Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator for a governance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Armenia.
Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming UNDP-supported governance assignment in Armenia. The initiative focuses on enhancing institutional governance, compliance frameworks, and organizational capacities for infrastructure development and public investment oversight under the framework of international financial institution-backed programmes.
We are seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator to join our multidisciplinary team. This role will play a pivotal part in driving stakeholder coordination, supporting compliance protocols, and facilitating institutional strengthening activities across participating national and regional public entities throughout the implementation period.
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
- Provide high-level support on institutional governance, compliance, and organizational strengthening to ensure transparent execution.
- Design and deliver competency-based training packages for public officials and key project stakeholders.
- Develop and implement robust compliance protocols, anti-corruption measures, and operational procedures.
- Operationalize manuals and establish effective information governance and institutional reporting frameworks.
- Facilitate continuous stakeholder coordination, institutional dialogue, and procurement monitoring support.
Scope of work
- Review existing institutional arrangements, identify capacity gaps, and formulate recommendations for enhanced organizational effectiveness.
- Operationalize the operational manual and establish compliance and anti-corruption protocols adhering to international standards.
- Design, deliver, and oversee capacity-building activities and training programmes for senior public officials and local authorities.
- Create information governance systems and institutional reporting frameworks to support transparent monitoring and oversight.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, institutional coordination across regional and local authorities, and support procurement monitoring.
Your role as National Project Facilitator
- Facilitate day-to-day project implementation activities and coordinate closely with national authorities and international development partners.
- Support the operationalization of compliance frameworks, anti-corruption measures, and operational manuals.
- Organize and support the delivery of competency-based training programmes and workshops for public officials.
- Assist in establishing information governance systems and institutional reporting frameworks for transparent monitoring.
- Support stakeholder consultations and foster effective communication across regional and local authorities.
- Contribute to institutional coordination and support monitoring activities related to infrastructure schemes.
Requirements
- University degree in Public Administration, Law, Economics, Governance, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Information Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience supporting governance reforms, institutional development, public administration, compliance, project management, or organizational strengthening initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation of donor-funded programmes involving international organizations or financial institutions.
- Extensive experience facilitating stakeholder consultations, institutional coordination, and the development of operational procedures or governance tools.
- Proven experience collaborating with regional and local authorities in similar public sector projects.
- Proficiency in local context requirements, including excellent command of Armenian and English.
- National of, or based in, the project country
Desirable
- Possession of a relevant Master's degree in a related field.
- Prior experience working specifically on UNDP or EIB-financed initiatives.
An experienced governance and project facilitation professional with a strong background in public administration, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building within donor-funded initiatives in Armenia.
Assignment details
- Location: Armenia
- Financed by: UNDP
- Sector: Governance
- Estimated duration: 9 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 Armenia.
- 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.
