National Project Facilitator (Tanzania) – Mauritania

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

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by Enabel in Mauritania. The overarching initiative focuses on economic development, specifically targeting the acceleration of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and agri-food initiatives led by women and youth. We are seeking a qualified expert for the National Project Facilitator position to support the successful execution of this 24-month program.

The selected expert will play a vital role in strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mauritania. By providing tailored technical and strategic support, the expert will help enhance the operational capacities, management practices, and overall competitiveness of target agri-food businesses, ensuring sustainable economic growth and inclusion.

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 in Mauritania.
• Provide targeted technical and strategic support tailored to the needs of women and youth entrepreneurs.
• Strengthen the operational, managerial, and governance capacities of local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
• Integrate supported 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 tailored capacity-building and business acceleration programs.
• Provide advisory services to enhance the viability and market competitiveness of local entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and multi-actor collaboration within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Monitor and evaluate progress achieved by project beneficiaries against defined performance indicators.

Your role as National Project Facilitator (Tanzania)

• Facilitate project activities on the ground in alignment with the overall strategic framework.
• Coordinate closely with local stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and project partners in the trade and agriculture sectors.
• Deliver technical assistance and facilitation services to women- and youth-led agri-food enterprises.
• Support the implementation of capacity-building workshops and organizational development sessions.
• Contribute to regular progress reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, development, social sciences, law, or agriculture.
• Professional experience in project facilitation, community capacity building, or ecosystem development.
• Demonstrated understanding of MSME support and agri-food value chains.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in relevant languages as required for the country context.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on donor-funded projects, specifically with Enabel.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks governing MSMEs in Mauritania.

An experienced facilitator with a strong background in enterprise support, capacity building, and value chain development, eager to empower women and youth entrepreneurs in Mauritania.

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.