Local Facilitator - Nigeria

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Local Facilitator for an upcoming technical co-operation initiative in Nigeria supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This comprehensive regional programme is designed to strengthen partner financial institutions in enhancing their micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise lending operations, promoting sustainable, green, and inclusive economic growth across the finance, trade, and industry sectors.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role on the ground, coordinating local activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and providing essential implementation support for the assignment in Nigeria. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable economic development and financial sector capacity building 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 activities and logistical support for programme implementation in Nigeria
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement with partner financial institutions and local counterparts
• Support the execution of diagnostic checks and local capacity building initiatives
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements for the EBRD

Scope of work

• Coordinate local stakeholder engagement and logistical arrangements for assignment tasks in Nigeria
• Support the delivery of regional training measures, seminars, and workshops for financial institution personnel
• Assist with diagnostic checks and operational reviews of participating financial institutions
• Facilitate user engagement and communication regarding digital knowledge-sharing platforms
• Contribute to marketing, outreach, and donor visibility actions locally
• Assist with monitoring participant progress and evaluating local training effectiveness
• Prepare regular progress reports and documentation for the core management team

Your role as Local Facilitator - Nigeria

• Serve as the primary local point of contact for programme activities in Nigeria
• Manage day-to-day coordination with local financial institutions and stakeholders
• Provide administrative and logistical support for workshops, meetings, and diagnostic visits
• Assist international experts in executing country-specific tasks and assessments
• Facilitate communication between the central project management team and local actors
• Support the collection of data and information required for regular reporting and monitoring
• Ensure adherence to local operational protocols and visibility guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, business administration, economics, 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 Nigeria
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple logistical tasks
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, alongside strong local language capabilities
• Familiarity with the local banking or micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise finance landscape is highly advantageous
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working with international financial institutions or donor-funded technical assistance projects
• Knowledge of training coordination or digital learning facilitation within the financial sector

An organized and proactive professional with strong local networks in Nigeria, capable of seamlessly coordinating logistics and stakeholder engagement for international development projects.

Assignment details

• Location: Nigeria
• 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 Nigeria.
• 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.