Community Outreach Worker – Nutrition Project

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is launching a short‑term nutrition project in seven districts of Punjab province, funded by UNICEF. As a Community Outreach Worker you will coordinate and facilitate community‑focused activities, supporting the identification, screening and referral of malnourished children and women.

Key responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of outreach activities, including formation of community‑health committees and peer support groups.
• Conduct village‑based and door‑to‑door nutrition screening of children, pregnant and lactating women.
• Facilitate orientation sessions and regular meetings with peer support groups and community committees.
• Track and follow up referrals of identified women and children, ensuring timely linkage to services.
• Run awareness‑raising campaigns on nutrition, health and related topics.
• Collect activity data, record attendance and submit weekly reports to the District Program Officer.

Required profile

• Experience in community outreach, health or nutrition projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and report to supervisors.
• Strong communication skills for engaging community members and groups.

Required skills