Impactful IYCF & ECD Counseling Specialist

Hiiraan Online Inc.; Punjab; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

International Rescue Committee in Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan, is hiring an Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselor to deliver counseling and early childhood development support to households and communities as part of a UNICEF-funded project.

You will conduct assessments, group sessions, and referrals, coordinate with a three-member outreach team, and report progress to the District Program Officer; willingness to travel within districts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree; Master's degree advantaged.
• 3+ years of INGO or NGO experience in health/nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of IYCF, breastfeeding and complementary feeding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IYCF assessments and counseling for mothers and caregivers.
• Deliver group counseling sessions for mothers and fathers; organize sessions and referrals.
• Support screening, referral and follow-up with the Nutrition Facilitator.
• Maintain records and submit monthly activity reports.
• Coordinate with the three-member outreach team and report to the District Program Officer.

Skills

Facilitation skills

IYCF knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

International Rescue Committee in Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan, is hiring an Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselor to deliver counseling and early childhood development support to households and communities as part of a UNICEF-funded project.

You will conduct assessments, group sessions, and referrals, coordinate with a three-member outreach team, and report progress to the District Program Officer; willingness to travel within districts is required.