Consultor Sênior 3 – Brazil

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Consultor Sênior 3 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 addressing regulatory guidelines related to subconcessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs). We are seeking a qualified Consultor Sênior 3 to join our multidisciplinary team of experts for this important project.

The selected expert will play a vital role in conducting technical and legal studies to support the national regulatory framework for basic sanitation services. The assignment involves evaluating operational aspects, limits, economic impacts, and regulatory guidelines for subconcessions and PPPs, with a strong focus on urban cleaning and solid waste management, ensuring alignment with national legislation and sector goals.

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

• Contribute to technical and legal studies providing subsidies for regulatory evaluations in the basic sanitation sector.
• Evaluate the extent, degree of detail, and alternatives for normative action regarding subconcessions and PPPs.
• Identify aspects demanding normatization, implementation limits, and criteria for applying existing regulatory norms.
• Assess operational aspects, economic impacts, and legal responsibilities associated with subconcession arrangements.
• Support the execution of public consultations and Regulatory Impact Assessments.

Scope of work

• Elaborate a detailed work plan for the technical and legal assessment.
• Perform comprehensive technical and legal studies within the basic sanitation sector.
• Conduct national and international benchmarking related to concessions and PPPs.
• Evaluate operationalization, proportion, limits, and patrimonial impacts of subconcessions.
• Analyze user relations, regulation, and inspection mechanisms.
• Provide technical subsidies for Public Consultations and Regulatory Impact Analyses.

Your role as Consultor Sênior 3

• Lead engineering-focused tasks related to public concession projects in basic sanitation.
• Focus specifically on urban cleaning and solid waste management subconcession models.
• Analyze operational feasibility and infrastructure requirements for service delivery.
• Contribute technical inputs to the broader national and international benchmarking exercises.
• Assess operational limits, economic impacts, and efficiency measures for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with legal and economic experts to draft comprehensive study reports.
• Support the preparation of materials for public consultations and regulatory evaluations.

Requirements

• Education: Graduated in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the development of public concession projects in basic sanitation (specifically urban cleaning and solid waste management)
• Languages: Portuguese

Desirable

• Experience working with international organizations or United Nations agencies.
• Prior involvement in regulatory impact analysis within the Brazilian infrastructure sector.

An experienced engineer with a strong background in basic sanitation concessions, specifically focusing on urban cleaning and solid waste management within the Brazilian regulatory context.

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.