KP 3: Junior Expert – Multiple countries

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a KP 3: Junior Expert for a youth, media consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Multiple countries.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Junior Expert (KP 3) for an upcoming technical assistance initiative funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This multi-country framework programme focuses on enhancing human capital management, productivity, and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by addressing critical workforce skills gaps.

The successful candidate will play a vital operational and analytical role within the project team, supporting research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities across various developing markets. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful private sector development and employment programmes in an international consulting environment.

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

• Support the adaptation of human resources and skills development toolkits for regional SME markets.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of capacity-building initiatives and train-the-trainer workshops.
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder engagement and maintaining partnerships with local institutional actors.
• Support rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on programme performance and employment outcomes.

Scope of work

• Review and adapt existing human resources management and skills development toolkits to the regional SME context.
• Support the design and delivery of training programmes and train-the-trainer modules for local consultants and vocational providers.
• Assist in deploying targeted technical assistance and advisory services to upgrade SME internal management practices.
• Establish and manage operational networks and communication channels with local consulting firms and industry associations.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track key performance indicators and capacity-building results.

Your role as KP 3: Junior Expert

• Provide day-to-day operational and analytical support to the core project team across multi-country assignments.
• Conduct research, data collection, and data analysis relating to employment, skills, and private sector development.
• Assist in organizing and delivering training sessions, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the drafting and formatting of periodic progress reports, technical deliverables, and impact evaluations.
• Facilitate communication and coordination with local partners, training providers, and institutional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Not stated
• Professional with experience supporting research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, training delivery and monitoring and evaluation activities related to employment, skills and private sector development programmes
• Languages: Fluent English and French

Desirable

• Previous experience working on EBRD or international donor-funded private sector development projects.
• Familiarity with human resources management systems and SME capacity-building initiatives.

A proactive junior professional with strong analytical and organizational skills, experienced in supporting multi-country private sector development, research, and capacity-building programmes in fluent English and French.

Assignment details

• Location: Multiple countries
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Youth, media
• Estimated duration: 24 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 EBRD-financed project in Multiple countries.
• 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.