Consultant / Project Manager – Tuvalu

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Consultant / Project Manager for a environment, finance consultancy assignment financed by Pacific Community in Tuvalu.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking an expert Consultant / Project Manager for an upcoming environmental and climate finance assignment in Tuvalu, supported by the Pacific Community. The initiative aims to drive national climate commitments by developing comprehensive implementation strategies and robust investment plans to mobilize essential climate finance.

The successful candidate will lead project management activities, coordinate multi-sector stakeholder engagements, and oversee the creation of bankable project concepts. This pivotal role ensures that strategic roadmaps align with regional standards and effectively bridge financial gaps to support sustainable development in Tuvalu.

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

• Develop Tuvalu's NDC 3.0 Implementation Roadmap and Investment Plan to mobilize climate finance.
• Conduct a thorough desktop review and stocktake of existing climate strategies and NDC targets.
• Engage key stakeholders through structured consultations, workshops, and multi-sector coordination.
• Select 15 high-priority project ideas and develop comprehensive 7-10 page concept notes for each.
• Assess financial gaps and evaluate the enabling environment for sustainable climate investments.

Scope of work

• Perform a desktop review of national documents, climate policies, and previous NDC commitments to establish a solid baseline for NDC 3.0.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, validation workshops, and coordination processes with government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and local communities.
• Identify and select 15 high-priority project ideas aligned with national NDC 3.0 targets.
• Draft detailed 7-10 page concept notes for the selected priority project ideas.
• Assess financial requirements, funding gaps, and the enabling environment to structure a bankable investment plan.
• Deliver and validate the final Implementation Strategy and Investment Plan through consultative processes.

Your role as Consultant / Project Manager

• Manage the overall execution of the assignment as Consultant / Project Manager, ensuring timely delivery of key outputs.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating dialogue between government bodies, local communities, NGOs, and the private sector.
• Supervise the stocktake and desktop review of existing climate strategies and baseline data.
• Lead the identification, selection, and drafting of 15 detailed project concept notes.
• Conduct financial gap assessments and structure the investment plan to attract climate finance.
• Oversee the validation and reporting phases, engaging regional bodies and the Pacific Community as required.

Requirements

• Education: Post-Graduate degree in relevant fields such as engineering, public policy, energy, economics, international development, finance, environmental management, or related fields of study
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience and knowledge in developing strategies, roadmaps or investment plans, focusing on key sectors
• Proven experience working with stakeholders from government, NGOs, private sector and local communities
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the Pacific, and in particular, in Tuvalu
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Previous experience in relevant areas of NDCs, climate finance, data analysis and modelling is desirable
• Previous experience in relevant areas of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate finance.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and modelling relevant to environmental and energy sectors.

An experienced Consultant / Project Manager with a strong background in climate finance, extensive professional experience in Tuvalu, and a proven track record of developing strategic roadmaps and investment plans.

Assignment details

• Location: Tuvalu
• Financed by: Pacific Community
• Sector: Environment, finance
• 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 Pacific Community-financed project in Tuvalu.
• 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.