Local Facilitator - Tanzania

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Facilitator - Tanzania for a private sector consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Tanzania.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Local Facilitator for an upcoming consultancy assignment in Tanzania funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The expert will support an independent end-of-project outcome and sustainability assessment focused on private-sector development initiatives in the agricultural sector across the country.

The assignment involves evaluating project performance, results achieved, and the long-term viability of project benefits. The selected Local Facilitator will play a crucial role in bridging international evaluation standards with local context, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and supporting data collection activities across various intervention sites in Tanzania.

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 independent end-of-project outcome and sustainability assessment of the FAO-backed initiative in Tanzania.
• Assist in reviewing project achievements against planned targets and logical framework indicators.
• Contribute to the evaluation of project outcomes and the assessment of private-sector interventions.
• Help analyse the long-term sustainability of project outcomes and institutional arrangements.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and field missions across project intervention sites.

Scope of work

• Review background documentation and assist in refining data collection tools for the local context.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder consultations, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Conduct field visits to project sites in Tanzania to gather primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative data.
• Support the synthesis of findings and analysis of project outcomes and sustainability aspects.
• Contribute to drafting and finalizing the comprehensive evaluation report incorporating feedback from FAO and key stakeholders.

Your role as Local Facilitator - Tanzania

• Provide localized logistical and technical facilitation for the evaluation team during field missions in Tanzania.
• Coordinate meetings and interviews with local private-sector stakeholders, beneficiaries, and institutional partners.
• Assist in translating and administering qualitative and quantitative data collection tools as needed.
• Contribute local market and contextual insights to the analysis of project outcomes and sustainability.
• Support the drafting of field notes, session summaries, and contributions to the final evaluation report.
• Ensure smooth communication between the international evaluation team and local stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in project monitoring, evaluation, local facilitation, or private-sector development in Tanzania.
• Demonstrated familiarity with FAO or international donor-funded project evaluations and assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the private-sector and agricultural context in Tanzania.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience facilitating end-of-project evaluations or similar assessments.
• Established network with local private-sector actors and agricultural institutions in Tanzania.

An experienced local professional with a strong background in private-sector development and evaluation support in Tanzania, possessing excellent stakeholder engagement skills and deep familiarity with the local institutional context.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Private sector
• 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 FAO-financed project in Tanzania.
• 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.