Logistics and Operations Lead – Rwanda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Logistics and Operations Lead for a finance, ict, health consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Rwanda.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Logistics and Operations Lead for an upcoming proposal to the UNDP in Rwanda. This initiative is part of a pan-African startup acceleration programme designed to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across multiple markets, driving sustainable development and scaling high-potential ventures in sectors such as finance, ICT, and health.

The successful candidate will manage all operational and logistical aspects of the programme's multi-country delivery architecture. This includes overseeing complex event planning, travel logistics, supplier management, and rigorous cost reconciliation, ensuring that all activities adhere to the highest standards of duty of care and operational compliance.

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

• Organize and administer all participant and delivery-team logistics required for contracted activities across multiple markets.
• Ensure seamless coordination of travel, visas, accommodation, local transport, insurance, venues, and equipment.
• Implement a transparent, auditable, and reconcilable cost structure for all operational expenditures.
• Maintain comprehensive duty-of-care standards and safety arrangements for all travelling personnel and participants.

Scope of work

• Contribute to the logistics and duty-of-care plan covering travel manifests, venue security, and local transport.
• Manage supplier contracts and vendor relationships across multiple implementation countries.
• Coordinate visa processing, international and domestic travel, and accommodation arrangements for delivery teams and participants.
• Oversee the procurement and setup of event venues, equipment, and on-the-ground operational support.
• Support risk management, business continuity planning, and adherence to safeguarding protocols during events.

Your role as Logistics and Operations Lead

• Lead the end-to-end operational and logistical planning for multi-country startup academies, activation weeks, and immersion trips.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies, hoteliers, venue providers, and other operational suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with institutional duty-of-care policies, safety guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee participant travel arrangements, including flight bookings, visa support documentation, and accommodation allocations.
• Track logistical expenses meticulously and prepare accurate financial reconciliations in coordination with the finance team.
• Provide on-site operational oversight during major programme events and in-country deployments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in multi-country event and travel logistics, including visas, accommodation, supplier management, duty of care, and cost reconciliation
• Evidence of at least two comparable assignments
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable

• Experience working on donor-funded or UN-backed international development projects.
• Familiarity with operating logistics in East African markets.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented logistics professional with extensive experience managing multi-country travel, events, and operational compliance within demanding development or corporate environments.

Assignment details

• Location: Rwanda
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Finance, ict, health
• Estimated duration: 33 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 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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.