GAIN Seeks Digital Community Associate Consultant for a Four-Month Global Communications Assignment | Apply by 17 June 2026
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced an exciting consultancy opportunity for experienced communications professionals to join its Communications Headquarters team as a Digital Community Associate Consultant. This short-term consultancy, designed to provide maternity cover support, offers qualified candidates the opportunity to contribute to global nutrition advocacy and digital communications initiatives while working remotely from any country where GAIN has an established presence.
With a total consultancy budget of USD 10,000 over four months, the assignment is ideal for digital communications specialists with experience in the nonprofit, development, or donor-funded sectors.
About the Consultancy
GAIN is a leading international organization dedicated to improving nutrition outcomes worldwide. Through innovative partnerships and evidence-based solutions, the organization works to make healthier diets more accessible, affordable, and sustainable for vulnerable populations.
To maintain its strong digital presence and communications output during a maternity cover period, GAIN is seeking an independent consultant who can support a wide range of communications activities. The selected consultant will play a key role in enhancing digital storytelling, audience engagement, social media management, campaign implementation, and reporting across the organization’s communications channels.
The consultancy will run from July to October 2026 and will require approximately 15–20 working days per month.
Key Responsibilities
The successful consultant will support GAIN’s communications team across several strategic areas, including:
- Digital storytelling and content development.
- Social media management and community engagement.
- Campaign planning and implementation support.
- Promotion and amplification of the “Bite the Talk” podcast.
- Audience insights gathering and digital listening.
- Monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting.
- Support for country-level communications teams.
The role will involve developing compelling content that communicates GAIN’s impact, priorities, campaigns, and thought leadership initiatives to global audiences.
Expected Deliverables
Throughout the consultancy period, the consultant will be responsible for delivering several important outputs.
These include:
- A comprehensive Digital Communications Workplan and Engagement Strategy.
- Monthly content calendars aligned with GAIN’s priority dates and events.
- A digital content production support plan for the Bite the Talk podcast.
- Campaign implementation plans and ongoing support.
- Monthly analytics reports, quarterly reports, and a final consultancy report.
- Communications products such as blogs, success stories, and thought leadership content.
- Monitoring of digital conversations, audience sentiment, and emerging trends.
- Support and guidance for country communications focal points.
- Monthly digital analytics dashboards tracking audience growth and engagement.
All deliverables must be submitted electronically and will be reviewed by GAIN’s Head of Communications or an assigned representative.
Ideal Candidate Profile
GAIN is looking for a consultant with a strong background in communications and digital media.
Candidates should possess:
- Four to five years of experience in communications, digital media, NGOs, donor-funded programmes, foundations, or development organizations.
- Demonstrated experience managing campaigns linked to major events, awareness days, and convenings.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
- Experience managing social media communities and platforms.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Multimedia content production experience.
- Familiarity with social media management tools such as Sprout Social.
- Experience using digital analytics and reporting platforms.
- Ability to work effectively within multicultural and geographically dispersed teams.
Knowledge of French or Portuguese will be considered an added advantage.
Consultancy Timeline
The recruitment process will move quickly, with proposal reviews and interviews expected during the week of 22 June 2026.
Key dates include:
- Proposal deadline: 17 June 2026.
- Shortlisting and interviews: Week of 22 June 2026.
- Contract signing and kick-off meeting: Week of 29 June 2026.
- Workplan preparation and presentation: Week of 29 June 2026.
- Project implementation: July–October 2026.
- Final reporting and handover: October 2026.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit two separate documents:
Technical Proposal
The technical proposal should include:
- A description of previous relevant work (maximum one page).
- Samples of previous work as annexes or accessible links.
- A detailed methodology explaining how the assignment will be implemented.
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- A proposed timeline.
- At least three professional references.
Financial Proposal
The financial proposal should contain:
- A detailed budget.
- Budget justification.
- An official offer of services.
Incomplete submissions, unsigned proposals, or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Apply
Qualified consultants should submit their complete proposals electronically to:
Applicants should use the subject line:
“Digital Community Associate Consultant”
The application deadline is 17 June 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
A Valuable Opportunity for Communications Professionals
This consultancy presents an excellent opportunity for digital communications experts who are passionate about global development, nutrition advocacy, and strategic storytelling. By supporting GAIN’s communications activities during this important period, the selected consultant will contribute to amplifying impactful stories, strengthening audience engagement, and advancing conversations around nutrition and public health on a global scale.
Professionals with the required experience and skills are encouraged to prepare their proposals and submit their applications before the deadline.
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