Local Project Facilitator - Malawi

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Malawi for a transport, private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Malawi.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative in Malawi focusing on private-sector development, entrepreneurship growth, and sustainable green transition within the transport and private sector domains. We are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator to support the implementation of enterprise support platforms, alternative financing mechanisms, and business acceleration programs across the country.

The overarching initiative aims to address structural constraints affecting private-sector growth in Malawi, including limited access to finance, weak enterprise capabilities, and climate risks. The Local Project Facilitator will play a crucial role on the ground, facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting portfolio management, and coordinating capacity-building activities to foster a competitive, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable economy over a multi-year 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

• Support the implementation of enterprise-support platforms and green economic transition facilities in Malawi.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the management team, contracted businesses, and local stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring the portfolio of business ventures and companies supported under various funding windows.
• Contribute to the promotion of an enabling environment for private-sector growth and alternative finance.

Scope of work

• Establish and maintain effective communication networks linking the management team with businesses, development partners, and local authorities.
• Manage and provide portfolio oversight for existing and newly contracted enterprises supported under growth accelerator cohorts.
• Support the organization of quarterly ecosystem engagement events and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation required for contracting enterprises and monitoring milestone achievements.
• Support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks by collecting and verifying venture-level performance data.
• Facilitate engagement with government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, industry associations, and private-sector actors.
• Conduct local coordination and logistical support for technical assistance and mentorship programs.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Malawi

• Serve as the primary local operational contact for project activities in Malawi.
• Coordinate daily interactions and networking between participating enterprises and relevant ecosystem stakeholders.
• Support the collection, verification, and reporting of venture-level performance data and milestone progress.
• Assist in organizing consultations, working groups, and policy dialogue platforms with local private-sector actors.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and ecosystem engagement activities across the country.
• Maintain accurate local portfolio records and support administrative requirements for grant-making and technical assistance.
• Identify and escalate local operational risks or bottlenecks to the core management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in private-sector development, business acceleration, or enterprise support in Malawi or similar developing country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination, project facilitation, and working with local business networks and financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of private sector dynamics, entrepreneurship, and economic development challenges in Malawi.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills in English.
• Local national or resident of Malawi with established contextual knowledge.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded projects, specifically with UNDP or international organizations.
• Familiarity with green business transition, alternative finance, or matching grant schemes.

A dedicated local professional with extensive experience in private-sector development in Malawi, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and a proven track record in supporting business acceleration and enterprise growth initiatives.

Assignment details

• Location: Malawi
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport, private sector
• Estimated duration: 48 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 UNDP-financed project in Malawi.
• 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.