National Project Facilitator – Tanzania

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations / UN-Habitat in Tanzania.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for a consulting assignment focused on circular organic waste management in Tanzania, supported by the United Nations / UN-Habitat. The initiative aims to advance sustainable urban development and enhance municipal solid waste management systems through targeted feasibility studies and strategic planning.

To support our multidisciplinary team for this prospective project, we are seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator. The successful candidate will play a critical coordination role, facilitating stakeholder engagement, local logistics, and administrative processes to ensure the smooth implementation of the assignment over an indicative duration of eight months.

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 of feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement activities in Tanzania.
• Facilitate seamless communication between the international consulting team, local authorities, and key sector stakeholders.
• Provide vital local context, administrative support, and logistical coordination for field missions and workshops.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with local institutional frameworks and national priorities.

Scope of work

• Support the inception phase, including refining work plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordinate mandatory site visits to waste management facilities, transfer stations, markets, and legacy disposal areas.
• Assist in organizing technical meetings, baseline validation workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Facilitate data collection regarding municipal waste generation, organic waste fractions, and source segments.
• Support the assessment of institutional and operational frameworks for circular organic waste management.
• Assist in coordinating public-private participation dialogues and capacity-building sessions for local operators and regulators.

Your role as National Project Facilitator

• Act as the primary liaison between the consulting team and local stakeholders, including district authorities and municipal bodies.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical arrangements for field visits, consultations, and capacity-building workshops.
• Assist technical specialists in gathering local data, reports, and datasets related to municipal solid waste management.
• Facilitate communication and translation support during meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support the preparation of local progress reports and assist in drafting summaries of stakeholder consultations.
• Assist in identifying local administrative bottlenecks and support the team in navigating local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in project management, social sciences, public administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in project facilitation, coordination, or stakeholder engagement within Tanzania.
• Familiarity with the solid waste management sector, urban development, or environmental infrastructure initiatives in the country.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Swahili, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous experience working on assignments funded by the United Nations or other international donors.
• Familiarity with municipal governance structures and district local authorities in the country.

An experienced National Project Facilitator with a strong background in stakeholder coordination and project support within the environmental or solid waste sector in Tanzania.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania
• Financed by: United Nations / UN-Habitat
• 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 / UN-Habitat-financed project in Tanzania.
• 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.