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NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>22nd August, 2025</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>14th September, 2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Islamabad</div>
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<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Development Sector
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<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Full Time</div> <div><b>Position</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Experience</b></div> <div>8 years</div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p>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.</p>
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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.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About you</b></p>
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You will have a Master&rsquo;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&mdash;preferably with experience in Pakistan&rsquo;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&mdash;including in complex geographies such as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).</p>
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Fluency in English and Urdu is a prerequisite.</p><br>
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About the role</b></p>
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As part of Nutrition International&rsquo;s (NI) Technical Team and based in the Pakistan Country Office, the National Program Manager &ndash; 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. <b>I</b><b>n this role you</b> <b>will be responsible to:</b></p>
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<li>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.</li>
<li>Coordinate with relevant national and provincial ministries, departments and authorities (e.g., Health, Food, Law, P&amp;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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Other duties and responsibilities as mentioned in the Job Description.</li></ul><br>
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For more detailed information about the role</b>,</p></div><p></p>
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 </p><p>Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.</p>
<p><b>To apply please visit</b>: https://apply.workable.com/j/58FEF7C8C8</p>
<p>And click on &ldquo;Apply for this Job&rdquo; to submit your application.</p>
<p>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.</p></div><p></p>

National Program Manager, LSFF Regulations, Pakistan

<div><p><b>Employment Type: </b>Project, Full Time</p><p><b>
Title:</b> National Program Manager, LSFF Regulations, Pakistan</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Islamabad</p><p><b>
Deadline for submission: </b>September 14, 2025</p><p><b>
About us</b></p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p><b>
About the role</b></p><p>
As part of Nutrition International&rsquo;s (NI) Technical Team and based in the Pakistan Country Office, the National Program Manager &ndash; 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. <b>In this role you</b> <b>will be responsible to:</b></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant national and provincial ministries, departments and authorities (e.g., Health, Food, Law, P&amp;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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Other duties and responsibilities as mentioned in the Job Description.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
For more detailed information about the role</b>, please click on the attached Job Description</p><p><b>
Requirements</b></p><p><b>
About you</b></p><p>
You will have a Master&rsquo;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&mdash;preferably with experience in Pakistan&rsquo;s food systems and public sector structures.
</p><p>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&mdash;including in complex geographies such as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).</p><p>
Fluency in English and Urdu is a prerequisite.
</p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p><b>
What we offer</b></p><p>
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.
</p><p>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.</p><p>
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
How to apply?</b></p><p>
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
</p><p></p><p><b>To apply please </b>click on &quot;Apply for this job&quot; and submit your application details.</p><p></p><p><b>
The closing date for receiving applications</b> is September 14, 2025.
</p><p>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.</p><p><b>
NI is a non-smoking work environment.</b></p></div>

