Local Data Collection & Stakeholder Facilitator (Anglophone Africa) – Multicountry

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Data Collection & Stakeholder Facilitator (Anglophone Africa) for a consultancy assignment financed by Pan African Federation of Accountants in Multicountry.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment commissioned by the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA). The initiative aims to strengthen gender parity, advance women's representation in leadership and operational roles, and promote inclusive development within the accountancy profession across Africa. We are seeking a qualified Local Data Collection & Stakeholder Facilitator for Anglophone Africa to support regional engagement and data gathering.

In this role, the expert will play a vital part in facilitating stakeholder consultations, conducting regional interviews, and gathering robust quantitative and qualitative data from English-speaking member Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs). The successful candidate will work closely with the core team to ensure smooth field operations and effective communication with key stakeholders across Anglophone countries throughout the duration of the project.

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 local data collection initiatives across Anglophone Africa for the baseline study on women's representation in the accountancy profession.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordinate interviews, focus groups, and validation sessions with regional PAOs and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between the core consulting team and local stakeholders in the Anglophone region.
• Contribute to the successful rollout and testing of the Women in Accountancy in Africa (WiAiA) Index within the assigned region.
• Assist in gathering local insights to inform the development of the Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit and mentorship programmes.

Scope of work

• Conduct continent-wide baseline assessments to evaluate current levels of women’s participation, retention, and leadership in member PAOs.
• Design and distribute survey instruments and collect quantitative and qualitative data across the Anglophone region.
• Pilot the WiAiA Index as a standardized measurement tool across selected regional PAOs.
• Facilitate regional workshops, validation sessions, and stakeholder interviews with PAOs, regulatory bodies, and women accountancy networks.
• Support the integration of local context into the Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit and mentorship frameworks.
• Synthesize findings from stakeholder consultations into structured summary reports for the core team.

Your role as Local Data Collection & Stakeholder Facilitator (Anglophone Africa)

• Lead on-the-ground data collection activities across designated Anglophone African countries.
• Identify, map, and secure the participation of key stakeholders within the regional accountancy sector.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and focus group discussions.
• Administer surveys and conduct semi-structured interviews with representatives from PAOs and women accountancy networks.
• Review and validate collected data for accuracy, completeness, and reliability before analysis by the research team.
• Draft summary reports on stakeholder engagement outcomes and regional data collection processes.
• Liaise with local institutional partners to foster strong cooperation and buy-in for the project.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, field research, or project facilitation in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Anglophone Africa region and familiarity with local institutional contexts.
• Strong networking and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with high-level institutional representatives.
• Proven experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection, interviews, and focus groups.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent reporting skills.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working with Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) or financial sector stakeholders.
• Background in gender equality, social inclusion, or women's empowerment initiatives.
• Experience facilitating regional workshops and multi-stakeholder consultations.

An experienced facilitator and researcher with deep knowledge of the Anglophone African institutional landscape, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record in supporting regional data collection for gender and development projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Multicountry
• Financed by: Pan African Federation of Accountants
• 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 Pan African Federation of Accountants-financed project in Multicountry.
• 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? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

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.