Local Project Facilitator - Botswana

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Botswana for a governance, construction, transport consultancy assignment financed by SADC SECRETARIAT in Botswana.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consultancy assignment in the governance, construction, and transport sectors in Botswana, commissioned by the SADC Secretariat. We are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator to support an independent analysis and organization of institutional structures and staff complements to enhance regional integration and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a crucial on-the-ground role in facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting organizational re-alignment activities, and ensuring seamless coordination of project deliverables. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to institutional capacity strengthening and strategic development within a prominent regional economic community in Southern Africa.

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

• Enhance the capacity of the regional institution to implement its mandate in accordance with strategic regional development plans.
• Support the re-alignment exercise of the existing organisational structure for improved operational efficiency.
• Facilitate thorough reviews of current organizational setups, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in proposing a streamlined organizational structure aligned with regional integration goals with minimal financial implications.

Scope of work

• Conduct an in-depth re-alignment analysis of current organizational structures, standard operating procedures, and processes across thematic and corporate directorates.
• Support benchmarking activities against similar regional organisations and engage with key local stakeholders to obtain insights.
• Develop proposals for enhancing operational efficiency, including staff reallocation and workflow simplification.
• Formulate strategies to enhance cross-functional cohesion, standardized practices, and streamlined decision-making.
• Contribute to the drafting of inception, interim, and final reports, including implementation roadmaps for realigned structures.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Botswana

• Facilitate local stakeholder consultations, interviews, and workshops with relevant departments and internal actors.
• Provide logistical and technical support for field-level project activities and data collection in Botswana.
• Assist the core expert team in analyzing operational data, workflows, and administrative procedures.
• Help identify institutional bottlenecks, redundancies, and capacity constraints within the current setup.
• Support the drafting of periodic progress reports, workshop summaries, and stakeholder engagement feedback documents.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between the consulting team and local institutional focal points.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in project facilitation, institutional support, or administrative coordination within Botswana.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the operational environment of regional bodies or international organizations.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Office/365).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional involvement in institutional assessments or organizational restructuring projects.
• Knowledge of regional integration frameworks and regional economic communities in Southern Africa.

A proactive local professional with a strong background in project facilitation, institutional coordination, and stakeholder engagement within Botswana's governance and organizational development sectors.

Assignment details

• Location: Botswana
• Financed by: SADC SECRETARIAT
• Sector: Governance, construction, transport
• Estimated duration: 6 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 SADC SECRETARIAT-financed project in Botswana.
• 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.