Local Project Facilitator - Ghana

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Ghana for a governance, finance, urban consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Ghana.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a Local Project Facilitator for a prospective UNDP-supported advisory assignment in Ghana focusing on public finance, institutional capacity development, and disaster risk finance. The initiative aims to support the government in scaling up climate and disaster risk financing solutions, inclusive insurance, and adaptation investments by translating existing analytical outputs into actionable, implementable strategies.

The Local Project Facilitator will play a critical role on the ground in Ghana, facilitating stakeholder consultations, supporting multidisciplinary teamwork, and coordinating workshops with key national institutions, local authorities, and development partners. The expert will ensure smooth logistical and operational execution of engagement activities, contributing directly to the consolidation of disaster risk financing frameworks and investment pipelines.

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 effective local stakeholder engagement and consultations across government and partner institutions.
• Facilitate workshops, capacity development sessions, and simulation exercises in-country.
• Assist the multidisciplinary team in gathering local data, mapping existing outputs, and coordinating logistics.
• Strengthen communication between national counterparts, financial institutions, and the international advisory team.

Scope of work

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordinate meetings with national authorities, the ministry of finance, disaster management agencies, and sector institutions.
• Support the organization and delivery of capacity development workshops, training sessions, and practical disaster risk financing simulations in Ghana.
• Assist in coordinating local logistics, consultations, and field-level interactions required for the institutional capacity and public finance assessments.
• Help maintain engagement matrices, implementation trackers, and stakeholder communication channels during the assignment lifecycle.
• Contribute local insights to the preparation of investment briefs, stakeholder maps, and implementation roadmaps.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Ghana

• Serve as the primary in-country operational contact for stakeholder engagement and workshop organization.
• Coordinate schedules, meeting arrangements, and consultations with government officials, insurers, and development partners in Ghana.
• Support the lead experts in designing, planning, and executing local capacity-building workshops and simulation exercises.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for multidisciplinary team missions and field activities.
• Assist in documenting stakeholder feedback, meeting minutes, and local inputs for project reports.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience working in Ghana on development, governance, finance, or urban projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with proven experience in workshop facilitation and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to work effectively with government officials, local communities, and international experts.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working with United Nations agencies or international development organizations.
• Familiarity with public finance, disaster risk management, or climate change initiatives in Ghana.

A proactive local professional with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and project coordination within Ghana's governance and development sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Ghana
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Governance, finance, urban
• 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 UNDP-financed project in Ghana.
• 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.