The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people.
At GAIN, we believe that everyone in the world should have access to nutritious and safe food. We work to understand and deliver specific solutions to the daily challenge of food insecurity faced by poor people. By understanding that there is no “one-size-fits-all” model, we develop alliances and build tailored programmes, using a variety of flexible models and approaches.
We build alliances between governments, local and global businesses, and civil society to deliver sustainable improvements at scale. We are part of a global network of partners working together to create sustainable solutions to malnutrition. Through alliances, we provide technical, financial and policy support to key participants in the food system. We use specific learning, evidence of impact, and results of projects and programmes to shape and influence the actions of others.
One of our programs in Ethiopia is supporting food fortification. Food fortification is one of the key strategies endorsed by the Government of Ethiopia to reduce micronutrient deficiencies. GAIN is working with Government, private sectors and non-government organizations on wheat and oil fortification.
As part of fortification program, GAIN working with four public and private laboratories to implement micronutrient testing and selected oil processors to fortify the edible oil.
GAIN is looking for a consulting firm to study a mechanism for chemical waste handling and disposal of four laboratories and selected food processors (samples of 4 wheat and oil producers).
The successful applicant shall report to GAIN, under an agreed work plan, to undertake tasks that will include, the following:
A. Study the current laboratory chemicals handling and disposal methods relevant to micronutrient test in four public and private laboratories and 4 selected edible oil factories.
B. Study the health impacts of current laboratory chemicals wastes handling and disposal methods.
C. Develop manual/guidelines for safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals used in the selected laboratories and oil processing industries.
D. Make a recommendation on a mechanism for chemical waste disposal based on national and international regulations and Environmental guidelines.
E. Prepare a report and power point presentation.
F. The study including report and manual preparation should be completed within one month time.
The Candidate consultant /consulting firm should at least meet the following:
· MSC Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or Related Field
· Experience in conducting similar study on chemical waste management and handling.
· Very good knowledge of national and international environmental guidelines and regulation related to chemical waste handling and disposal.