Regional Program Manager, Food Fortification at HKI

Overview

Helen Keller Intl is seeking an experienced Regional Program Manager to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for a multi-country food fortification portfolio in West Africa, with a focus on micronutrient fortification of bouillon cubes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a multi-country food fortification portfolio
• Develop and oversee regional and country-level work plans
• Guide adaptive program management and ensure delivery of results.
• Provide technical guidance on fortification policy, regulatory processes, and enforcement
• Support governments, manufacturers, and working groups on food fortification implementation
• Facilitate collaboration among governments, private sector actors, civil society, and research institutions.
• Lead advocacy efforts for adoption and implementation of fortification standards
• Oversee development of technical documents and knowledge products
• Coordinate program implementation across countries
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting processes
• Ensure safeguarding principles and ethical standards are applied.
• Support manufacturers and countries to address formulation, cost, and supply chain challenges
• Serve as a key technical and programmatic contact for donors
• Monitor budgets and track expenditures across the regional portfolio
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies
• Oversee preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports
• Coordinate sub-grant processes and reporting
• Represent Helen Keller Intl at national, regional, and international forums.
• Contribute to global learning, strategy development, and technical initiatives

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Public Health, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience implementing food and nutrition programs
• Strong experience with food fortification programs and policy development in Nigeria or West Africa.
• Experience managing multi-country or regional programs
• Experience translating policies or standards into large-scale implementation
• Experience working with food manufacturers or private-sector partners
• Strong program management skills including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage diverse teams and complex projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in standard digital tools such as Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms
• Fluency in English is required.
• French language proficiency is an advantage
• Ability to work across multiple time zones when required
• Willingness to travel at least 30 percent.

Benefits

Helen Keller Intl offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. Benefits may vary by country according to local regulations.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria or Dakar, Senegal.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: hki.recruitment@hki.org