National Project Facilitator - Panama

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator - Panama for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Panama.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an experienced National Project Facilitator for Panama to support an upcoming consultancy assignment commissioned by UNICEF. The initiative focuses on conducting a comprehensive regional study examining the incorporation of children's and adolescents' rights into corporate sustainability reporting, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, and investment practices across Latin America. The private sector plays a crucial role in impacting child rights, and this project aims to map current practices, identify gaps, and provide actionable guidance for businesses and investors.

The National Project Facilitator will play a critical role on the ground in Panama, driving stakeholder engagement, facilitating local consultations and interviews, and gathering essential ESG data. Working closely with national business networks, stock exchange-listed companies, civil society organizations, and institutional actors, the expert will ensure robust local data collection and contribute directly to the drafting of national briefs reflecting findings from Panama. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional passionate about corporate sustainability, human rights, and social impact.

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

• Engage key local stakeholders and stock exchange-listed companies in Panama to gather relevant ESG and sustainability data.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, focus groups, and interviews with local businesses, institutions, and civil society actors.
• Support the organization of workshops and consultative meetings focusing on children's rights and corporate responsibility.
• Collect local documentation and data on corporate sustainability and responsible investment practices in Panama.
• Assist in drafting targeted national briefs that synthesize stakeholder findings and country-specific practices.

Scope of work

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing sustainability reporting standards and ESG frameworks in coordination with the broader research team.
• Design and adapt methodologies for assessing how publicly listed companies and investors incorporate child rights into their strategies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the research process, stakeholder consultations, and local data collection methodologies.
• Synthesize local research findings into detailed national briefs complementing the broader regional report.
• Support the development of practical executive guides and dissemination materials for corporate and institutional actors.

Your role as National Project Facilitator - Panama

• Coordinate and manage all on-the-ground project activities, stakeholder engagement, and logistics in Panama.
• Identify, map, and secure participation from key local stakeholders, including businesses, industry associations, and civil society organizations.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate stakeholder consultations, interviews, and workshops with national actors.
• Gather, review, and analyze local data regarding corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, and responsible investment practices.
• Draft comprehensive national briefs and progress reports summarizing findings from Panama for integration into the regional study.
• Liaise continuously with the team leader and international experts to ensure alignment between national findings and regional objectives.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in social sciences, law, business administration, economics, or a related field relevant to corporate sustainability and human rights
• Children's Rights and Corporate Sustainability Reporting: demonstrated local experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement, conducting interviews, and gathering data on the ground regarding corporate sustainability, ESG practices, or human rights in Panama
• Familiarity with local business networks, institutional actors, and civil society organizations in Panama
• Strong background in organizing consultative meetings and supporting regional research projects
• Languages: Spanish and English
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working with United Nations agencies or international development organizations.
• Specific knowledge regarding children's and adolescents' rights in the context of business operations and supply chains.
• Experience in contributing to ESG reporting frameworks, sustainability assessments, or corporate social responsibility initiatives.

An experienced professional in sustainability, social sciences, or business administration with deep local knowledge of Panama's corporate and institutional landscape, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Assignment details

• Location: Panama
• Financed by: UNICEF
• Sector: Transport
• 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 UNICEF-financed project in Panama.
• 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.