National Project Facilitator - Saudi Arabia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator - Saudi Arabia for a environment consultancy assignment financed by IUCN ROWA Jordan in Saudi Arabia.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert National Project Facilitator for a prospective environmental consulting assignment in Saudi Arabia, supported by IUCN ROWA. The initiative focuses on strengthening biodiversity conservation and developing a comprehensive framework for sustainable visitor use and ecotourism across marine and terrestrial protected areas.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging national stakeholders, local communities, and the international technical team. By facilitating seamless communication, logistical coordination, and stakeholder engagement, the National Project Facilitator will ensure the smooth implementation of field assessments, consultations, and pilot site activities in accordance with national priorities and international standards.

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

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the international consulting team, IUCN, and national stakeholders in Saudi Arabia.
• Support the successful execution of stakeholder engagement plans, workshops, and consultations across relevant institutions and local communities.
• Assist in organizing field assessments, site visits, and logistical arrangements for pilot protected areas.
• Contribute to the review of national policies, institutional mandates, and baseline data relevant to protected area management and ecotourism.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outputs by providing robust administrative and operational support on the ground.

Scope of work

• Support inception activities, including stakeholder mapping and the finalization of local engagement plans.
• Assist in reviewing applicable national policies, legislation, regulations, and institutional mandates.
• Coordinate on-site consultations, interviews, and participatory workshops with relevant agencies and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate fieldwork logistics for ecological and visitor-use baseline assessments within designated pilot sites.
• Assist in synthesizing feedback from local stakeholders to inform the development of the national ecotourism framework and site-level management plans.
• Support capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and institutional visibility initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and preparing local reporting documentation.

Your role as National Project Facilitator - Saudi Arabia

• Serve as the primary liaison between the international expert team and national institutional partners in Saudi Arabia.
• Coordinate all logistical and administrative requirements for field missions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Implement the stakeholder engagement and consultation plan, ensuring inclusive participation of local communities and relevant authorities.
• Support the collection of baseline data, local policy documents, and institutional information.
• Draft minutes, summary reports, and translation of key documentation as needed to facilitate technical discussions.
• Identify local operational risks, bottlenecks, or information gaps and propose practical mitigation measures to the Team Leader.
• Assist with capacity-building events and ensure smooth coordination with partner institutions.

Requirements

• University degree in environmental management, social sciences, public administration, business administration, development studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management, stakeholder facilitation, or coordination of environmental or development projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and local communities in the environmental or conservation sector.
• Strong logistical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience collaborating with international organizations or international unions on conservation initiatives.
• Familiarity with protected area management, ecotourism, or biodiversity conservation frameworks in the region.

A proactive local project management professional with extensive experience coordinating environmental initiatives and multi-stakeholder consultations in Saudi Arabia, fluent in both Arabic and English.

Assignment details

• Location: Saudi Arabia
• Financed by: IUCN ROWA Jordan
• Sector: Environment
• 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 IUCN ROWA Jordan-financed project in Saudi Arabia.
• 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

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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.