Background:

Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Business Network Pakistan is a part of the global movement for Scaling Up

Nutrition (SUN). SUN Business Network (SBN) was established to leverage the private sector’s

competitive advantage in addressing malnutrition. SBN Pakistan is co-convened by Global Alliance for

Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and World Food Programme (WFP) while GAIN is leading as secretariat. SBN

Pakistan has signed up by 33 companies with diverse commitments to contribute to improving nutrition

in Pakistan. Workplace nutrition is one of the priorities of SBN globally and the recent strategic review of

SBN Pakistan’s business engagement strategy has identified workplace nutrition as a priority area for

SBN Pakistan.

Workplace nutrition is an emerging concept adopting by companies in developed countries as a part of

their employee wellness programs in a response to increased malnutrition and resulting negative impact

on employees health and work. Workplace nutrition is one of the areas where business can take

immediate action in contributing to improving nutrition. It requires least investment and businesses

have a clear incentive to adopt and sustain it. Investing in workplace nutrition pays off companies by

increasing the productivity of the workforce and reducing illness associated with malnutrition. Once the

program is demonstrated in the selected companies, SBN will begin advocacy for workplace nutrition in

the private sector.

Workplace nutrition programs take many forms and can be adopted differently in different types of

businesses. Such programs may include breastfeeding support (above and beyond the law), nutrition

education, provision of nutritious food at work (lunches or snacks), health checks (BMI, weight, and

blood pressure) with relevant counseling etc. Since such practices are entirely new in the context of

developing countries such as Pakistan, SBN has prioritized it to demonstrate, and 5 of the SBN member

companies have shown interest to implement. In this regard, SBN is looking for a consultant to design

and execute workplace nutrition program for 5 companies in Pakistan in the light of Global Workplace

Nutrition Practices.

Globally, GAIN has developed toolkits for executing workplace nutrition programs which can be used or

contextualized for Pakistan.

Objectives and outputs of this consultancy

The objective of the consultancy is to facilitate GAIN-SBN to demonstrate workplace nutrition program

in Pakistan at the workplaces of 5 SBN member companies. Specific outputs of the consultancy are;

1. Customized workplace nutrition program and execution plan for each company

2. 5 companies are facilitated in the implementation of workplace nutrition program

3. Completion report comprising of comprising of lessons learned recommendations and action

and next steps

Scope of Work

1. Assess the selected companies for the existing employee wellness programs, workplace food,

and health policies & services

2. Asses what mode of or a combination of workplace nutrition practice 1) breastfeeding support

(above and beyond the law), 2) nutrition education, provision of nutritious food at work

(lunches or snacks), 3) health checks (BMI, weight, blood pressure) with relevant counseling are

feasible for each of the identified companies.

3. Desk research on available reports and toolkits on workplace nutrition

4. Determine the resources required to implement the Workplace nutrition program

5. Design detailed workplace nutrition programs for each company and develop an execution plan

6. Facilitate and advice the execution process and such as the development of food menus,

workplace messages, and branding etc. as identified in the plan

7. Develop a mechanism for sustainability of the workplace nutrition

8. Define indicators to evaluate workplace nutrition program’s impact

9. Present the workplace nutrition program completion to a larger group of stakeholders in a

workshop

Deliverables:

1. Inception report

2. Need assessment report of 5 companies for implementing workplace nutrition

3. Workplace nutrition program design and execution strategy & plan

5. Completion report

6. Presentation to stakeholders in a workshop/meeting

Recipient of this work:

This work will be delivered to the convenors (GAIN & WFP), Executive Body of SBN, and the relevant companies.

Timeline and Level of effort:

The consultancy will be delivered over a 3 months period with a total of 20 days level of effort.

Consultant progress will be tracked against a weekly work plan.

Eligibility:

Proposals will be accepted from experienced and reputable individuals or collaborative arrangements

that meet the following requirements.

1. Background in food, nutrition, and health

2. Skills and experience in designing solutions and behavioral change communication materials

related to food, diets and healthy behavior.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders

4. Strong analytical skills

5. Experience of organizational need and human resource need analysis will be an advantage

Selection criteria:

Understanding of the assignment 15%

Methodology proposed 25%

Relevant experience of consultant(s) dedicated for the consultancy 30%

Overall financial 30%

Travel and accommodation will be provided for outstation travels by SBN-GAIN. Financial proposal

should also include a suggested payment schedule against the deliverables in percentages.

Additional details required from the consultant

First Name:

Last Name:

Address (Street Number + Street):Postal Code:City:

Country:Phone:Main Contact Person (First Name + Last Name if different from consultant name above):

Email Address:Name of Bank:

Address of Bank (Street Number + Street; Postal Code + City; Country):

Name of account holder Account Number Swift Code IBAN