Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is initiating a short-term nutrition-focused project funded by UNICEF. The project aims to improve nutrition service delivery and outreach in seven districts of Punjab province.
As a Community Outreach Worker, you will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating project activities in target union councils of the district. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to the design and implementation of outreach community-focused activities
- Engaging community members in various project-related activities
- Facilitating village-based and door-to-door nutrition screening of children and pregnant and lactating women
- Gathering peer support groups and community committees for orientation sessions
- Conducting regular meetings with peer support groups and community committees
- Coordinating with peer groups and community committees to track and follow up referrals of women and children identified through screening
- Running awareness-raising campaigns in communities
- Collecting data on activities implemented and attendance
- Flagging protection issues that need to be addressed
- Developing and submitting progress reports
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum Bachelor's degree, Master's degree advantageous
- An academic background related to nutrition or health
- Minimum 3-year work experience with an INGO or in offices
- Prior experience or familiarity with community health, nutrition, or MNCH programs preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in community mobilization, awareness-raising, or facilitation of group sessions
- Basic data collection and reporting skills
- Sound understanding of local community dynamics, culture with sensitivity to protection and safeguarding concerns
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