Consultor Sênior 2 – Brazil

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Consultor Sênior 2 for a water sanitation, law consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Brazil.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNDP in Brazil. The initiative focuses on the water-sanitation and law sectors, specifically examining regulatory guidelines for sub-delegations and public-private partnerships (PPPs) within basic sanitation, water supply, sewage, urban cleaning, and solid waste management.

We are seeking an expert for the position of Consultor Sênior 2 to support technical and legal studies aimed at strengthening regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will contribute engineering expertise to evaluate operational aspects, economic impacts, and structural limits of infrastructure concessions in the country.

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

• Provide high-level technical and engineering inputs for public concession projects in the basic sanitation sector.
• Assess operational limits, asset impacts, and economic feasibility of sub-delegations and PPP arrangements.
• Support the development of regulatory guidelines for water supply, sewage, urban cleaning, and solid waste management.
• Contribute to regulatory impact analyses and stakeholder consultation processes.

Scope of work

• Elaboration of a detailed work plan for the engineering components of the assignment.
• Execution of technical and engineering studies concerning public infrastructure concessions.
• Conducting national and international benchmarking on sub-delegations and PPPs.
• Evaluation of operationalization aspects, proportions, limits, and economic-patrimonial impacts.
• Analysis of regulatory, supervisory, and user-relation frameworks in basic sanitation services.
• Assistance in preparing materials for public consultations and regulatory impact assessments.

Your role as Consultor Sênior 2

• Lead engineering-focused technical assessments for water supply, sewage, urban cleaning, and solid waste management concessions.
• Analyze the operational feasibility and efficiency of sub-delegation and PPP models.
• Evaluate infrastructure asset management and economic impacts related to contract structures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal and economic experts to ensure cohesive project deliverables.
• Draft comprehensive technical reports and inputs for regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions, workshops, and public consultation preparations.

Requirements

• Education: Graduated in Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the development of public concession projects in basic sanitation (specifically water supply, sewage, urban cleaning, and solid waste management) or public concessions
• Languages: Portuguese

Desirable

• Prior experience working with international organizations or United Nations agencies such as UNDP.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and normative guidelines in the Brazilian sanitation sector.

An experienced engineering professional with at least 7 years of background in basic sanitation concessions and PPPs, ready to provide robust technical analyses for regulatory development in Brazil.

Assignment details

• Location: Brazil
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Water sanitation, law
• Estimated duration: 10 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 Brazil.
• 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.