About the job
Join the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) as the Director of Nutrition, a pivotal role that will shape and execute innovative strategies to enhance nutrition outcomes globally, particularly in challenging and humanitarian contexts. You will lead a dynamic team of professionals in crafting and executing high-quality, timely proposals and programs that align with the Foundation's strategic vision and nutrition sector priorities. This position also involves integrating advanced technology and digital solutions to improve program delivery, broaden outreach, and facilitate real-time decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee strategy formulation, portfolio development, and program management of investments, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's overarching strategy.
- Provide expert, professional counsel to the Executive Director of Nutrition, the Chief Impact Officer, and the Executive Team to support the formulation of Foundation strategies, policies, and initiatives.
- Lead corporate initiatives and projects across various sectors as directed by the Executive Team.
- Foster a unified leadership approach that promotes clarity and accountability among team members, ensuring collective success.
- Build and maintain strong external relationships within the nutrition sector, acting as a corporate ambassador for CIFF to enhance the Foundation's reputation as a visionary and collaborative philanthropic organization.
- Serve as a deputy for the Executive Director as necessary.
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute as a specialist to the development and review of the Medium-Term Sector Plan & Priorities, ensuring CIFF maximizes its impact.
- Co-lead the annual Executable Plan's development and implementation, effectively prioritizing resources and activities.
Program Development and Performance:
- Supervise the creation of impactful investment proposals and the execution of high-impact programs by your team, ensuring alignment with Foundation priorities and objectives.

