Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Ottawa, Canada – Hybrid
Submission Date: April 24th, 2026
Salary: CAD $130,000 - $140,000
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Nutrition International’s Programs Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Director of Gender & Learning to be based in Ottawa, Canada, working hybrid 2 days/week in-office.
You are someone with an advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health/Epidemiology, Nutrition, International Development, or a related field. A PhD would be a significant asset. You have 15 years of experience in international development or humanitarian contexts, with significant expertise in nutrition, gender equality, and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning). You have a proven track record in gender integration, program evaluation, and organizational learning within nutrition and health-focused programs.
You have strong knowledge of mixed-methods evaluation, feminist approaches, adaptive management, and knowledge management. You have a demonstrated ability to design and implement gender-responsive and evidence-based strategies. You are proficient in data analytics –statistics and both quantitative and qualitative analysis software, and have a strong understanding of data management and MIS. You have exceptional analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, and you can engage stakeholders and build capacity across teams.
Fluency in English is required. French working proficiency will be considered a strong asset.
In this role you will: