Job Description

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.

In Indonesia, malnutrition remains a critical public health issue, marked by substantial micronutrient
deficiencies among women of reproductive age and a rising incidence of overweight and obesity
among adults. The formal sector workforce is especially impacted, with anemia affecting 22.4% of
women and 15.6% of men, alongside a growing prevalence of diet-related illnesses such as diabetes
and cardiovascular disease. Limited awareness among workers regarding balanced diets,
appropriate portion sizes, and essential nutrient intake further impedes their ability to make informed
dietary choices, exacerbating the malnutrition burden.

Given that individuals spend a considerable amount of time at work, leveraging workplaces as
platforms for nutrition education and healthy eating habits can provide access to and knowledge
about healthy eating habits and good breastfeeding practices to potentially millions of Indonesians.
Although Indonesia has some workforce nutrition-related policies in place, there is substantial scope
to strengthen the enabling policy environment.

GAIN’s Workforce Nutrition (WFN) programme aims to improve the nutrition of workers and farmers
in low- and middle-income countries or communities through the following four (4) pillars:

1. Healthy Food at Work: Increasing access to healthy and safe foods at the workplace,
including improving the quality of meals and snacks provided or making healthier options
available through local vendors.
2. Nutrition Education: Support behaviour changes toward healthier eating habits and lifestyles
by increasing worker’s knowledge about good nutrition, including nutrition information
sessions, running health campaigns, providing cooking challenges, or implementing loyalty
programs for choosing healthy options.
3. Nutrition-focused Health Checks: Periodic health assessments and guidance from health
professionals to help employees maintain or improve their nutritional health, including
regular health check-ups that include nutrition indicators, offering follow-up counselling, and
making these services affordable and accessible.
4. Breastfeeding Support: Create a breastfeeding-friendly workplace by providing the
necessary support and facilities for breastfeeding mothers, including private and hygienic
lactation rooms, developing support policies, and flexible working arrangement for
breastfeeding mothers.

In Indonesia, a WFN pilot programme will be implemented for a period of 3 months between July to
September 2025 with the collaboration of select number of companies. The pilot will focus on
improving the access and demand for healthier diets using existing structures in six worksites under
the management of these select companies, located in the Greater Jakarta Area and in nearby West
Java. Each company will select which pillar they will pilot based on the results of self-assessment
using the WFN Scorecard. Each company may select all four of the WFN pillars or can choose to
focus on just one.

GAIN Indonesia is working with a local partner for the implementation of the WFN pilot programme.
The local partner is responsible for, but not limited to, liaising with the worksites and other
stakeholders, including the Ministry of Manpower, conducting the Masterclass Trainer of Trainers,
facilitating workforce nutrition strategic and technical support to worksites, active monitoring of
worksites, and producing case studies on all four pillars based on the results of the pilot programme.
While implementation of these pillars is essential, it is equally critical to understand whether and
how they lead to meaningful improvements in workers’ health, knowledge, and behaviours. This is
where a robust Evaluation plays a vital role.

The purpose of this Evaluation is to:
• Capture measurable changes in the quality and accessibility of health and nutrition-related
facilities and services in select worksites following the implementation of WFN programme.
• Assess the effectiveness of each of the four pillars using a structured indicator framework.
• Generate evidence-based insights for (policy) advocacy.
This Evaluation is a part of strategic investment in building the case for policy change and broader
adoption of workforce nutrition as a national priority

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

The selected vendor will be expected to produce the following deliverables as part of the Evaluation of the Workforce Nutrition (WFN) Programme:
1.Evaluation Plan and Methodology:
A comprehensive document outlining the overall approach to the Evaluation, including:
2.Evaluation framework and logic model
3.Data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative, within detail as mentioned on 3. Scope of Work)
4.Sampling strategy and tools
5.Ethical considerations and data protection protocols
6.Timeline and responsibilities
This document will serve as the foundation for all subsequent Evaluation activities and must be approved by GAIN prior to implementation.
7.Data Collection Tools and Instruments
A document recording the development and/or adaptation of standardized tools for data collection for quantitative and qualitative, within detail as mentioned on 3. Scope of Work. These tools must be contextually appropriate, gender-sensitive, and aligned with the WFN indicator framework.
8.Baseline Report
A brief report on initial analysis of data and information collected at the beginning of the WFN pilot implementation, including analysis of results from the Self-Assessment using WFN Scorecards from all six (6) companies, and other notable observations.
9.Endline Report
A brief report on final analysis of data and information collected at the end of the WFN pilot implementation, including analysis from WFN Scorecards from all six (6) companies, and other notable observations. This report can also be part of the Final Evaluation Report.
10.Final Evaluation Report
A brief but comprehensive report that present findings from the initial and final assessments, including:
11.Descriptive statistics and comparative analysis of key indicators (if relevant)
12.Changes in health and nutrition knowledge and behaviour (disaggregated data by gender, worksite, and other relevant variables)
13.Visualizations (charts, graphs) to support interpretation
14.Summary of key findings and implications
15.Develop actionable recommendations to inform improvements and identify lessons learned
Advocacy insights from the evaluation results to engage and communicate the value of workforce nutrition to the Ministry of Manpower and other key stakeholders, to reflect worker’s insights and experience with the pilot, and to support future resource mobilisation and future programme expansion.

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 and esutarjadi@gainhealth.org
Subject line: Evaluation of Workforce Nutrition Programme – Indonesia

Deadline
Completed proposals should be submitted by email to GAIN before 12 midnight (WIB) Jakarta Time on Sunday, 18 July 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:

https://www.gainhealth.org/evaluation-workforce-nutrition-wfn-pilot-programme-indonesia