Hiring services of a consultant to document program learnings from Pakistan’s large-scale food fortification program
(a) Background
Nutrition International (NI) has been supporting the Government of Pakistan in implementation of various large-scale food fortification (LSFF) programs for more than two decades. Currently, we are providing technical and operational support to the government and private industry stakeholders in implementation of large-scale fortification of edible oil, salt, and wheat flour with financial support from the Global Affairs Canada and the Gates Foundation. To support this work, NI is seeking services of a consultant who can support the documentation of program learnings in the form of manuscripts, case studies, program briefs, and other knowledge products.
(b) Objectives
The objective of the consultancy is to document the program successes and challenges as well as the major findings and recommendations derived from the implementation of LSFF projects in Pakistan. Specifically, the consultant will be required to develop knowledge products including but not limited to manuscripts for peer reviewed journals, abstracts for conferences, case studies, program briefs, and policy briefs on topics agreed with NI project team.
(c) Scope of Work
(i) Conduct a desk review of program documents and literature to synthesize learnings, successes and challenges on large-scale fortification of edible oil, salt and wheat flour in Pakistan
- The consultant will conduct a thorough review of NI’s internal program documents, including project concept notes, logic models, strategy documents, donor reports, program progress reports, and monitoring data;
- Additionally, the consultant will also review peer-reviewed publications, scientific reports, global guidelines, landscape analyses reports, briefs, etc. as well as other available evidence relevant in the context of fortified edible oil, salt and wheat flour in Pakistan;
(ii) Conduct consultation meetings with NI:
- Schedule at least two discussions per month with NI focal point to discuss the structure/ outline, content of various knowledge products, challenges being faced and support required;
(iii) Draft knowledge products to document successes and learnings from NI’s LSFF program in Pakistan:
Based on the topics listed in Table 1, develop: 1) manuscripts which are of publishable quality and can be submitted to PubMed/ Scopus indexed and similar peer-reviewed journals; 2) abstracts and subsequently posters or PowerPoint presentations for conferences organized by The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), Micronutrient Forum, Delivering for Nutrition, etc.; 3) case studies for internal and external dissemination; and 4) program briefs for external dissemination; and 5) policy briefs for external dissemination.
(d) Duration of consultancy:The duration of this consultancy will be 100 days for 18 months, i.e., from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027.
(e) Required experience and skills
Professional Experience
- At least 7-10 years of post-qualification experience in drafting knowledge documents, especially manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals on topics specific to LSFF, dietary strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies, public health nutrition;
- Familiarity with the best international practices and WHO/UN guidelines related to food fortification, quality assurance, and micronutrient policies is desirable.
- Proven track record of at least 5 manuscripts published in PubMed/ Scopus indexed or equivalent journals and 2-3 abstracts selected for presentation in national/ regional and global conferences;
- Experience of working with international NGO’s, agencies, organizations on similar assignments.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of public health nutrition situation in Asian countries, especially Pakistan, role of LSFF and salt fortification in addressing micronutrient deficiencies, impact of LSFF programs in Asian countries, national standard/ national and provincial laws, rules/acts, and regulatory frameworks on fortification of staples, global guidelines on fortification of various staples/ condiments, etc;
- Ability to review the monitoring data shared by NI focal point and develop meaningful interpretations from the same;
- Excellent analytical, research, documentation and report writing skills; and
- Ability to work independently while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
(g) APPLICATION PROCESS Interested Consultants are invited to submit the all required details, documents, Proposal including CV & Cover Letter as per the RFP document by April 10 2026 23:00 PST (Pakistan Standard Time) to proposalspakistan@nutritionintl.org .
For the purpose of requesting information and clarification or for any other purpose relating to this RFP including the RFP process, proponents are to contact only the Contracting Authority for this RFP.