Please visit https://jobs.gainhealth.org/vacancies/487/consultancy_trans_fat_expert_itfa/abuja_nigeria_or_remote/ for the complete terms of reference and application information.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria or remote

Salary: Competitive

GAIN’s purpose is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving the consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially those most vulnerable to malnutrition. In particular, we aim to improve the consumption of safe and nutritious foods for—at a minimum—1 billion people over the next five years and target major improvements to food systems, resulting in more diverse and healthier diets for vulnerable people in countries where we work.

Summary Job Advert:
GAIN is seeking to engage a technical expert(s) to map the use and solutions of iTFAs in the food value chain in Nigeria between May and July 2019. The mapping will focus on the use of iTFAs among local and national food manufacturers.

The consultant is expected to have: an advanced university degree in food science/food technology; experience conducting research regarding the food industry particularly trans fats; experience conducting research in Nigeria; fluency in both written and spoken English.

Submissions without the required elements (see section 9 of the ToR) including a budget will not be considered.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and as an inclusive employer we are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employees worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.