Senior Manager,Program Delivery

Job Description

Location : Lagos / Nigeria (60% office, 40% remote, 3 out of 5 days in the office)

Reports To : Managing Partner

Experience : 10-12 years

Industry : Food Systems / Development / Consulting

Position Summary :

Food Health Systems Advisory is a management consulting and business advisory firm providing top-tier advisory and technical services to philanthropic foundations, international organisations, donors, governments, non-profits, and corporations on strategy, policy, and program implementation. We specialise in topics related to food systems,  nutrition, agriculture, health, and climate. Our experts work with philanthropic foundations, international organisations, donors, non-profits, investors, and food companies / corporations focused on sustainable food systems and value addition.

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior  Manager, Program Delivery to lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and management of complex, high-impact programs across our portfolio. This role is responsible for translating strategy into action by ensuring efficient and high-quality program delivery, while also identifying new program opportunities and designing innovative solutions that drive systemic change in food systems and related sectors.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in program execution, budgeting, operations, and cross-functional team leadership, with a proven ability to manage donor expectations and deliver results in dynamic development contexts.

Key Responsibilities :

Program Implementation & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of programs, from startup through implementation to close-out.
• Develop and manage comprehensive workplans, budgets, and implementation frameworks aligned with project goals and donor expectations.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope and budget, with measurable results and strong field-level execution.
• Build and maintain effective operational systems to support delivery, risk management, and performance tracking.

Program Design & Development

Budget & Financial Management

Stakeholder & Team Management

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning

Strategic Input & Organizational Growth

Requirements

Key Skills and Attributes :

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, international development, public health, or a related field. 10–12 years of progressive experience in program management and implementation within development, consulting, or donor-funded environments. Demonstrated experience in leading the full cycle of program delivery—from design, budgeting, and implementation to monitoring and close-out. Proven ability to identify, conceptualize, and launch new programs aligned with sectoral and organizational priorities. Strong familiarity with donor-funded project cycles, compliance, and reporting (e.g., BMGF, USAID, FCDO, etc.). Experience working in Africa or other LMICs is highly desirable. Key Skills and Attributes : Strong leadership and operational execution skills. Excellent budgeting, planning, and financial oversight abilities. Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Adaptable and resourceful in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset. Committed to team development, inclusion, and collaboration. Growth-oriented and skilled in spotting opportunities, building partnerships, and crafting winning proposals.