Senior Officer, Nutrition R&D

About the role

The Global Growth & Opportunity division works to catalyze sustainable transformative change in the face of inequities and market failures, to realize the potential of untapped markets, and to see the economic and social benefits of including everyone. We focus on the areas of Agricultural Development; Inclusive Financial Systems; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Nutrition; Global Education; and Digital Public Infrastructure.

What you'll do

• As a Senior Officer, Nutrition R&D on our agile and impact-first Nutrition team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of investments primarily focused on India
• The postholder will provide technical leadership, help shape strategy and influence key decisions to advance the LSFF strategic priorities
• The postholder reports to the Deputy Director, Agricultural Development and Nutrition - South Asia
• Investment Strategy and Prioritisation: Develop frameworks to identify, assess and prioritise high-impact nutrition innovations
• Lead due diligence on investment opportunities and provide evidence-based funding recommendations to foundation leadership

What you need

• 10–18 yrs of experience
• Clinical research
• Budgeting
• Reporting
• Due diligence
• Any graduate