Senior Regional Nutrition Policy Analysis & Coordination Specialist

Role: Full Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for submission: 15th July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

About the role

The Senior Regional Nutrition Policy Analysis & Coordination Specialist will be a member of NI's Africa Regional Office, providing analytical, policy, and coordination support to advance NI's regional nutrition agenda. The incumbent will lead regional landscape analysis, monitor malnutrition burden trends, track financing and partnership opportunities, and conduct policy analysis at regional and country levels. The role requires proactive engagement with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the enabling environment for nutrition action across Africa.

Key responsibilities 

Policy Analysis at Regional and Country Level

Lead analysis of regional frameworks and national nutrition policies across NI’s focus countries; identify gaps and opportunities, produce policy briefs and technical guidance, monitor policy developments, and synthesize evidence to drive advocacy and strengthen NI’s policy influence.

Regional Nutrition Landscape Analysis
Lead comprehensive mapping and analysis of the nutrition landscape across NI's African focus countries, covering the burden of stunting, wasting, anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, and other forms of malnutrition.

Synthesize evidence from multiple data sources to produce high-quality landscape reports, situation analyses, and policy briefs

Tracking Regional Financing & Partnership Trends

Monitor nutrition financing flows and funding trends (government, bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic), identify financing gaps and mobilization opportunities, maintain a live tracker of partners and pipelines, and support proposal development.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Support and Coordination

Identify strategic engagement opportunities at regional level, including regional economic communities, multilateral development banks, philanthropies and foundations, donors, and NGOs.

Support the organization and facilitation of policy dialogues, technical working groups, and advocacy events.

Represent NI at regional fora relevant to the interventions implemented in the region.

Internal Coordination and Knowledge Sharing

Work closely with Country and Portfolio teams to ensure that regional policy analysis and landscape insights inform NI's work and organizational learning.

Collaborate with NI’s Communications, Partner and Growth, MDL and R&D teams to ensure that regional evidence and analysis products are aligned with organizational priorities and support internal decision-making

Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

• Master’s degree in public policy, political economy, development studies, strategic management, or any other relevant social science discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in policy analysis, preferably in nutrition or public health.
• Demonstrated ability to relate local contexts with global agenda.
• Experience working in or with African governments, regional bodies, or NGOs
• Demonstrated experience in producing policy briefs and technical reports.
• Knowledge of health systems in African contexts.
• Strong analytical skills.

Other Specific Skill Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French is an asset).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding concerns and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).  Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers. 

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

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