Field Coordinator – Djibouti

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Field Coordinator for a finance, youth consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Djibouti.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently seeking an experienced Field Coordinator for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative in Djibouti. This important engagement focuses on the youth and finance sectors, aiming to empower young entrepreneurs and strengthen economic opportunities at the community level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between national strategy and ground-level execution, ensuring that project activities achieve their intended impact across the country.

The assignment spans approximately seven months and requires a dynamic professional capable of managing local stakeholder relationships and driving operational success. Working closely with local authorities, financial institutions, and community groups, the Field Coordinator will facilitate grassroots implementation, monitor progress, and resolve operational challenges on the ground. This position is vital for the smooth delivery of project objectives within the specified timeframe.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Coordinate the day-to-day field implementation of youth and finance sector activities in Djibouti.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, microfinance cooperatives, and civil society organizations.
• Facilitate community-level engagement and ensure active participation of target youth populations.
• Monitor field activities and report on progress, risks, and operational bottlenecks to the project management team.

Scope of work

• Overseeing grassroots execution of project interventions in targeted regions of the country.
• Facilitating workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings with local MSME associations and youth groups.
• Liaising with microfinance institutions, insurers, and regulators to support financial inclusion initiatives.
• Collecting field data and contributing to regular monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Identifying local operational challenges and proposing practical, context-specific solutions.
• Supporting logistical arrangements for field missions and community-level events.

Your role as Field Coordinator

• Manage local coordination and execution of all field-level activities in alignment with the work plan.
• Build and maintain a robust network with local stakeholders, including civil society, cooperatives, and regional authorities.
• Ensure effective communication and trust between the project team and community-level beneficiaries.
• Supervise local support staff and facilitators engaged in community outreach and training delivery.
• Track field-level performance indicators and prepare concise progress reports for management.
• Address implementation bottlenecks swiftly and adapt field strategies in consultation with the team leader.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in social sciences, development, economics or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience coordinating field implementation of donor-funded projects in Djibouti or comparable Horn of Africa contexts
• Strong network with MSME associations, microfinance cooperatives, insurers, regulators, civil society and local authorities in Djibouti
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in French and working proficiency in English. Proficiency in Somali and/or Afar required for community-level delivery

Desirable

• Prior experience working with UNDP or similar international development agencies.
• Specialized knowledge in youth employment and financial sector development in East Africa.

An experienced Field Coordinator with a strong background in managing donor-funded projects in Djibouti, possessing deep local networks and fluency in French, Somali, and/or Afar.

Assignment details

• Location: Djibouti
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Finance, youth
• Estimated duration: 7 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Djibouti.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.