Senior Consultant – Nutrition/Food Science

LOST is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant in Nutrition or Food Science to support its entrepreneurship and livelihoods initiatives. The consultant will provide technical guidance in food product development within the LOST Incubator, with a focus on enhancing product quality, safety, and supporting sustainable small-scale food production.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of professional experience in food product development, nutrition, or food technology
• Demonstrated success in developing and scaling food products (e.g., energy bars or similar items)
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, packaging, labeling, and shelf-life requirements
• Experience in training, mentoring, and building the capacity of small producers or food startups
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the formulation, testing, and improvement of energy bars and other nutritious food products
• Design and implement quality assurance protocols for production processes
• Supervise pilot production runs and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Develop standardized recipes, process documentation, and quality control procedures
• Support the creation of compliant and market-ready packaging, branding, and labeling
• Deliver hands-on training to incubator participants on food safety, production techniques, and innovation
• Provide technical advice on equipment needs, production facility setup, and raw material sourcing
• Offer market insights to entrepreneurs, including customer trends and product positioning strategies

NB: LOST has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines the principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.