Food for Development Director

Job Description

We’re looking for someone who thrives on prioritizing what matters and building strong relationships for long term partnerships.

Food for Development (FfD) is the unit that coordinates and makes available the group’s extensive knowledge and experience in school feeding and nutrition programmes linked to agricultural and dairy development programmes that we have gathered over the years.

We support our customers and work in collaboration with governments, NGOs, UN and International Development Agencies to develop and implement school milk and school feeding programmes linked to local agricultural development. More than 84,500 smallholder farmers involved in our Dairy Hub projects have delivered milk to our customers. Meanwhile, 66 million children in 49 countries receive milk or other nutritious beverages in Tetra Pak packages in schools.

The preferred position location is Stockholm, Sweden. Other host locations could be taken into consideration. You will report to the Vice President for Food for Development. You will work in a global arena and will travel up to 40% of your time.

What you will do

• Identify new potential partners and develop partnerships with Governments, NGOs, UN and International Development Aid Agencies, Development Banks and others in support of school feeding, social feeding and emergency relief and other nutrition programmes
• Support our customers and colleagues to (1) develop new business and grow existing participation in school feeding, social and nutrition programmes, and (2) link small holder farmers to customers through value chain development projects including Dairy Hubs and value chain projects linking smallholder farmers to customers
• Drive projects from project development and proposal writing stage to implementation, assessment and follow-up with the partners in question
• Make sure projects help Tetra Pak and its customers to grow together, while creating good relations with governments, local communities and consumers, promoting a positive image of Tetra Pak
• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of feeding programmes using Tetra Pak products, including training of school feeding management and school staff in feeding programme best practices
• Coordinate Food for Development activities with customers and relevant stakeholders supporting the markets.

We believe you have

• A University Degree
• At least 7 years of experience working with government, UN and International Development Aid Agencies, NGOs and other public or non-private entities
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable development and experience working with stakeholders in the area of food security and nutrition.
• Experience with public-partnership development and writing proposals funding allocation to projects
• Experience from providing technical assistance and/or training to communities in developing countries on school/nutritious programmes
• Commercial and Business Development experience is an advantage
• An excellent command of English, both oral and written is required
• Very good presentation and communications skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management tools.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys collaboration but can work independently with confidence. You’ll have a solid track record of managing projects involving stakeholders, and you know how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with government bodies, NGOs, and international agencies. A positive, proactive attitude and effective communication and presentation skills are key to succeeding in this role.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

About the Organization

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.