The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Project Officer to support the Project Manager, LSFF, in Bangladesh for the DFQT+ system. The project focuses on digitizing and automating manual aspects of fortification processes in edible oil production and monitoring by government agencies, making data collection and information on fortification quality more efficient and accessible. The Project Officer will work closely with a consortium of partners led by GAIN.
The Project Officer will support the Project Manager, LSFF with the set-up and implementation of DFQT+ at production facilities and at government and monitoring agencies, and with business development alignment with LSFF. The role reports to the Project Manager, LSFF, and is a member of the GAIN Bangladesh Team. The position is based in Dhaka with frequent travel (30%) across the country. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, subject to availability of funding.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with and support the Ministry of Industries (MOI) and other relevant ministries and departments on effective implementation of the program.
- Collect data on GTM metrics and work with the global Project Manager to modify the GTM approach as necessary.
- Maintain constant liaison with relevant ministries, directorates and departments to generate government buy-in for the integration and scaling up of fortification projects in the country.
- Map current digital and IT system usage by producers and staffing capacity, including roles responsible for technology use and internal QA/QC monitoring, types of automated devices installed, software used, and data currently collected at production level.
About you:
Strong project management capabilities, including managing digital development / ICT4D activities. Proactive and flexible, able to adapt quickly to new tools, processes and priorities. Good interpersonal, communication and influencing skills; tech savvy with the ability to troubleshoot quickly. Able to collaborate with diverse groups including local partners, authorities, community groups, civil society and the private sector, with excellent writing and analytical skills to synthesize project outputs and findings into quality reports.
Offer: starting gross salary from BDT 1,207,404 to BDT 1,381,380 per annum, depending on experience. Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in the advertised country; GAIN does not sponsor visas or relocation.
closes on 29th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at https://gainhealth.occupop-careers.com/jobs/55351c37-d515-45a9-9251-c1dd7c0bec44/apply