DEADLINE: 18TH JUNE, 2026
TECHNOSERVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS & CLOSEOUT CONSULTANT
REFERENCE NO.: RQ10299
BACKGROUND
TechnoServe is implementing the Nigerian Smallholder Dairy Farmer Development Project in partnership with Danone Ecosystem, FanMilk Nigeria, and the Gates Foundation. The project seeks to strengthen the regional dairy value chain by increasing milk production, improving market access for smallholder dairy farmers and herders, and strengthening the systems and partnerships required for sustainable dairy sector growth.
As the project approaches its final implementation phase, TechnoServe is seeking a short-term Program Operations & Closeout Consultant (hereafter referred to as the “Service Provider”) to support the successful completion of project activities through September 2026. The Service Provider will focus on coordinating project closeout activities, managing donor reporting, and leading the development and implementation of a transition strategy for TechnoServe-supported Milk Collection Centers (MCCs).
Scope of Work
(a) Project Closeout Planning and Coordination
· Develop and maintain a detailed project closeout workplan through September 2026.
· Coordinate implementation of closeout activities across technical, operational, financial, and administrative workstreams.
· Monitor progress against closeout milestones and identify risks to successful completion.
· Facilitate regular coordination meetings with project leadership and technical teams to track implementation progress and resolve issues.
· Support development of project lessons learned and closeout documentation.
(b) Donor Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
· Coordinate preparation and submission of donor reports, presentations, and project updates.
· Provide updates for communication with Danone, FanMilk, Gates Foundation representatives, and other key stakeholders as requested by TechnoServe.
· Support preparation of governance meetings, donor review sessions, and closeout discussions.
· Ensure reporting is aligned with project commitments, budget performance, and agreed results frameworks.
(c) Milk Collection Center (MCC) Transition Strategy
· Conduct an assessment of operational, financial, and market conditions affecting long-term MCC sustainability.
· Identify and engage potential independent operators, investors, local businesses, cooperatives, NGOs, or dairy market actors capable of assuming MCC operations.
· Develop a practical MCC transition strategy, including standard financial, operational, governance operating procedures, and risk considerations.
· Facilitate discussions and negotiations with prospective operators and project stakeholders.
· Support implementation of the transition plan and monitor progress through project closeout.
(d) Operational Oversight and Risk Management
· Monitor implementation risks and recommend mitigation measures to project leadership.
· Support coordination of project budgets, deliverables, and operational planning during the final implementation period.
· Ensure alignment between closeout activities, donor expectations, and project resources.
· Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen sustainability and future dairy programming opportunities.
