National Project Facilitator (Uganda) – Mauritania

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by Enabel in Mauritania. The project focuses on the acceleration of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and agri-food initiatives led by women and youth. We are seeking a qualified National Project Facilitator to join our multidisciplinary team for this 24-month economic development initiative.

The overarching goal of the assignment is to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, enhance business viability, and support the integration of women- and youth-led agri-food ventures into competitive value chains. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering tailored technical support, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and implementing capacity-building programs aligned with the highest standards of international development.

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 targeted technical and strategic support adapted to the needs of beneficiary entrepreneurs.
• Strengthen the operational, managerial, and governance capacities of local enterprises.
• Facilitate the integration of agri-food initiatives into more competitive value chains.

Scope of work

• Execute consulting and support services aligned with project phases and methodologies.
• Assess the capacity needs of target MSMEs and agri-food initiatives.
• Design and implement tailored capacity-building programs for local entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration and network development within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of project beneficiaries.
• Provide participatory strategy facilitation for community and business networks.

Your role as National Project Facilitator (Uganda)

• Support the daily implementation of project activities and capacity-building initiatives on the ground.
• Coordinate closely with local stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and project partners in Mauritania.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and participatory strategy discussions with target groups.
• Assess operational needs and monitor the progress of beneficiary MSMEs and agri-food initiatives.
• Contribute to the drafting of technical reports, progress updates, and monitoring deliverables.
• Ensure inclusive participation of women and youth throughout all project interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, development, social sciences, law, agriculture, or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in French.
• Proven experience in project facilitation, community capacity-building, or enterprise support.
• Strong understanding of the trade, agriculture, and MSME sectors in developing contexts.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on Enabel or similar donor-funded development projects.
• Familiarity with the specific challenges of women and youth entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector.

An experienced project facilitator with a strong background in enterprise support and capacity building, fluent in French and committed to fostering inclusive economic growth 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.