Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations in Mozambique.
Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a United Nations consultancy assignment focused on solid waste management, landfill gas planning, and methane mitigation in Mozambique. The initiative aims to support local municipal authorities in developing practical, cost-effective, and implementation-oriented landfill gas management solutions.
The assignment addresses critical environmental and operational challenges at the primary municipal disposal site approaching closure, as well as planning for a new engineered sanitary landfill. We are currently seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator to join our expert team for this eight-month assignment.
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
- Support the successful execution and coordination of project activities in Mozambique.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication with local municipal authorities and the United Nations.
- Assist international experts in navigating local administrative, institutional, and operational contexts.
- Contribute to data collection, baseline assessments, and the organization of technical validation workshops.
Scope of work
- Participate in inception activities, background document reviews, and mandatory site visits in the country.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations with the municipal council and local partners.
- Support field data collection, local information compilation, and baseline assessment tasks.
- Assist in organizing technical review meetings, stakeholder validation workshops, and government approval processes.
- Support the team in aligning project deliverables with national and local institutional frameworks.
Your role as National Project Facilitator
- Act as the primary national liaison between the consulting team, local authorities, and stakeholders in Mozambique.
- Coordinate logistics, meetings, and consultations with the municipal council and relevant agencies.
- Support local data gathering, field assessments, and site visits related to solid waste and landfill facilities.
- Assist international specialists in contextualizing technical, environmental, and financial analyses.
- Help organize and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and technical validation sessions.
- Contribute to progress reporting and administrative coordination throughout the assignment.
Requirements
- National nationality or authorized to work in Mozambique.
- Degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated professional experience in project facilitation, coordination, or administrative support for international donor-funded projects.
- Familiarity with the solid waste management or environmental infrastructure sector in Mozambique.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Portuguese.
- National of, or based in, the project country
Desirable
- Previous professional experience working with United Nations agencies or international consulting firms.
- Experience supporting feasibility studies or infrastructure investment preparation assignments.
A proactive national professional with strong coordination skills, deep familiarity with local institutional contexts in Mozambique, and experience facilitating international donor-funded projects in the environmental or solid waste sector.
Assignment details
- Location: Mozambique
- Financed by: United Nations
- Estimated duration: 8 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 United Nations-financed project in Mozambique.
- 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.
