Local Facilitator - South Sudan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - South Sudan for a consultancy assignment financed by AUDA-NEPAD in South Sudan.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical assistance initiative funded by AUDA-NEPAD, supported by World Bank/IDA resources. The project focuses on conducting WASH Public Expenditure and Institutional Reviews and Strategic Scenario Analysis (PEIR-SSA) to strengthen regulation, utility performance, and sanitation service delivery in South Sudan.

To successfully execute this assignment, we are seeking a dedicated Local Facilitator for South Sudan. This expert will play a critical role in bridging international expertise with local contexts, driving national stakeholder coordination, and ensuring smooth institutional engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

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 national stakeholder coordination and local institutional engagement across the WASH sector in South Sudan
• Facilitate field logistics and administrative arrangements for international and local team members
• Assist in organizing national validation workshops, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building sessions
• Support data collection efforts and the dissemination of structured knowledge products at the country level

Scope of work

• Execute an Institutional and Political Economy Review to map institutional roles, regulatory frameworks, and governance structures
• Perform Strategic Scenario Analysis modeling future sector scenarios, financing gaps, and climate finance integration
• Assist in designing a costed National WASH Investment Programme aligned with national development targets
• Organize stakeholder consultations, capacity-building sessions, and produce interactive dashboards and knowledge products
• Coordinate closely with national and subnational stakeholders, counterpart agencies, and regional bodies

Your role as Local Facilitator - South Sudan

• Act as the primary in-country liaison for national and subnational stakeholders, counterpart agencies, and regional bodies
• Support the core technical team in navigating local institutional landscapes and arranging high-level meetings
• Coordinate all in-country field logistics, travel arrangements, and consultations for visiting experts
• Facilitate the organization and execution of national workshops, stakeholder dialogues, and capacity-building events
• Assist in gathering local data, grey literature, and administrative documentation required for the public expenditure and institutional reviews
• Provide logistical and organizational support for the validation of the National WASH Investment Programme and associated reports

Requirements

• University degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field
• Demonstrated professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or administrative facilitation in South Sudan
• Established network of contacts with relevant national and subnational authorities, utilities, and civil society organizations in the WASH sector
• Strong organizational, logistical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication abilities; knowledge of local languages spoken in South Sudan is a distinct advantage
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on international donor-funded projects, specifically with World Bank or UN-backed initiatives
• Prior experience supporting infrastructure, water, sanitation, or public finance assignments in the country

An organized and well-connected local professional with extensive experience in stakeholder coordination, logistics, and institutional engagement within South Sudan's development sector.

Assignment details

• Location: South Sudan
• Financed by: AUDA-NEPAD
• Estimated duration: 16 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 AUDA-NEPAD-financed project in South Sudan.
• 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.