Community Outreach Worker – Nutrition Project

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching a short-term, nutrition-focused project funded by UNICEF, initially 4 months with possible extension, covering seven districts of Punjab province. 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.
• Engage community members, including forming peer support groups and community health committees, and run awareness campaigns on nutrition and health.
• Facilitate village-based and door-to-door nutrition screening of children and pregnant and lactating women, and organize orientation sessions for peer groups and committees.
• Hold regular meetings with peer groups and committees, and track and follow up referrals of women and children identified through screening.
• Keep communities informed about the project and its planned activities.
• Collect data on activities and attendance, submit weekly reports, develop progress reports and flag protection issues needing attention.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and reporting procedures, and perform other assigned tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree; a master's degree is advantageous; nutrition or health backgrounds are valued.
• At least 3 years of work experience with an INGO or in offices; prior experience or familiarity with community health, nutrition or MNCH programs preferred.
• Experience in community mobilization, awareness-raising or facilitating group sessions in a rural or underserved setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and sound understanding of local community dynamics, culture and protection concerns.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including door-to-door visits.