Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, the expert has dedicated 17 years to project support services. Excelling in strategic sourcing, compliance management, and supply chain optimization, the expert has led teams in managing projects valued at over $500 million. Responsibilities have included developing procurement strategies, risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration. Career highlights include optimizing supply chain operations in conflict zones and ensuring compliance with donor requirements, showcasing strong leadership and project management skills in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with renowned donors such as USAID, Global Fund, FCDO-DFID, JICA, and the British High Commission. The expert's involvement has encompassed managing procurement and supply chain activities for health and governance projects, providing technical assistance, and spearheading capacity-building initiatives. Projects have been national and sector-specific, covering areas like healthcare, infrastructure, and justice, predominantly in Nigeria. The expert has managed projects valued at up to $500 million, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and optimizing supply chain operations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert's background includes positions in diverse sectors such as health, humanitarian aid, logistics, procurement, administration, transport, and risk management. Previously held roles include Head of Supply Chain Management and Director of Procurement, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, compliance, and project management. The expert's interdisciplinary skills involve integrating supply chain strategies into humanitarian responses, with a geographic focus on Nigeria, Rwanda, and the UK. This diverse sectoral experience enables effective management of complex operations across various international contexts.

Worked extensively in Nigeria, Rwanda, and the UK, the expert has a deep familiarity with the Nigerian supply chain landscape, having spent 15 years in the region. This experience has provided significant insights into local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, contributing to expertise in managing complex supply chain operations in challenging environments.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Igbo, and Yoruba, the expert's language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Nigeria and other countries, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and enhancing collaboration in international development projects.

With an MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, and a BSc in Business Administration from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, the expert's educational background underpins extensive experience in supply chain and procurement management within international development sectors.