Community Outreach Worker – Nutrition Project

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching a short-term, nutrition-focused project funded by UNICEF in seven districts of Punjab province, with an initial duration of 4 months and possible extension. The Community Outreach Worker coordinates and facilitates project activities in the target union councils, working in a team of IYCF counselors and nutrition facilitators and reporting to the District Program Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Help design and implement outreach activities and give timely input to the project team.
• Organise initial meetings, form peer support groups and community health committees, and run orientation sessions.
• Facilitate village-based and door-to-door nutrition screening of children and pregnant and lactating women.
• Hold regular meetings with peer groups and committees, and help track referrals of women and children identified through screening.
• Run awareness-raising campaigns on nutrition, health and related topics, and flag protection issues needing attention.
• Collect data on activities and attendance, submit weekly reports, and prepare progress reports.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and reporting procedures, and perform other assigned tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree; master's degree and a background in nutrition or health are valued.
• At least 3 years of work experience with an INGO or in offices; prior experience in community health, nutrition or MNCH preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the outreach areas, including door-to-door visits.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust with community members, women, children and local influencers.
• Experience in community mobilisation, awareness-raising or facilitating group sessions in rural or underserved settings.
• Basic data collection and reporting, with accurate record-keeping and timely submission of activity and attendance data.
• Sensitivity to protection and safeguarding concerns.