Manufacturing Sector Specialist / Industrial Operations Consultant

About the role

ISD Consulting Rwanda is seeking experienced experts for project‑based advisory assignments across Rwanda and East Africa. The role involves supporting manufacturing sector assessments, industrial value‑chain analysis, operational performance reviews and investment opportunity assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing sector trends, market structure, growth drivers and investment opportunities.
• Identify priority manufacturing subsectors and value‑chain opportunities.
• Assess commercial attractiveness, competitiveness, operational risks and investment viability.
• Review production processes, operational efficiency, quality control, inventory management and supply‑chain issues where relevant.
• Evaluate cost drivers, productivity, maintenance practices, energy/fuel use and propose improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to investment frameworks, sector reports, management presentations and practical recommendations.

Required profile

• Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, operations management, business, economics, finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, industrial development, investment advisory or factory diagnostics.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, feasibility studies, investment assessments or operational reviews.
• Prior work with private‑sector clients, investors, development finance institutions, consulting firms, government agencies or industrial companies is an asset.

Required skills

• Manufacturing sector analysis
• Industrial engineering
• Production management
• Quality control
• Cost efficiency assessment
• Maintenance and productivity improvement
• Energy efficiency evaluation