Program Lead - Supply Chain, Operations & Technology Access

Responsibilities:

Lead the Supply Chain and Operations Management Intervention:

• Optimize operations of FLBs to minimize costs associated with reaching low-income consumers (LICs).
• Address operational constraints, including raw material sourcing, food safety, packaging, logistics, product development and equipment sourcing.
• Facilitate technical assistance from food technologists and business development service providers tailored to the needs of FLBs.
• Build partnerships with produce aggregators, distributors, logistics firms, and other value chain actors to enhance business efficiency.
• Develop strategies to reduce food loss and waste, including implementing improved food safety practices.

Oversee the Technology Access Intervention:

• Provide tailored support for SMEs and micro-processing clusters in process design, equipment sourcing, installation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with local equipment fabricators, vendors, and engineering service providers to ensure access to durable and suitable machinery.
• Conduct return on investment analyses and support plant layout optimization for FLBs.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Technology
• Incubator Hubs, and the Equipment Fabricators Association of Nigeria.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Work with the M&E lead to track the impact of interventions, ensuring that FLBs achieve targeted improvements in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Prepare detailed reports, case studies, and success stories highlighting the outcomes of the interventions.
• Utilize data-driven insights to refine intervention strategies and improve support delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management, supply chain optimization, or operations management, preferably within the food processing or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in advising on equipment selection, process optimization, and operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by SMEs in accessing technology and implementing efficient operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

About Us:

Food Health Systems Advisory Limited (FHSA) is a leading management consulting firm that specializes in providing comprehensive advisory services to the private sector, governments, and internationan in the field of food systems and international development. As trusted advisors, we offer a wide range of advisory services, including research, project implementation, food safety and quality management, training, crisis and complaint management outsourcing, product development, and agribusiness. Our team of experts is highly skilled in various domains, including food safety, nutrition, agro-processing, food security, food trade, food laws, and compliance. At FHSA, we are committed to providing strategic guidance and customized solutions to address the food systems challenges in Africa.

Location: Lagos

Work Mode: Hybrid (80% office, 20% remote)