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The International Rescue Committee is initiating a short-term nutrition focused project funded by UNICEF. The initial duration of the project is 4 months with possible further extension. The project will contribute to improving the nutrition service delivery and outreach in seven districts of Punjab province.
The Program Officer will serve as the district-level program focal point and will be responsible for planning coordinating supervising reporting and monitoring implementation within the assigned district. The Program Officer will be based in respective districts and will report and provide overall support to the Program Manager for day-to-day project management of the nutrition program. The position will supervise the three-member outreach teams comprising a Nutrition Facilitator IYCF/ECD Counselor and Community Outreach Worker coordinate with LHWs CHIs supported OTP/service points and district health authorities and ensure timely reporting data quality referrals follow-up and community engagement. The Project Manager will keep the project on track by ensuring work plans and spending plans are updated conducting regular check-ins with the team leading progress reviews and carrying out field visits.
Major Responsibilities:
Project Management and Implementation
Planning and Monitoring
Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to Program Manager at Multan. It directly supervises Field Teams (Nutrition Facilitators IYCF Counselors Community Outreach Workers). The position closely coordinates with the finance and supply chain functions and MEAL and MIS.
Minimum Bachelors Masters degree will be advantaged in social sciences Public Health or related field.
Minimum 3 years of working experience with NGOs INGOs. Experience of working in South Punjab particularly target districts will be preferred. Experience supervising large field teams and managing day to day project implementation.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Note: Only Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview and the interviews will be conducted on rolling based.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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