Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Training and Facilitation Specialist for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Sudan.
Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking an expert for an upcoming institutional support initiative funded by UNICEF in Sudan. The overarching assignment aims to strengthen the technical capacities of education planning teams at both federal and state levels, enabling them to develop prioritized, costed, and implementable education plans that respond effectively to the evolving needs of the sector.
As part of this vital education and governance project, the Training and Facilitation Specialist will play a critical role in designing and delivering capacity-building interventions. The expert will support institutional strengthening and stakeholder engagement across federal and decentralized levels to restore core system functions and enhance system resilience.
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
- Design and deliver structured training programmes and workshop facilitation for institutional audiences.
- Translate sector priorities into practical learning initiatives for federal and state level stakeholders.
- Promote participatory learning sessions, peer learning, and technical consultations within the education sector.
- Support institutional capacity development and governance frameworks in Sudan.
Scope of work
- Conduct rapid assessments of planning and capacity development needs at federal and state levels.
- Design and implement structured capacity development programmes for education stakeholders.
- Provide continuous technical support through coaching and on-the-job training.
- Strengthen competencies in sector analysis, planning methodologies, Results-Based Management, and monitoring.
- Develop coordination tools, guidelines, and reporting templates to enhance institutional efficiency.
- Integrate cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality, disability inclusion, and climate resilience into training modules.
Your role as Training and Facilitation Specialist
- Design comprehensive training manuals, facilitation guides, learning tools, and workshop materials for institutional audiences.
- Facilitate participatory workshops, group learning sessions, peer learning, and technical consultations.
- Adapt learning materials to suit different audiences operating at both federal and state levels.
- Deliver targeted capacity-building support to government institutions and education sector actors.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams, partners, and consultants to ensure alignment of capacity development outputs.
- Contribute to documentation, validation processes, and reporting requirements under the assignment.
Requirements
- Education: University degree in Education, Training, Capacity Development, Social Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in design and delivery of training programmes and workshop facilitation
- Languages: Fluency in Arabic required; working knowledge of English desirable
Desirable
- Prior experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
- Experience supporting capacity-building initiatives for government institutions or Ministries of Education.
A skilled Training and Facilitation Specialist with at least 5 years of experience in designing capacity development programmes, developing training materials, and facilitating participatory workshops for government and institutional stakeholders in Sudan.
Assignment details
- Location: Sudan
- Financed by: UNICEF
- Sector: Education, governance
- Estimated duration: 18 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 UNICEF-financed project in Sudan.
- 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.
