Local Facilitator - Benin

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - Benin for a finance, trade, industry consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Benin.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical co-operation initiative funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The broader regional programme is designed to strengthen partner financial institutions in enhancing their micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) lending operations, promoting sustainable growth, and expanding digital and financial capabilities across targeted regions.

To support the successful execution of this comprehensive programme in Benin, we are seeking a qualified Local Facilitator. This expert will play a critical role in coordinating on-the-ground activities, facilitating essential stakeholder engagement, supporting diagnostic checks, and providing necessary logistical assistance to ensure seamless implementation of the project objectives within the local financial and industrial sector.

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 partner financial institutions in enhancing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) lending operations.
• Strengthen the institutional capacity of financial sector stakeholders through targeted technical interventions.
• Promote sustainable, green, and inclusive economic growth within the local financial and trade ecosystem.
• Facilitate effective on-the-ground coordination, stakeholder communication, and logistical support for programme activities in Benin.

Scope of work

• Coordinate on-the-ground activities and local implementation support across the country.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including partner financial institutions and industry representatives.
• Assist with diagnostic checks and operational assessments of participating financial institutions.
• Provide localized logistical support for training measures, workshops, and advisory services.
• Support marketing, user engagement, and donor visibility actions within the local market.
• Contribute to local monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements for the EBRD.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Benin

• Act as the primary local point of contact for programme implementation in Benin.
• Coordinate logistics and local arrangements for regional training measures, seminars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Facilitate communication and engagement between international experts, local financial institutions, and relevant market actors.
• Assist in organizing diagnostic reviews and gathering necessary operational data from participating institutions.
• Support the monitoring of participant progress and local impact evaluation metrics.
• Assist in executing donor visibility actions and preparing regular activity reports for the project management team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or local facilitation within Benin.
• Familiarity with the local financial sector, banking environment, or MSME development landscape.
• Strong organizational, communication, and logistical management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and local languages relevant to the operational context.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working with international financial institutions or donor-funded technical co-operation projects.
• Background in finance, trade, or industry sectors supporting small business development.

A well-organized local professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience facilitating donor-funded projects within the financial or business development sector in Benin.

Assignment details

• Location: Benin
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Finance, trade, industry
• Estimated duration: 36 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 Benin.
• 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.