Local Facilitator - Georgia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - Georgia for a private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Georgia.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming UNDP-funded assignment in Georgia focusing on climate resilience, disaster risk management, and the integration of gender-sensitive socio-economic vulnerability tools. The initiative aims to support the national emergency management authorities in enhancing strategic risk planning and emergency response capabilities across all municipalities.

To successfully execute this advisory and technical project, we are seeking a qualified Local Facilitator to support stakeholder engagement, coordination, and field-level activities. The expert will work closely with national stakeholders, inter-agency working groups, and the core consulting team to ensure seamless operationalization and institutional deployment of the assessment frameworks.

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

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the international expert team and local stakeholders in Georgia.
• Support the integration of local data sources, socio-economic indicators, and community-level insights into the vulnerability assessment tools.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder workshops, capacity-building sessions, and consultations with national emergency management authorities.
• Ensure smooth logistical and administrative execution of field activities across target municipalities.

Scope of work

• Support the harmonization of methodology and framework by liaising with local administrative bodies and regional entities.
• Assist in gathering local spatial and non-spatial datasets, demographic information, and socio-economic indicators from regional and national registries.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and facilitate communication between the project team and the national emergency management authority.
• Support the organization of targeted training sessions, workshops, and institutional capacity-building events.
• Contribute to the preparation of local operational reports, meeting summaries, and stakeholder feedback documentation.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Georgia

• Serve as the primary local point of contact for coordination between the project team and Georgian institutional stakeholders.
• Facilitate access to relevant local networks, government registries, and community-level information sources.
• Organize and support logistical arrangements for stakeholder meetings, inter-agency working group sessions, and capacity-building workshops.
• Assist international experts in contextualizing the vulnerability assessment tool to the specific administrative and socio-economic realities of the country.
• Translate technical documents or interpret during meetings when required to bridge communication gaps.
• Provide regular updates to the team leader regarding local stakeholder engagement and emerging operational challenges.

Requirements

• University degree in social sciences, public administration, international development, economics, environmental management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project facilitation, stakeholder engagement, or coordination of international development projects in Georgia.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, local authorities, and inter-agency working groups.
• Strong understanding of the socio-economic context, administrative structures, and regional setup in Georgia.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian is strictly required.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on UNDP or other international donor-funded projects in the country.
• Familiarity with disaster risk management, climate resilience, or environmental protection sectors in Georgia.

An experienced local coordination and stakeholder engagement professional with deep familiarity with Georgia's institutional landscape and a strong track record of facilitating international technical assistance projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Georgia
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Private sector
• 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 UNDP-financed project in Georgia.
• 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.