Senior Project Director – Maternal Nutrition at Nutrition International

Nutrition International is looking for a Senior Consortium and Project Director to lead a large-scale Maternal Nutrition Project in Africa. This role is for an inclusive leader with deep experience in public health, capable of managing multi-country programs and fostering an innovative team environment across regional and global offices.

Role Overview

You will lead the design and execution of project deliverables, co-creating annual workplans with government stakeholders. You will provide full financial and grant oversight while driving project-level advocacy to raise the organization’s technical profile in international forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely execution of activities across a multi-country, $30M+ portfolio.
• Build collaborative relationships with implementing partners and key government officials.
• Lead project learning reviews to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Provide high-level financial oversight, including budget management and cash flow monitoring.
• Drive advocacy and communications strategies in regional and global working groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or International Development.
• At least 15 years of experience in health or development programming, with senior leadership in Africa.
• Proven track record in managing complex grants from institutional and private donors.
• Strong background in partnership building and donor stewardship.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can apply through:  Nutrition International on apply.workable.com