Local Facilitator - Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - Côte d'Ivoire for a finance, media consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the EBRD in Côte d'Ivoire. The initiative focuses on scaling up activities and impact within the housing finance and financial inclusion sectors, supporting regional mortgage refinancing institutions and participating financial intermediaries.

We are seeking a qualified Local Facilitator to join our multidisciplinary team for this 7-month engagement. The expert will play a pivotal role in facilitating in-country coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance delivery to enhance affordable housing solutions and innovative financing mechanisms.

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 successful execution of EBRD-backed technical assistance in the housing finance sector.
• Facilitate seamless communication and coordination with local financial institutions, regulators, and housing stakeholders in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Assist in conducting comprehensive baseline assessments and market studies on affordable housing and rent-to-own schemes.
• Contribute to the rollout of capacity-building programs and workshops for commercial banks and microfinance institutions.

Scope of work

• Conduct institutional and market assessments related to low- and middle-income housing finance and mortgage refinancing.
• Map key housing market stakeholders, commercial banks, microfinance institutions, and target beneficiary segments in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic action plans and operational frameworks for rent-to-own housing solutions.
• Support the design and delivery of specialized thematic workshops, training sessions, and technical seminars for participating financial institutions.
• Provide hands-on advisory support and local logistical coordination during the implementation of new financial products.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, policy recommendations, and knowledge-sharing materials for project stakeholders.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Côte d'Ivoire

• Act as the primary in-country liaison between the project team, local stakeholders, partner financial institutions, and beneficiary agencies in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, interviews, and focus groups required for baseline assessments and institutional analyses.
• Support international experts in gathering local data, regulatory frameworks, and market intelligence on housing and real estate finance.
• Assist in organizing and executing in-country capacity-building activities, training sessions, and technical workshops.
• Provide localized operational support for the pilot testing of new affordable housing financial products and frameworks.
• Contribute to local reporting and ensure timely delivery of assigned project components in coordination with the team leader.

Requirements

• University degree in finance, economics, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience working in the financial sector, banking, financial inclusion, or housing finance in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Strong understanding of the local banking landscape, commercial banks, and microfinance institutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with public and private sector actors.
• Full professional proficiency in French (written and spoken); working knowledge of English is highly desirable.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded technical assistance projects, specifically with international financial institutions like the EBRD.
• Specific expertise in affordable housing solutions, mortgage lending, or innovative financing mechanisms such as rent-to-own schemes.

An experienced local professional with a strong background in financial inclusion and housing finance in Côte d'Ivoire, possessing excellent stakeholder management skills and fluency in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Finance, media
• 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 EBRD-financed project in Côte d'Ivoire.
• 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.