Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Growth

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Canada – Hybrid

Deadline for submission: March 23rd, 2026

Salary: CAD $115,000 - $125,000

About us

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.

Know our team

Nutrition International's Partnerships and Growth unit is a diverse team of dedicated professionals in business development, advocacy and government relations. The unit serves as a knowledge management hub and facilitates decision-making of all resource mobilization efforts, promotes standardized prepositioning and proposal processes, and supports business development capacity building across NI teams. The unit specifically leads NI's response to competitive funding opportunities (RFPs) through prepositioning and proposal development, and leads on the cultivation of private sector donors through prospecting and stewardship. We support resource mobilization efforts at the regional and country level by supporting bid planning, outreach and engagement with donors and partners, and proposal development.  The unit works closely with other teams across the organization to grow and diversify resources for Nutrition International's global strategy and Investment Case. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Growth to be based in Ottawa, Canada or commutable distance and working hybrid, coming into the office on a regular basis.

About you

You are someone with 10+ years of senior experience in international development, partnerships, strategy, or complex organizational environments. You have a demonstrated ability to influence across functions without formal authority. You are experienced in supporting executive-level decision-making with a strong understanding of the international development environment (broadly), global development financing and donor landscapes.

You have high-level strategic synthesis and analytical capability, strong political judgment and organizational awareness. You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Fluency in English is required.

About the role

This role serves as a senior strategic advisor to the VP, supporting the effective implementation and integration of the Partnerships & Growth strategy. This role does not own portfolio outcomes, revenue targets, or team management responsibilities. Instead, it operates horizontally across the unit to strengthen alignment, accelerate priority initiatives, and provide senior-level analysis and coordination in support of the VP’s leadership. The Senior Advisor enhances executive capacity by advancing cross-cutting initiatives, preparing high-level engagements, and ensuring disciplined follow-through across business development, advocacy, and government relations functions.

In this role you will:

Executive Advisory Support 

·       Provide strategic counsel to the head of unit on emerging opportunities, risks, and cross-functional challenges. 

·       Prepare executive briefings, talking points, donor analyses, and strategic summaries to support high-level engagements. 

·       Synthesize complex information across portfolios to inform head of unit decision-making. 

Cross-Functional Integration 

·       Facilitate coordination across Business Development, Advocacy, and Government Relations to ensure alignment with established strategy. 

·       Support clarity of priorities and sequencing of major initiatives. 

·       Identify cross-unit bottlenecks and propose solutions for head of unit consideration. 

Priority Initiative Advancement 

·       Lead time-bound, head of unit-designated strategic initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. 

·       Support major donor pursuits or positioning efforts that span multiple portfolios. 

·       Drive structured follow-through on executive decisions and commitments. 

Strategic Intelligence and Analysis 

·       Consolidate donor, policy, and partnership intelligence into actionable insights. 

·       Support scenario planning and forward-looking analysis at the direction of the head of unit. 

·       Monitor alignment between growth activities and NI’s broader organizational priorities. 

Regular travel within Canada and internationally is required. 

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, professional development allowance, health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and flexible work hours. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).  Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers. 

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.