Local Evaluation Facilitator - Mozambique

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Evaluation Facilitator - Mozambique for a environment consultancy assignment financed by Nordic Environment Finance Corporation in Mozambique.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) concerning a mid-term evaluation of a prominent clean cooking initiative in Ukraine. The assignment focuses on accelerating access to modern, higher-tier clean cooking services through private sector engagement and sustainable local business models within the environment sector.

The evaluation serves accountability, learning, and strategic decision-making needs for the donor, implementing partners, and key stakeholders. It generates evidence on programme performance, market growth conditions, and adaptive management to inform future clean cooking strategies and wider sector development.

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

• Assess whether the strategic framing, theory of change, design, and implementation model were appropriate and coherent in light of sector needs and market maturity.
• Analyse implementation progress and explain variation in performance across cooking service providers, technologies, and business models.
• Assess additionality, sustainability prospects, and contribution to market development and private sector scale-up.
• Generate forward-looking insights and actionable recommendations for future clean cooking programming, donor strategies, and financing mechanisms.

Scope of work

• Review strategic documents, project designs, theory of change, and implementation frameworks.
• Assess implementation progress and efficiency in addressing key barriers to private sector scale-up.
• Evaluate programme additionality, sustainability prospects, and market development impacts.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and analyse performance data across different technologies and business models.
• Synthesise findings to generate lessons learned and strategic recommendations for adaptive management.

Your role as Local Evaluation Facilitator - Mozambique

• Facilitate local evaluation activities and coordinate stakeholder engagements in the field.
• Support data collection, interviews, and qualitative/quantitative assessments under the guidance of the evaluation team.
• Contribute to the analysis of implementation progress and local market dynamics.
• Assist in drafting evaluation reports and gathering local contextual evidence.
• Ensure smooth communication between the international evaluation team and local stakeholders.

Requirements

• University degree in evaluation, economics, social sciences, development studies, public policy, business, environmental studies, energy, climate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in evaluation, research management, project coordination, or environmental and energy sectors.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or facilitating evaluations, research studies, or complex analytical assignments.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on clean cooking or energy access programmes in the region.
• Familiarity with Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) evaluation guidelines and procedures.

An experienced local evaluation facilitator with a strong background in environmental or energy sector assessments, excellent research skills, and deep familiarity with local context and stakeholder coordination.

Assignment details

• Location: Mozambique
• Financed by: Nordic Environment Finance Corporation
• Sector: Environment
• 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 Nordic Environment Finance Corporation-financed project in Mozambique.
• 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.