Training and Capacity Development Expert (Position K-4) – Multicountry

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Training and Capacity Development Expert (Position K-4) for a consultancy assignment financed by Pan African Federation of Accountants in Multicountry.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a technical proposal for a continental initiative supported by the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA). The overarching goal of the assignment is to foster inclusive development and promote gender parity within the accountancy profession across Africa by strengthening institutional capacities and operational frameworks.

To deliver this mandate successfully, we are seeking an expert to fill the Training and Capacity Development Expert (Position K-4) role. This expert will play a critical part in designing and operationalizing structured professional pathways, mentorship schemes, and capacity-building programs tailored for women accountants across the continent.

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 Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) in strengthening gender parity in the accountancy profession in Africa.
• Design and structure a comprehensive Women in Accountancy Mentorship, Coaching, and Sponsorship Programme.
• Develop and operationalise practical capacity development frameworks and training curricula.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, regional workshops, and validation sessions with professional accountancy organizations.

Scope of work

• Design a structured Women in Accountancy Mentorship, Coaching, and Sponsorship Programme, including participant selection criteria and match-making guidelines.
• Develop training curricula and capacity-building materials tailored for mentors and mentees.
• Create and operationalise a Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit for Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs).
• Facilitate regional workshops, validation sessions, and stakeholder interviews with PAOs, regulatory bodies, and women accountancy networks.
• Support the rollout of implementation-ready frameworks, indices, and toolkits across participating regions.

Your role as Training and Capacity Development Expert (Position K-4)

• Lead the design and rollout of training programmes and capacity development initiatives for women in the accountancy sector.
• Develop comprehensive training curricula and mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship schemes.
• Establish monitoring frameworks and guidelines to evaluate the impact of capacity-building interventions.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate training modules into the broader Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit for PAOs.
• Engage with regional stakeholders, professional accountancy organizations, and women accountancy networks during consultations and workshops.
• Contribute to technical reporting and the localization of capacity-building materials as required.

Requirements

• Education: Background in HR, Organisational Development, or Education
• At least 7 years of experience in designing and delivering training programs and mentorship/coaching schemes
• Languages: Proficient in English

Desirable

• Experience working with professional accountancy organizations or regional financial networks in Africa.
• Familiarity with gender mainstreaming and women's economic empowerment initiatives.

An experienced capacity development specialist with at least 7 years of expertise in designing training programs and mentorship schemes, ideally within the African financial or professional services sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Multicountry
• Financed by: Pan African Federation of Accountants
• Estimated duration: 7 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 Pan African Federation of Accountants-financed project in Multicountry.
• 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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.