National Program Manager, Large Scale Food Fortification Regulations, Pakistan

Employment Type: Project, Full Time

Title: National Program Manager, LSFF Regulations, Pakistan

Location: Islamabad

Deadline for submission: September 14, 2025

About us

Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors, and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into a broader development agenda. 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 team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

As part of Nutrition International's (NI) Technical Team and based in the Pakistan Country Office, the National Program Manager – LSFF Regulations is responsible for leading and supporting legislative and regulatory processes related to food fortification in Pakistan. This includes advancing and approval of the legal framework, rules, regulations, policies, standards for wheat flour, edible oil, and iodized salt under the LSFF portfolio. In this role you will be responsible to:

· Act as the focal point for all legislative and regulatory initiatives under the LSFF portfolio to support fortification initiatives for all three commodities of wheat flour, edible oil and edible salt iodization.

· Coordinate with relevant national and provincial ministries, departments and authorities (e.g., Health, Food, Law, P&D Departments, Assembly Secretariat, Cabinet Division) and serve as a primary liaison to facilitate the advancement and approval of food fortification laws, rules, regulations, standards and related policies.

· Translate technical inputs and program evidence into policy advocacy messages and actionable recommendations to strengthen regulatory, policy level frameworks, drawing on guidance from WHO, Codex Alimentarius, and national standards, in collaboration with the Senior LSFF Manager.

· Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations with private sector actors (e.g., salt processors, wheat flour, and edible oil industries), public sector bodies (e.g., Food Departments, Food Authorities, PSQCA, PCSIR), and development partners (e.g. WFP, UNICEF, WHO) to build consensus on LSFF priorities and support finalization and approval of laws, rules and regulations.

· Other duties and responsibilities as mentioned in the Job Description.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

About you

You will have a Master's degree in Public Health, Food Sciences, Food Systems, Nutrition, Public Policy, or related disciplines with a minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in food fortification, policy advocacy, regulatory affairs, or related fields—preferably with experience in Pakistan's food systems and public sector structures.

You will come with a proven ability to engage and coordinate with government ministries, regulatory bodies, and enforcement agencies on legal frameworks, MOUs, and NOCs related to LSFF implementation—including in complex geographies such as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Fluency in English and Urdu is a prerequisite.

What we offer

Nutrition International offers 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, accommodation 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 "Apply for this job" and submit your application details.

The closing date for receiving applications is September 14, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is PKR 56,19,438/- per annum. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.