Climate Risk, Adaptation and GHG Specialist – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Climate Risk, Adaptation and GHG Specialist for a engineering, transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment supported by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of, focusing on the engineering and transport sectors. We are currently seeking an expert for the Climate Risk, Adaptation and GHG Specialist position to contribute to the delivery of an integrated project preparation package that brings the initiative up to the standard required for development finance institution appraisals and sovereign concessional financing.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in quantifying climate risks and impacts, tying adaptation measures to specific design parameters, establishing lifecycle greenhouse gas accounting, and designing a robust Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework. This expert will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the infrastructure design demonstrates clear Paris alignment and incorporates sustainable decarbonization pathways for ancillary facilities.

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

• Quantify the project’s physical climate risks and vulnerabilities to inform resilient infrastructure planning.
• Translate identified climate hazards into actionable, specific engineering and design parameters.
• Apply joint Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Paris-alignment methodology to the investment.
• Conduct comprehensive lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting for the infrastructure assets.
• Design a functional Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework tailored to the project facilities and cold chain decarbonization pathway.

Scope of work

• Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments (CRVA) for planned infrastructure assets.
• Translate climate projections and physical hazards into practical design constraints and parameters.
• Perform joint MDB Paris-alignment assessments and document institutional alignment.
• Execute lifecycle greenhouse gas accounting exercises across project phases.
• Design an MRV framework with clear operational boundaries for infrastructure assets and privately operated sub-components.
• Collaborate across engineering, environmental, and economic workstreams to maintain integration matrices.
• Contribute to joint project preparation deliverables, options appraisals, and inception reports.

Your role as Climate Risk, Adaptation and GHG Specialist

• Lead the climate risk, adaptation, and greenhouse gas workstream throughout the project preparation phase.
• Execute detailed climate risk and vulnerability assessments specifically tailored for coastal or port infrastructure.
• Engage with engineering teams to ensure physical climate hazards are directly integrated into technical design parameters.
• Apply recognized joint MDB methodologies to evaluate and demonstrate Paris-alignment for the investment.
• Perform lifecycle GHG accounting calculations and establish a transparent emissions baseline.
• Develop the overarching MRV framework for infrastructure assets, including the cold chain decarbonization pathway.
• Participate in scheduled cross-component handoffs and contribute to integrated technical notes and final reporting packages.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or higher in climate science, environmental engineering, environmental science or a related discipline
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English, evidenced by a degree taught in English or deliverables authored in English

Desirable

• At least 8 years of general professional experience, including at least 2 climate risk and vulnerability assessments for infrastructure (at least 1 for coastal or port infrastructure), minimum 1 translating climate hazards into design parameters, minimum 1 applying joint MDB Paris-alignment methodology, minimum 1 lifecycle GHG accounting exercise, and minimum 1 MRV framework designed for infrastructure assets
• Prior professional experience working on climate-resilient infrastructure projects within East Africa or similar developing country contexts.
• Familiarity with UNDP, AIIB, or other international development finance institution standards and procedures.

An experienced Climate Risk, Adaptation and GHG Specialist with a strong background in coastal or port infrastructure resilience, proven expertise in MDB Paris-alignment methodologies, and deep technical capability in lifecycle GHG accounting and MRV framework design.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Engineering, transport
• Estimated duration: 12 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 UNDP-financed project in Tanzania, United Republic of.
• 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.