National Project Facilitator (Senegal) – Mauritania

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator (Senegal) for a trade, agriculture, law consultancy assignment financed by Enabel in Mauritania.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert for an upcoming assignment funded by Enabel in Mauritania. We are looking for a dedicated National Project Facilitator (Senegal) to support our team in driving economic development and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

The initiative focuses on accelerating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and agri-food initiatives led by women and youth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating community engagement, capacity-building, and local stakeholder coordination across the target regions.

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

• Contribute to the acceleration and sustainability of MSMEs and agri-food initiatives led by women and youth in Mauritania.
• Provide tailored technical and strategic support to target entrepreneurs.
• Strengthen the operational, management, and governance capacities of local MSMEs.
• Facilitate the integration of agri-food initiatives into more competitive value chains.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for target MSMEs and agri-food initiatives.
• Design and implement capacity-building programs tailored to women and youth entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and community-level consultations.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress made by project beneficiaries.
• Provide advisory services on business development, trade practices, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support the structuring of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Your role as National Project Facilitator (Senegal)

• Serve as the primary facilitator for project activities, ensuring smooth communication and coordination with local stakeholders.
• Deliver community facilitation, capacity-building, and network-development assignments in Francophone contexts.
• Organize and lead participatory workshops, training sessions, and focus groups for women and youth entrepreneurs.
• Support the implementation of capacity-building methodologies and business advisory tools.
• Liaise with local authorities, business associations, and beneficiary groups to ensure strong project ownership.
• Contribute to regular progress reports and monitoring activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, development, social sciences, or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in French.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in community facilitation, capacity-building, or network development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering at least two (2) community facilitation or capacity-building assignments in Francophone Africa.
• Strong understanding of MSME development, agriculture, and trade sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on donor-funded projects in Mauritania or the broader West Africa region.
• Familiarity with Belgian development agency procedures and reporting standards.

A dynamic facilitation expert with extensive experience in community capacity-building and MSME support across Francophone Africa, deeply committed to empowering women and youth in the agri-food and trade sectors.

Assignment details

• Location: Mauritania
• Financed by: Enabel
• Sector: Trade, agriculture, law
• Estimated duration: 24 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 Enabel-financed project in Mauritania.
• 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.