Local Facilitator - Mexico

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for UNDP in Mexico focusing on environmental sustainability, industry practices, and sustainable finance. The assignment supports the implementation of national environmental commitments by strengthening the operational and financial capacities of specialized refrigerant management and destruction centers across the country.

We are currently seeking a Local Facilitator based in Mexico to support local implementation, stakeholder engagement, and the coordination of participatory workshops and virtual training sessions. This role is vital for ensuring seamless communication and logistical coordination with key national stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.

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 consolidation and proper operation of centers dedicated to refrigerant recovery, recycling, and destruction in Mexico.
• Facilitate effective local engagement and coordination with key actors in the environmental and industrial sectors.
• Support the successful execution of virtual training programs and capacity-building activities.
• Ensure smooth communication channels between the core project team and participating national centers.

Scope of work

• Perform stakeholder mapping and engagement activities with local centers and key industry actors in Mexico.
• Coordinate and support the execution of virtual training programs and specialized workshops.
• Assist in gathering relevant local data and documentation regarding the operational context of participating centers.
• Facilitate remote and digital interactions between the national environmental office and key sector stakeholders.
• Support the dissemination of business management tools and self-diagnosis guides developed for the centers.
• Assist in logistics and local arrangements for project activities across the country.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Mexico

• Serve as the primary local point of contact for coordination activities in Mexico.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and virtual training sessions.
• Support the core team in contextualizing tools and materials for the local operating environment.
• Coordinate logistics for remote and digital interactions with participating centers.
• Draft progress reports on local engagement and workshop participation.
• Identify and resolve local operational bottlenecks related to project implementation.

Requirements

• University degree in social sciences, business administration, environmental studies, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in local facilitation, stakeholder engagement, or project coordination in Mexico.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience managing virtual and in-person workshops.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is strictly required.
• Familiarity with the national environmental sector and industry stakeholders in Mexico.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on assignments funded by UNDP or other international organizations.
• Experience in environmental management, waste management, or energy efficiency sectors.

An organized and communicative professional based in Mexico with proven experience in local facilitation, stakeholder coordination, and workshop management within the environmental or industrial sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Mexico
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Environment, industry, finance
• Estimated duration: 8 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 UNDP-financed project in Mexico.
• 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.