Chef de Projet / Team Leader – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Chef de Projet / Team Leader for a consultancy assignment in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for the national transport authorities in Senegal to update and modernize the national vehicle type approval and technical inspection system, while supporting the construction of a new inspection center under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Projet / Team Leader to lead this strategic transport sector assignment.

The overarching goal of the initiative is to enhance road safety, reduce vehicle emissions, and align the country's vehicle inspection framework with international standards. The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee the development of the national master plan, manage preparatory feasibility and transaction studies for the new facility, and ensure seamless execution of all project deliverables over an 11-month period.

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

• Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary consulting team throughout the 11-month assignment.
• Ensure timely delivery of the national master plan for vehicle homologation and technical inspection.
• Oversee the execution of technical, environmental, social, financial, and legal feasibility studies for the new facility.
• Support the structuring and preparation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transaction.
• Maintain high-quality communication and stakeholder engagement with the national transport authority and key partners.

Scope of work

• Conduct international benchmarking of institutional and operational models for vehicle inspection and homologation.
• Estimate current and future demand for vehicle inspection and draft a national master plan with optimal station locations.
• Design an integrated management, traceability, and digitalization system aligned with international standards.
• Execute technical, environmental, social, and financial feasibility studies (APS level) for the new inspection center.
• Develop the institutional and contractual PPP setup, including risk allocation matrices and business models.
• Draft the PPP concession contract and prepare bidding documents and data rooms for market consultation.

Your role as Chef de Projet / Team Leader

• Act as the primary point of contact for the national transport authority, stakeholders, and Aninver Development Partners.
• Manage overall project organization, planning, and resource allocation to ensure deliverables meet contractual timelines.
• Direct the preparation of the national master plan and roadmap for the progressive deployment of inspection centers.
• Supervise feasibility studies, business models, and financial structures developed by the expert team.
• Oversee the drafting of PPP transaction documents, tender dossiers, and contractual frameworks.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, market consultations, and presentations for potential investors.
• Ensure mastery and application of relevant digital and office tools utilized within the automotive and transport sector.

Requirements

• Education: Diplôme en management ou équivalent
• Minimum 15 years in project organization and management, mastery of office tools used in the automotive sector
• Languages: French (mandatory)

Desirable

• Prior experience managing complex transport infrastructure or road safety projects in West Africa.
• Demonstrated track record leading Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transactions in the transport sector.

An experienced Team Leader with a strong background in project management and the automotive or transport sector, capable of driving complex institutional and infrastructure reforms in Senegal.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Estimated duration: 11 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 project in Senegal.
• 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.