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Nutrition & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

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Fulltime

BACKGROUND

Clim-Eat is a ‘think and do tank’ for food and climate based in Wageningen, the Netherlands. We work to accelerate a just transition to resilient and low-emission food systems in low- and middle-income countries through innovative engagement, evidence generation, and outreach. Together with our partners, we provide thought leadership, generate solutions to pressing food system challenges, and support decision-makers in translating evidence into action.

The Nutrition & Stakeholder Engagement Officer will help advance these objectives by combining technical support with strong coordination and engagement skills. The role will contribute both to Clim-Eat’s nutrition-focused initiatives and to wider innovation and ecosystem-building efforts.

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Project coordination & management: Support the design, coordination, and delivery of key projects, working closely with partners across sectors and regions.
  • Nutrition & innovation: Provide technical input to projects at the intersection of nutrition, climate, and innovation, helping translate evidence into actionable insights.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Build and manage relationships with international stakeholders, including government representatives, civil society, research partners, and development agencies.
  • Convening & events: Support the organization of workshops, roundtables, and representation at key global fora; ensure meaningful participation of diverse voices.
  • Research & synthesis: Contribute to the analysis and synthesis of policy, research, and interview data, and help identify clear messages and actionable recommendations.
  • Knowledge products: Draft and coordinate discussion papers, briefs, and other outputs to amplify Clim-Eat’s messaging, independently and in collaboration with experts.
  • Advocacy & communications: Work with communications staff to support advocacy efforts and ensure effective dissemination of messages.
  • Capacity building & peer learning: Assist in strengthening the capacity of local and regional partners, particularly in focus countries in Asia and Africa.
  • Monitoring & learning: Contribute to systems for monitoring, results measurement, and lesson learning.
  • Operational support: Provide logistical and coordination support across projects and partnerships where needed.

The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and experience

  • Advanced degree in Nutrition, Agriculture, Climate Change, International Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in food systems, climate change, agriculture, or nutrition at international level.
  • Strong track record of stakeholder engagement and partnership management in an international context.
  • Demonstrated interest in and understanding of nutrition, with the ability to connect it to broader climate and food system issues.
  • Solutions- and results-oriented, with the ability to think critically and translate complex information into clear messages.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, decentralized environment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced presentation skills an advantage.
  • Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of another language (Dutch, French, Spanish) is desirable.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

Terms of employment

The position is based in the Netherlands. Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands. The initial contract will run for 12 months (December 2025 – November 2026) with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

We offer a dynamic, international working environment with a high degree of independence and flexibility. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, indicatively at scale 8 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Social Work.

How to apply

1. Submit cover letter and CV

Please include “Application – Nutrition & Stakeholder Engagement Officer” in the subject line of your email.
Deadline
September 23, 2025 12:00 am

2. Interview

*UPDATE: Due to high interest in this position, we will be considering applications on a rolling basis.
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