DFQT+ Digital Transformation, Project Officer - SYS-1318

GAIN seeks to hire a Project Officer who will support the Project Manager, LSFF, in Bangladesh for the DFQT+ system. The project focuses on digitizing/automating various manual aspects of fortification processes in edible oil production and monitoring by government agencies to make 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, to achieve this goal.   

The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager, LSFF with the set-up and implementation of DFQT+ at the production facilities and at government and monitoring agencies and business development alignment with LSFF.  The position will report to the Project Manager, LSFF and work as a member of the GAIN Bangladesh Team. The workstation will be based in Dhaka with frequent travelling (30%) across the country. This is a 2 year(s), Fixed term contract (subject to availability of funding).

Go to Market (GMT) Project Management Support and Coordination 

• Contribute and support for the in-country implementation of the DFQT+ go-to-market strategy (GTM) for Bangladesh, including supporting key coordination activities in positioning, target segments, channels, launch planning, and growth priorities, in close collaboration with the global Project Manager. 
• Collect data on GTM metrics and work with the global Project Manager to modify the GTM approach, as necessary.

Stakeholder Management  

• Work closely and support the Ministry of Industries (MOI) and other relevant ministries and departments on the effective implementation of the program.  
• Maintain constant liaison with the relevant ministries, directorates, and departments for generating government buy-in for the integration and scaling up of fortification projects in the country. 

Technical Assistance, Monitoring and Evidence Generation  

• Map current digital and IT system usage by producers and capacity of staffing, including individuals and roles responsible for the use of technology, individuals responsible for monitoring internal QAQC/their daily tasks, types of automated devices already installed, types of software used, and mapping of data collected currently at the production level, amongst other factors.  
• Support with assessing the needs of government and monitoring agencies about the type of information needed for decision making on fortification programs, and mapping of data collected currently at the production and market level. 

Procurement, Payments and Financial Reporting  

• Support the project manager in preparing donors’ reports in collaboration with project teams, technical teams and support teams.  
• Work closely with the project accountant, monitoring the receipt of deliverables and payments to partners, as well as ensure all project related expenses are properly coded to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. 

The gross salary on offer for this role is from BDT 1,207,404 - BDT 1,381,380 gross per annum, depending on experience.

In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance. We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible and hybrid working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training, and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments, and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with governments, businesses and civil society, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver healthier diets for all people, especially the most vulnerable.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has offices in countries with high levels of malnutrition: Bangladesh, Benin, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. To support work in those countries, we have representative offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious, safe, and affordable food. Today, one in three people - drawn from nearly every country on the planet - are unable to consume enough nutritious food. We work to develop and deliver solutions to this daily challenge.

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations. 

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work and be currently based in the advertised country location, to be eligible to apply for this position.

For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, follow the "Apply Now" link.

This advert closes on 16th February 2026. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

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Safeguarding is integral to our recruitment practices, and we have robust procedures in place to prevent any form of harm, abuse, or discrimination. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all successful candidates will undergo thorough background checks and vetting procedures, which can include references, criminal records and terrorist finance checks where applicable, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

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