Supply Chain Expert, Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project @Tetra Tech

Job Description

Supply Chain Expert

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company

Maiduguri, Nigeria (with travel to Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states)

Note: Only Nigerian citizens are eligible for this position.

About MSI:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C.-based management consultancy with 40 years of experience. We specialize in monitoring and evaluation, democracy and governance, peace and stability, rule of law, education, gender and inclusion, strategic communications, and leadership development. We work with diverse clients, including USAID, other U.S. government agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, and NGOs, in 90 countries globally.

About the Project:

The Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) provides independent, verifiable data on USAID/BHA-funded humanitarian assistance activities in Nigeria. Due to security constraints, TPM is crucial for USAID/BHA oversight and accountability. NTPMP data informs programmatic adjustments and decisions.

About the Role:

The Supply Chain Expert provides technical expertise and oversight for supply chain analysis, monitoring, and quality assurance of humanitarian assistance in northern Nigeria. This includes operationalizing a two-tiered Quality Assurance System (QAS) to monitor, evaluate, and mitigate risks. Reporting to the Senior Monitoring Advisor, the Expert will implement monitoring practices across facilities, transportation, and distribution, incorporating community and market insights to prevent diversion. This is a full-time, five-year position based in Maiduguri.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise on supply chain analysis and monitoring.
• Operationalize project diversion control systems.
• Assist BHA and implementing partners (IPs) in addressing supply chain gaps and risks.
• Design, implement, and oversee a two-tiered QAS for food, NFIs, health, WASH, and shelter sectors.
• Develop community and market-level monitoring within the QAS to detect diversion (vendor/customer interviews, market observations, product verification).
• Manage technical oversight of supply chain monitoring (inventory and documentation checks at warehouses, facilities, and distribution sites).
• Coordinate supply chain checks to assess storage conditions and monitor for leakage risks.
• Incorporate community and market monitoring approaches into the QAS.
• Explore AI applications for enhanced supply chain tracking.
• Utilize technology (photos, videos, drones) for documentation and oversight.
• Train field monitors on supply chain monitoring best practices.
• Support TPM visits and conduct real-time and post-distribution monitoring.
• Update data collection protocols and tools.
• Provide USAID/BHA and IPs with timely, actionable information via an interactive dashboard.
• Communicate urgent issues promptly to USAID/BHA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum five years of experience in supply chain management and monitoring.
• Experience designing TPM data collection instruments.
• Experience designing and implementing quality assurance systems.
• Familiarity with AI applications in supply chain monitoring.
• Ability to work in challenging environments.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong English proficiency (written and oral).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Reasonable accommodations are provided.

To Apply:

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page for accommodation requests.