Job Description

ABOUT GAIN
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.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, GAIN has representative offices in Denmark, The
Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, we have country offices in
Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Indonesia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
Programmes and projects are carried out in a variety of other countries, particularly in Africa and
Asia.

BACKGROUND
The Dietary Shift (DISH) Competition in Indonesia is initiative aimed at promoting healthier and more
sustainable dietary habits. Organized by GAIN, EAT and the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU),
the competition seeks innovative solutions to encourage dietary shifts in line with the recommendations from the EAT-Lancet Commission Report, also known as the Planetary Health
Diet.
The DISH Competition collected over 400 submissions and after several rounds of evaluations from
expert juries, 15 solutions were selected to proceed to the Deal Room . The 15 winning solutions
were consolidated into five (5) bundled and comprehensive solutions. These were then evaluated
in a Delphi-light processes, through multiple rounds of surveys by both national and international
experts, who assessed their strengths, weaknesses, scalability and impact. Ultimately the experts
selected one of these bundled solutions as the overall winner. The winning bundled solution consists
of four similar initiatives: a public school, a religious school (pesantren), a healthy food catering
company, and a women penitentiary. All committed to shift dietary habit towards healthy and
sustainable consumption by strengthening and scaling-up the concept of mindful eating in Indonesia,
regardless of the setting in which each initiative operates. Mindful Lunchtime should aim to be in
alignment with community needs, be cultural relevant, and show a nutritional impact.
This winning bundled solution will receive an advisory support from GAIN to ensure that DISH
winning solution is well documented and equipped and to achieve sustainable growth and long-term
success. This will involve providing comprehensive guidance and support across various aspects of
their development, including cross-learnings, to promote healthier and more sustainable eating
habits that focuses on both individual health and environmental sustainability in alignment with the
principles of Planetary Health Diet.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant’s role will be multifaceted, and the following activities are essential to ensure that
the Consultant is able to guide the DISH winning solution in a structured manner.
1. Document the steps, methodologies, and best practices for each initiative in the winning
solution to create a well-organized and goal-oriented knowledge document. This document
or ‘blueprint’ will guide the enhancement of the winning solution based on its unique needs
and objectives, while also supporting the development of an integrated approach to mindful
eating.
2. Support the winning solution in refining their interventions to ensure they are effectively
address gaps to promote healthier, more conscious eating behaviours.
3. Developing tailored networking strategies, to enhance reach and influence of the bundled
solution by facilitating connections with key stakeholders including government bodies,
academic institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector actors to foster
collaboration and policy alignment.
4. Organize workshops and/or learning sessions to strengthen the internal capacity of the
Mindful Lunchtime solution, focusing on:
a. Team Building: Cultivate strong, mission-driven teams capable of delivering on the
‘movement’ objectives
b. Operational Strengthening: Support the development of operational systems and/or
business that can enable smooth implementation and scale
c. Resource Optimization: Guide Mindful Lunchtime in managing resources effectively to
maximize impact and minimize waste
d. Documentation and Reporting: Equip team with skills to maintain clear records, prepare
progress report, and ensure transparency in implementation.
5. Develop a monitoring framework with clearly defined milestones and performance
indicators.
6. Provide guidance on preparing progress reports and tracking outcomes to ensure
continuous learning and improvement.
7. Conduct workshops to build understanding of long-term sustainability strategies, including
the fundraising literacy and partnership development.
8. Equip winning solution team with the knowledge to engage with donors, partners, and
supporters effectively.
When and if appropriate
• Facilitate the formation of an advisory board based on needs. The board will include experts
and practitioners who can provide long-term guidance and mentorship.
• Arrange introductory workshops/learning sessions to build foundational knowledge around
technology and digital tools that could enhance solution delivery and impact measurement.

Benefits

A reasonable and cost-effective budget should be proposed by the applicant, aligned with the
scope of work and deliverables outlined in this RfP. The proposed budget should include a clear
breakdown of major cost categories, such as:
• Personnel and consultancy fees
• Data collection and fieldwork expenses
• Travel and logistics (if applicable)
• Data analysis and reporting
• Administrative and overhead costs
• Applicable taxes and fees

The budget will be reviewed based on its alignment with the proposed methodology, feasibility,
and value for money. Final approval of the budget will be subject to internal review and agreement
with the contracting organization.

Job Requirements

FORMAT FOR PROPOSAL
The proposal needs to be formatted as follows:
– To propose a detailed description of the project, including objectives, methodology, and
expected outcomes
– Timeline for the proposed work
– Budget with breakdown by major categories: staff, activities/implementation, travel,
management fees, taxes
– Include examples of experience in Indonesia and past work on related programmes
– Staff assigned to the task, include short resume to highlight experience on stakeholder
analysis
– References: At least three references from previous clients or projects
– Not to exceed 10 pages, double spaced, inclusive of examples, resume, timeline, budget

How to Apply

Originals should be submitted as follows:
One electronic copy containing the documents preferably in MS Word along with all the required
information including the fee proposal should reach GAIN at the address mentioned below:
Email copy:
– rfp@gainhealth.org and CC to GAINIndonesia@gainhealth.org & eyunindiosari@gainhealth.org
– Subject line: Consultant Advisory Support for DISH Winning Solution_ Indonesia

Completed proposals should be submitted by email to GAIN before 23.53 Jakarta Time on
Sunday, 5 October 2025. Proposals may be postmarked on the due date, provided that an email
of the proposal is submitted by the deadline.

For detail RfP, please visit:

CONSULTANT FOR ADVISORY SUPPORT DIETARY SHIFT COMPETITION WINNER IN INDONESIA | GAIN