Senior Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Nutrition International Full time

Employment Type: Project, Full Time

Title: Senior Project Officer (SPO)

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Deadline for submission: November 24, 2024

About us

Nutrition International (NI) is a center of excellence in global nutrition, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more than 30 years now, we have focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Our work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our Team / Project

Nutrition International is embarking on a new three-year project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to support Government of Pakistan's plans for the transition and scale up of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) at national level. This project blends Nutrition International's operational and technical expertise across the country, regional and headquarters. It builds on years of maternal nutrition programming both in Pakistan and across the globe while incorporating the skills sets of a diverse and dynamic group of technical experts.

About you

You are a Postgraduate in public health, nutrition, health systems management, international development and/or a related field including medical degree. You must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of government policies and programs to address nutrition in Pakistan. You should have an ability to effectively communicate, network and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders, especially national and district governments to achieve program objectives. Around 7 years experience in working with or within public health systems is required.

Fluency in English & Urdu is essential, and knowledge of any regional languages like Pashtu, Sindhi, Baluchi, etc. is an advantage.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer will support high-level advocacy, coordination, partnership building, information management, and MMS-related learning and capacity strengthening to facilitate the effective scale-up of MMS programming within Pakistan. This position will also support the implementation of project activities in the five districts under the guidance of the National Program Manager. The SPO will be responsible for the advocacy, planning, and implementation of strategic activities at the National and Provincial levels.

Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager (Nutrition International), some of the specific tasks of the SPO will include:

  • Review the MMS scale-up related annual implementation plans of the Government in consultation with National/provincial level government counterparts.
  • Work with the Ministry to translate the developed national project plan into provincial plans that will facilitate planning of project activities across the four project enablers and support provincial cross-learning and buy-in.
  • Provide programmatic support to the National Project Manager for strategic program activities. This includes development & finalization of concept notes, plans, strategic documents, program reviews, reports, TORs, MOUs, RFP, and review of proposals.
  • In close coordination with the National Project Manager, document the learnings from the MMS implementation process to inform MMS scale-up recommendations and policy guidelines in Pakistan.
  • Support the timely approvals and execution of planned activities under MMS SMART Scale-up from the MoNHSR&C and Provincial Health Departments.
  • Support the design and review of plans for strategic deliberations under MMS Scale-up including National & Provincial Consultations for developing National/Provincial Roadmaps, Costed Roadmaps, capacity building strategy, and dissemination of implementation research.

What we offer

Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please click on the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is November 24, 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is PKR 39,25,448 per annum.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.

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