National Program Manager, Large Scale Food Fortification Regulations, Pakistan

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>27th August, 2025</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>12th September, 2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Islamabad</div>
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<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Development Sector
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<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Consultancy</div> <div><b>Position</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Experience</b></div> <div>7 years</div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p>Consultancy Purpose<br>
Nutrition International seeks to engage a consultant or firm to support the development of an improved forecasting models and a forecasting tool for Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) at national and five provinces/regions of Pakistan (Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Azad Jammu &amp; Kashmir (AJ&amp;K) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Rural).<br>
The assignment will build on current utilization data from the MMS scale-up initiated in April 2025, other relevant data and will generate forecasting models/assumptions and a forecasting tool that better reflect service uptake, eligibility criteria and provincial planning needs for MMS.<br>
Project Background Information<br>
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Background and context<br>
Maternal and newborn health and nutrition needs in Pakistan remain high, with a neonatal mortality rate of 42 per 1,000 live births and a low birthweight prevalence of 23% (2018)1. Micronutrient deficiencies among women of reproductive age are widespread, driven by food insecurity and limited antenatal coverage. Despite national guidelines recommending iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation, adherence remains low, approximately 59% took iron tablets or syrup during pregnancy and only 29% for 90 days or more during pregnancy as recommended2.<br>
In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued updated antenatal care guidelines supporting context-specific use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) as a safe and cost-effective alternative to IFA, based on evidence of improved birth outcomes.3 In 2020 the WHO updated its Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience4 to a context specific recommendation that supports the use of antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) in the context of rigorous research. In Pakistan, the Advancing Maternal Health through MMS Implementation Research (AMMI) project, led by the Ministry of NHSR&amp;C and Nutrition International, generated valuable implementation insights and tools to support the transition to MMS through the ANC platform.<br>
However, early implementation experience and recent analysis of IFA supplementation programs in Pakistan point to persistent bottlenecks in supply planning, including limited forecasting capacity, reliance on population-level estimates, complexities of private/public use and anaemia treatment and lack of real-time consumption data 5. These gaps have contributed to stock-outs, procurement delays, and inefficiencies that can undermine the credibility of supplementation programs. To ensure that MMS scale-up efforts are both effective and sustainable, it is essential to strengthen forecasting approaches that reflect actual service</p>
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delivery trends, accounting for anaemia treatment needs in Pregnant Women and early data from the ongoing rollout. This exercise aligns with the Maternal Nutrition Strategy (2022&ndash;2027), which emphasizes improved planning, financing and coverage of MMS as part of strengthened antenatal nutrition service delivery6.<br>
Building on this evidence, the Government of Pakistan, with technical support from Nutrition International and funding from the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, is now scaling MMS in five selected districts across AJ&amp;K, GB, KP, Punjab, and ICT Rural. The scale-up is guided by readiness assessments, intensive monitoring, and the development of costed provincial implementation plans and a national roadmap to support a sustainable and context-responsive MMS transition.</p>
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DETAILED TORS ATTACHED</b></p></div><p></p>
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Submission Requirements<br>
Qualified* consultants/firms are invited to submit a budgeted proposal that includes the following:<br>
<ul><li>A brief description of the consultant/firm&rsquo;s recent experience in health systems, public health, or health economics, with specific examples of comparable assignments involving quantification, forecasting or supply chain management.</li><li>A proposed concept note (maximum 4 pages) describing the proposed services in response to the TOR, along with a draft workplan for performing the assignment. Proposals exceeding four pages may not be reviewed.</li><li>Budget (in CAD or PKR). The financial proposal should present a comprehensive budget covering all costs required to deliver the assignment, including professional fees, travel to the five project sites and meeting logistics. The proposal should clearly indicate the daily professional fee rate(s) and provide a breakdown of the total cost based on the estimated 60 workdays. Any anticipated travel and logistical expenses should be itemized separately and justified. For Pakistan-based consultants, payments will be made in PKR, converted from the agreed budget in CAD.</li></ul></div>
<div>A proposed schedule for deliverables and payments.<br>
<ul><li>Recent CV(s) of consultant(s), including a management structure matrix (for firms). Firms should be registered as per national/international laws and have a valid Tax Number.</li><li>CVs must not exceed two pages per individual.</li></ul><br>
Any comments or suggestions on the terms of reference.<br>
<ul><li>The selected consultant/firm must have:</li></ul><br>
Extensive demonstrated experience in health planning, public health and supply chain management in public health (minimum 15 years), with a track record of conducting similar assessments.<br>
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Proven experience working in close consultation with government line ministries, particularly the Ministry of Health and provincial health departments, as well as public health workers and community stakeholders in Pakistan.<br>
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Familiarity with the local context, including cultural, political and health system dynamics in Pakistan (preferred).<br>
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-structured reports.<br>
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.</div>
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Expressions of Interest should be sent by email to Olena Karelina (proposals@nutritionintl.org) with the subject header &ldquo;Expression of Interest &ndash;Forecasting of MMS requirements for Scale-Up in Pakistan&rdquo;.</p>
<p>The deadline for submission is Friday September 12, 2025 (EST)</p></div><p></p>

Consultancy for Improved Forecasting of MMS for Scale-Up in Pakistan

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National Program Manager, LSFF Regulations, Pakistan

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Consultancy for Improved Forecasting of MMS for Scale-Up in Pakistan