National Project Facilitator - Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Project Facilitator - Uganda for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator for Uganda to support an upcoming consultancy assignment in partnership with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The initiative focuses on delivering practical training, circular economy capacity building, and livelihood opportunities across targeted refugee settlements and host districts in Uganda. The program addresses the pressing challenge of electronic waste management and the socioeconomic integration of displaced and host populations by promoting green business creation and safe e-waste handling practices.

The overarching goal of the assignment is to train and build the capacity of individuals in sustainable electronic device end-of-life management, e-waste handling, device repair, and business opportunities within the circular economy. The National Project Facilitator will play a crucial role in coordinating field-level activities, engaging with local stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth implementation of capacity-building programs across the designated operational areas in Uganda.

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 the training and capacity building of program beneficiaries in electronic device repair, maintenance, and refurbishment skills.
• Raise awareness and build institutional and community capacity on sustainable e-waste management, environmental compliance, and circular economy upcycling.
• Equip beneficiaries with business development skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, and market linkage strategies to establish green enterprises.
• Formulate actionable recommendations for safe e-waste handling, occupational health and safety, and sustainable business models within the e-waste value chain.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive consultations with local authorities, refugee welfare councils, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Establish transparent, inclusive criteria for selecting program participants, ensuring active representation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
• Support the design of a comprehensive, competency-based training curriculum and user-friendly manuals covering electronic device diagnostics, repair and refurbishment, and circular economy principles.
• Incorporate occupational health and safety and gender safeguards into all operational and training frameworks.
• Coordinate the rollout of hands-on, competency-based training programs across targeted refugee settlements and host districts.
• Distribute necessary tools, equipment kits, and training aids to facilitate practical learning and technical proficiency.
• Guide trainees on identifying market opportunities, developing business models, and launching small enterprises within the e-waste and recycling value chain.

Your role as National Project Facilitator - Uganda

• Coordinate day-to-day project facilitation and stakeholder engagement activities across designated operational areas in Uganda.
• Support local community mobilization and beneficiary selection processes in alignment with established inclusion criteria.
• Assist the expert team in organizing training sessions, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Facilitate communication between the implementation team, local authorities, and community leaders.
• Monitor field-level progress and contribute to regular reporting on project activities and milestones.
• Assist in coordinating the distribution of training materials, tools, and equipment kits to participants.
• Ensure adherence to project work plans, timelines, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant professional experience in project facilitation, coordination, or community development.
• Demonstrated experience working with refugee settlements, host communities, or vulnerable populations in Uganda.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English, with knowledge of local languages spoken in the operational areas being a strong advantage.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Experience in ICT, environmental management, or livelihoods programming.
• Familiarity with digital acceleration and e-waste management initiatives in East Africa.

An experienced project facilitator with a strong background in community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and development programming in Uganda, capable of coordinating field activities effectively across diverse communities.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• Estimated duration: 4 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 National Information Technology Authority-Uganda-financed project in Uganda.
• 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.