Local Facilitator - Iraq

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Local Facilitator for an upcoming technical co-operation initiative in Iraq funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This comprehensive regional programme is designed to support partner financial institutions in enhancing their micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise lending operations, strengthening institutional capacity, and promoting sustainable, green, and inclusive economic growth.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating on-the-ground activities, managing local stakeholder engagement, and providing essential logistical support for assignment tasks within the country. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strengthening of the financial sector and drive impactful economic development across the region over a multi-year implementation period.

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 implementation tasks effectively within Iraq.
• Engage with local stakeholders, partner financial institutions, and relevant industry actors.
• Provide robust logistical support for regional training measures, diagnostic checks, and advisory services.
• Facilitate seamless communication between international experts and local institutional partners.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of EBRD-backed initiatives supporting MSME development.

Scope of work

• Coordinating on-the-ground activities, stakeholder engagement, and logistical support for assignment tasks in Iraq.
• Supporting the implementation of training programmes, seminars, webinars, and workshops for local financial institutions.
• Assisting with diagnostic checks and operational support for participating financial institutions.
• Executing marketing, outreach, and donor visibility actions at the local level.
• Monitoring local implementation progress and feeding data back to the core management team.
• Contributing to local reporting and administrative tasks as required by the programme.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Iraq

• Serve as the primary in-country point of contact for project coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Organize local meetings, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for visiting international experts and consultants.
• Facilitate data collection and local communication for diagnostic checks and training needs assessments.
• Assist in monitoring local participant engagement and gathering feedback on programme activities.
• Support local visibility and dissemination of knowledge-sharing platform resources among target institutions.
• Draft local progress updates and contribute to regular reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Professional background in finance, trade, industry, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with the financial sector, banking, or MSME development in Iraq.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and logistical management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities with local institutions.
• Proficiency in English and local languages (Modern Standard Arabic).
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on international donor-funded projects, particularly with the EBRD.
• Established professional network within the financial and banking sector in Iraq.
• Familiarity with MSME finance and capacity-building initiatives.

A well-organized local professional with strong connections to the financial sector in Iraq, exceptional logistical skills, and experience facilitating international development projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Iraq
• 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 Iraq.
• 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.