About ASSIST

ASSIST Asia is a self-sustaining Pan-Asian NGO with its HQ in the Philippines and a footprint across South & SE Asia. Focused on social improvement and sustainable transformation, we have implemented over 500 projects in 25 countries in the last 22 years with stakeholders from across the development ecosystem – private, multilateral, civil society and gov’t agencies. Driven by an intrinsic passion to catalyze change and drive sustainable development, our team thrives in serving our partners from ideation to complex project implementation in the realm of social progress. 
As ASSIST’s portfolio and geographic footprint continue to grow, we are strengthening how we systematically capture results, learn from implementation, and communicate impact across projects and regions.

Project Brief

This comprehensive assessment and systems-strengthening initiative aims to optimize an end-to-end supply chain to ensure the reliable delivery of essential nutrition commodities. Over a 12-month period, the program will conduct a systematic evaluation of current processes— ranging from strategic planning to last-mile community delivery— to identify critical bottlenecks, system gaps, and inefficiencies.

Key activities include performing a supplier landscape assessment, developing standardized operational protocols, and creating data-driven tools for improved forecasting, procurement, and inventory management. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to establish measurable performance indicators and a multi-year strategic framework to enhance the equity, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the distribution system.

Scope of Work

• Designing and conducting nutrition supply chain assessments, including data collection and analysis
• Preparing technical reports, policy briefs, and research outputs
• Providing technical support during stakeholder consultations to refine and validate assessment findings

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in nutrition, public health, epidemiology, or food science
• At least 8 years of experience in nutrition research and public health
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, policy briefs, and research outputs that translate findings into actionable recommendations

Requirements

• Responsible for designing and conducting data collection, analysis, and interpretation