National Expert - Nigeria (English)

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Expert - Nigeria (English) for a trade consultancy assignment financed by TradeMark Africa in Nigeria.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming trade consultancy assignment funded by TradeMark Africa. The initiative focuses on conducting a comprehensive business process review of trade processes and actors along major regional trade corridors, with the ultimate goal of enhancing corridor efficiency, reducing trade transaction times, and supporting regional economic integration.

To successfully deliver this assignment in Nigeria, we are seeking a qualified National Expert. The successful candidate will play a critical role in local stakeholder engagement, coordination, and data collection, ensuring that the project aligns with national realities and effectively addresses critical trade bottlenecks along the corridor.

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

• Conduct a comprehensive business process review of trade processes and actors along the designated regional trade corridor.
• Map end-to-end trade and transit procedures within Nigeria.
• Review regulatory frameworks and digital systems to identify bottlenecks and quick wins.
• Contribute to the development of an implementation roadmap and monitoring and evaluation framework to enhance corridor efficiency.

Scope of work

• Document and map all existing trade, transport, and transit processes, procedures, and data flows along the corridor affecting Nigeria.
• Analyse existing legal and regulatory frameworks governing corridor operations to identify gaps, overlaps, and areas for regional alignment.
• Evaluate current digital trade systems, single windows, customs automation, and trade information portals operating in the country.
• Identify administrative, operational, and physical bottlenecks impacting trade flows.
• Formulate actionable quick wins and long-term recommendations.
• Support the development of a comprehensive implementation roadmap and M&E framework.

Your role as National Expert - Nigeria (English)

• Coordinate multiple stakeholders across government agencies, regional institutions, and private sector actors in Nigeria.
• Facilitate local stakeholder consultations, workshops, and field missions.
• Collect, analyse, and synthesize national trade data to support the broader business process review.
• Contribute national insights to end-to-end trade and transit procedure mapping.
• Assist international experts in navigating local institutional landscapes and regulatory frameworks.
• Draft national-level reports, inputs, and contributions to project deliverables.
• Support local logistics and administrative arrangements for field missions.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, the official working language of the country of deployment.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders across government, regional institutions, and private sector actors.
• Strong trade data analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Professional background in trade, economics, logistics, public administration, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with national trade facilitation committees and regional integration frameworks.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded trade facilitation projects in West Africa.
• Established professional network among key public and private trade actors in Nigeria.

An experienced national professional with deep knowledge of Nigeria's trade environment, exceptional stakeholder coordination skills, and a strong background in trade data analysis.

Assignment details

• Location: Nigeria
• Financed by: TradeMark Africa
• Sector: Trade
• Estimated duration: 10 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 TradeMark Africa-financed project in Nigeria.
• 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.