The Host organisation supports the IEG in developing the GNR, providing the IEG with data analysis and research support as well as coordinating and managing key programme functions. The Host leads on programme management, fundraising and the production, communication and dissemination of the report, as well as maintaining the website and managing all digital assets of the GNR. Development Initiatives (DI) was awarded this role in 2018, and its hosting was extended in 2020 for a further three years, from March 2021 to March 2024.

We have an exciting consultancy opportunity for a Nutrition Scientist, who will be responsible for providing scientific and research expertise for the Global Nutrition Report (GNR). Nutrition research will include, but will not be limited to, evidence synthesis, protocol development and writing content for the GNR.

The consultant will be accountable for delivery of specific GNR content, and will work under the guidance and oversight of the Independent Expert Group (IEG) Chair and IEG members as appropriate.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in nutrition research methodology, analysis and reporting, with a sound understanding of nutrition indicators/metrics, dataset management, nutrition data from different countries and regions, diet-disease links and nutrition/ food policies.

The successful candidate will need a Master’s in nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, public health, food policy or a related field. You must have two years’ professional experience in nutritional research at postgraduate level, and a good publication record of at least five published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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