Local Project Facilitator - Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Senegal for a consultancy assignment in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for an initiative focused on updating and modernizing the national vehicle homologation and technical inspection system, as well as constructing a new inspection center through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Senegal. The national transport sector faces significant challenges regarding road safety, vehicle fleet aging, and environmental impacts, making structural reforms and infrastructure expansion critical priorities.

To support the successful implementation of this strategic transport sector assignment, we are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator in Senegal. The appointed expert will play a vital role in coordinating local activities, engaging with national stakeholders, and facilitating the smooth execution of preparatory studies, master planning, and transaction advisory tasks throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between international experts, local authorities, and key transport sector stakeholders in Senegal.
• Support the operational rollout of field activities related to the national vehicle inspection master plan and the new PPP infrastructure development.
• Ensure timely collection of local data, administrative clearances, and logistical support required for feasibility and technical studies.

Scope of work

• Contribute to the elaboration of the national master plan for vehicle homologation and technical inspection by facilitating stakeholder consultations.
• Support technical, environmental, social, financial, and legal feasibility studies for the new inspection center development.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder workshops, market consultation events, and capacity-building sessions with public and private partners.
• Facilitate data gathering on the national vehicle fleet, regulatory frameworks, and transport logistics.
• Assist the core consulting team in engaging with the national transport authority and relevant institutional beneficiaries.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Senegal

• Act as the primary liaison between the project team, local stakeholders, and institutional counterparts in Senegal.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for field missions, expert consultations, and stakeholder workshops.
• Assist in gathering local data, statistics, and documentation necessary for master planning and feasibility analyses.
• Support the preparation of reports, minutes of meetings, and communication materials targeted at local audiences.
• Monitor local project timelines and assist the team leader in tracking implementation progress against targets.
• Help identify and resolve operational bottlenecks related to local administrative procedures or stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree in project management, social sciences, business administration, or an equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrated professional experience in project facilitation, coordination, or administrative management within Senegal.
• Familiarity with the transport sector, institutional frameworks, or public administration in Senegal.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full professional proficiency in French (written and spoken).
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded or public-private partnership infrastructure projects.
• Established network of contacts within the transport and road safety sectors in Senegal.

An organized and locally connected professional with strong project coordination experience in Senegal, capable of seamlessly bridging international expertise and national institutional stakeholders in the transport sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Estimated duration: 11 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 project in Senegal.
• 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.