Local Project Facilitator - Rwanda – Rwanda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Rwanda for a finance, audit, youth consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Rwanda.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming consultancy assignment funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) focused on strengthening the startup financing ecosystem in Rwanda. The initiative supports digital small and growing businesses through structured dialogue, evidence generation, and enhanced access to finance for innovative ventures.

We are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator to join our team in Rwanda for an 18-month engagement. The expert will play a critical role in facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting evidence generation, and coordinating high-level dialogue series between government officials, financial institutions, investors, and ecosystem partners.

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

• Strengthen Rwanda's startup financing ecosystem by improving ecosystem data and funding readiness.
• Facilitate structured, evidence-based dialogue among senior decision-makers and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Curate high-quality evidence and comparative insights on startup financing models and financial instruments.
• Build consensus on priority reforms and practical interventions to enhance access to finance for digital startups.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder consultations with key public and private sector institutions in Rwanda.
• Map and engage relevant actors across working groups and connect their work to the startup financing agenda.
• Prepare background papers, evidence notes, and comparative analyses of startup financing models.
• Design detailed agendas, facilitation plans, and participate in moderating high-level dialogue sessions.
• Track commitments, document key decisions, and manage follow-up actions between dialogue sessions.
• Synthesise findings from the dialogue process into actionable policy recommendations and knowledge products.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Rwanda

• Serve as the Local Project Facilitator in Rwanda, driving local stakeholder engagement and logistical coordination.
• Support the design and execution of the High-Level Dialogue Series on Startup Finance.
• Facilitate interactions between government bodies, financial institutions, investors, and the private sector.
• Contribute to the drafting of inception reports, stakeholder engagement strategies, and monitoring frameworks.
• Assist in the preparation of background materials, discussion papers, and policy briefs.
• Coordinate with local project partners, national authorities, and the international consortium as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Development Finance, Entrepreneurship, or a related field (a Bachelor's degree with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience is acceptable).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in startup finance, investment ecosystems, financial sector development, entrepreneurship, innovation policy, or private sector development.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, or facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations in Rwanda or similar contexts.
• Strong understanding of the digital entrepreneurship, startup, and investment landscape in Africa.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages or French is an advantage.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working with international development finance institutions or donor-funded programmes.
• Established professional network among government institutions, regulators, and financial actors in Rwanda.

An experienced local professional with a strong background in finance, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and stakeholder facilitation, capable of driving high-level dialogues and coordinating effectively with public and private sector stakeholders in Rwanda.

Assignment details

• Location: Rwanda
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Finance, audit, youth
• Estimated duration: 18 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 AFD-financed project in Rwanda.
• 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.