within multi-sector coalitions
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Strong proposal writing and resource mobilization skills
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Knowledge of food systems, land use, and sustainable development
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Excellent project management and organizational abilities
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Ability to manage multiple projects across different countries
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Comfortable working in diverse and multicultural environments
Academic Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Food Systems, Economics, International Development, or a related discipline
Employment Details
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Job Type: Full Time
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Job Field: Project Management
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Process
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) online recruitment platform.
