Career Spotlight: Programme Lead, Consumer Demand at GAIN – Apply before 28 January 2026

Are you passionate about improving nutrition and influencing healthier food choices across Africa? The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to take on the role of Programme Lead for Consumer Demand. This role presents an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals with a strong background in behaviour‑centred approaches, strategic programme leadership, and a commitment to transforming food systems. The Programme Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that increase access to nutritious, safe, and affordable foods for millions of people.

About GAIN

GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation established at the United Nations in 2002 with a mission to reduce malnutrition by improving food systems worldwide. The organisation works in partnership with governments, civil society, businesses, and other stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions that make nutritious diets accessible to all. GAIN has a strong presence in countries severely affected by malnutrition, including Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria, where it implements initiatives that promote better diets and healthier communities. The organisation’s work is informed by evidence and best practices, ensuring that its programmes create meaningful, measurable impact in the communities they serve.

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The Role: Programme Lead, Consumer Demand

As Programme Lead, Consumer Demand, you will be responsible for leading GAIN’s Consumer Demand Creation programme, which focuses on motivating people to make healthier food choices. This is a fixed-term role for 24 months, offering hybrid working arrangements, and is based in Nairobi (Kenya), Kampala (Uganda), or Abuja (Nigeria).

In this role, you will provide strategic direction and technical leadership, ensuring that GAIN’s consumer demand initiatives are evidence-based, scalable, and effective. You will work closely with multi-country teams and external partners to design, implement, and evaluate programmes that change consumer behaviour and drive demand for nutritious foods. Your work will directly influence food system transformation and contribute to improved nutrition outcomes across the region.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:
You will lead the development and refinement of GAIN’s consumer demand strategy. This includes identifying the most effective approaches for behaviour change, such as social and behaviour change communication (SBCC), nutrition education, and demand creation campaigns. You will coordinate activities across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with broader nutrition goals and strategic priorities.

Technical Guidance:
As a technical lead, you will advise teams on programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You will guide the development of knowledge products and learning resources, fostering innovation and evidence-based approaches. Your expertise will ensure that consumer demand programmes achieve measurable outcomes and contribute to the broader mission of GAIN.

Resource Mobilisation:
You will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals to secure resources for consumer demand initiatives. Working closely with programme managers and the Development Office, you will help strengthen GAIN’s financial sustainability and capacity to scale its work.

Team Leadership:
You will mentor and manage a team of professionals, consultants, and interns, promoting high performance and professional growth. You will also contribute to organisational development initiatives, strengthening GAIN’s overall capacity and impact.

Benefits and Professional Growth

GAIN offers a competitive package designed to support employee well-being and career development. Benefits include:

• Annual salary (depending on location):
  • Kenya: KES 6,236,928‑7,127,928
  • Uganda: UGX 126,529,380‑144,542,460
  • Nigeria: NGN 22,211,484‑25,364,388
• 37 days of leave annually, including public holidays and office closures.
• Comprehensive insurance covering health, travel, and life.
• Well-being programmes including coaching and counselling support.
• Opportunities for professional development through training, secondments, and internal career growth.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for professionals who have experience in consumer-focused behaviour change, nutrition, public health, or marketing. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can integrate behavioural science, marketing principles, and insights into programme design. They should also be comfortable representing an international organisation in high-level technical and policy discussions.

Application Information

The application deadline for this role is 28 January 2026, and early applications are encouraged. Applicants must have the right to work in the location they choose. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in nutrition outcomes and be part of a global initiative with real-world impact.