Local Facilitator - Côte d'Ivoire

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

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming regional consultancy initiative supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The broader technical co-operation programme aims to strengthen partner financial institutions in enhancing their micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) lending operations, promoting institutional capacity, and fostering sustainable, green, and inclusive economic growth across target regions.

To support successful country-level implementation in Côte d'Ivoire, we are seeking a qualified Local Facilitator. The expert will play a critical role in coordinating on-the-ground activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting diagnostic checks, and providing essential logistical support to ensure the effective delivery of programme components within the country.

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

• Coordinate on-the-ground project activities and stakeholder engagement in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Support local implementation of technical co-operation and capacity-building measures for financial institutions.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between international experts, local partner financial institutions, and national stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support for workshops, training sessions, and diagnostic assessments.

Scope of work

• Coordinating localized facilitation and implementation support for the regional small business programme within the country.
• Engaging with key local stakeholders, including partner financial institutions and industry representatives.
• Supporting the execution of training measures, workshops, seminars, and webinars at the country level.
• Assisting international experts with diagnostic checks and data collection processes.
• Providing necessary logistical and administrative support for in-country missions and events.
• Contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities to measure outreach and impact.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Côte d'Ivoire

• Serve as the primary in-country point of contact for project coordination and stakeholder communication in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Organize local meetings, workshops, and capacity-building events for financial institution personnel.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating diagnostic checks and advisory services for participating financial institutions.
• Facilitate smooth logistics for visiting international experts and consultants.
• Gather local data and assist in preparing progress reports and monitoring indicators for the EBRD.
• Support visibility and communication efforts to maximize local programme outreach and impact.

Requirements

• University degree in business administration, economics, finance, social sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or administrative support within the finance, trade, or industry sectors in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Familiarity with the local banking and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) landscape is highly advantageous.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication abilities in both languages.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working with international financial institutions or donor-funded technical assistance projects.
• Established professional network among local financial institutions and regulatory bodies in Côte d'Ivoire.

An organized and communicative professional with local expertise in Côte d'Ivoire, experienced in coordinating donor-funded projects, stakeholder engagement, and logistical support within the financial sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• 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 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.