Consultant / Project Manager – Tuvalu

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

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment funded by the Pacific Community in Tuvalu. The initiative focuses on the transport and energy sectors, specifically investigating the suitability of electric vehicles to support the country's climate commitments and energy independence.

We are seeking an expert Consultant / Project Manager to lead this 6-month assignment. The specialist will conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and environmental assessments of land and maritime electric vehicle technologies, ensuring tailored recommendations for the unique island context.

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

• Investigate and provide evidence-based recommendations on the most appropriate electric vehicles and charging requirements for Tuvalu.
• Cover both land and maritime modes, including e-bikes, motorcycles, ultra-lightweight vehicles, light-duty vehicles, and vessel outboard motors.
• Assess total cost of ownership, grid capacity impacts, and greenhouse gas emission reduction potentials.
• Engage effectively with government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and the private sector.
• Deliver a prioritized, actionable roadmap for electric mobility deployment.

Scope of work

• Conduct an inception meeting with the client and key stakeholders, perform an initial desktop review, and finalize the detailed workplan.
• Engage extensively with government bodies, utilities, private sector operators, NGOs, and local communities to gather baseline transport and energy data.
• Evaluate the suitability of various electric vehicle modes and their corresponding charging infrastructure requirements.
• Analyze total cost of ownership, grid integration and capacity impacts, and greenhouse gas emission reduction benefits.
• Organize and facilitate a validation workshop to present draft findings and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Produce and deliver the comprehensive final report and prioritized deployment roadmap.

Your role as Consultant / Project Manager

• Serve as the lead Consultant / Project Manager for the assignment, overseeing overall project execution and deliverables.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities with government, private sector, NGOs, and local communities in Tuvalu.
• Manage the technical, financial, and environmental assessment of electric vehicle and charging technologies.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership, grid capacity impacts, and emission reduction potentials.
• Design and facilitate the inception meeting and stakeholder validation workshop.
• Draft and finalize the comprehensive feasibility report and prioritized roadmap for electric mobility.

Requirements

• Education: Post-Graduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energy engineering, sustainable transportation, energy systems, climate policy, transport planning or other related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and knowledge in the field of EVs, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, energy systems or climate policy
• Proven experience and understanding of the Pacific, particularly Tuvalu
• Experience working with government, private sector, NGOs, and local communities
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Prior experience managing donor-funded transport or energy transition projects in small island developing states.
• Direct background in maritime electric mobility or vessel outboard motor integration.

An experienced renewable energy or sustainable transport professional with a post-graduate degree, a strong track record in the Pacific region, and expertise in electric mobility and stakeholder engagement.

Assignment details

• Location: Tuvalu
• Financed by: Pacific Community
• Sector: Transport, energy
• Estimated duration: 6 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.