Local Facilitator - Senegal

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an experienced Local Facilitator for Senegal to support an upcoming technical assistance assignment funded by the EBRD. The project focuses on scaling up affordable housing finance, enhancing institutional capacities, and expanding innovative financing mechanisms such as rent-to-own schemes across the West African Economic and Monetary Union region.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role on the ground in Senegal, coordinating closely with local financial institutions, microfinance institutions, housing sector stakeholders, and the core consulting team. This position requires a proactive professional with deep local context expertise in the finance sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to facilitate impactful in-country missions and stakeholder engagement.

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 smooth in-country implementation of project activities in Senegal.
• Support baseline data collection, stakeholder mapping, and institutional assessments.
• Coordinate engagement with local commercial banks, microfinance institutions, and housing sector stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing targeted capacity-building workshops, training programs, and thematic seminars.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with local regulatory, legal, and operational frameworks.

Scope of work

• Conduct baseline and needs assessments regarding low- and middle-income housing finance in Senegal.
• Map key housing market stakeholders, partner financial institutions, and target beneficiary segments.
• Support the analysis of regulatory, legal, financial, and operational bottlenecks for affordable housing solutions.
• Assist in developing strategic action plans and rent-to-own operational frameworks tailored to the local context.
• Provide logistical and substantive support for workshops and training sessions for local banking institutions.
• Support hands-on advisory activities during the initial pilot phase of new financial products.
• Contribute to regular reporting, policy recommendations, and knowledge-sharing materials.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Senegal

• Serve as the primary in-country contact point for project execution in Senegal.
• Liaise with local partner banks, microfinance institutions, and relevant public and private stakeholders.
• Facilitate data gathering and market research on housing finance and rent-to-own mechanisms.
• Organize and support the delivery of capacity-building events and stakeholder consultations.
• Assist international experts in navigating local institutional frameworks and operational environments.
• Provide local context insights and draft contributions for project reports and deliverables.

Requirements

• Degree in economics, finance, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
• Proven professional experience working in the finance, banking, or housing sector in Senegal.
• Demonstrated familiarity with local financial institutions, microfinance networks, and housing stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent command of French; proficiency in English is highly advantageous.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on international donor-funded projects, particularly with the EBRD or similar institutions.
• Specific background in affordable housing solutions, mortgage finance, or rent-to-own schemes.

A dynamic local professional with deep expertise in Senegal's financial and housing sectors, excellent stakeholder coordination skills, and full professional proficiency in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Finance, media
• Estimated duration: 7 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 Senegal.
• 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.