Coordinador/a de la Consultoría (Project Coordinator / Team Leader) – El Salvador

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Coordinador/a de la Consultoría (Project Coordinator / Team Leader) for a water sanitation, health, urban consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in El Salvador.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative focused on water resources management, inclusive governance, and peacebuilding in El Salvador. The assignment addresses climate vulnerability, environmental degradation, and water-related social tensions within vulnerable communities, integrating a strong cross-cutting perspective on gender, youth inclusion, and local capacity building. We are seeking a qualified Project Coordinator / Team Leader to oversee the successful execution of this diagnostic assignment.

The expert will lead a multidisciplinary team to assess water tenure arrangements, identify current and potential water-related conflicts, and map existing formal and informal dialogue spaces. Operating in targeted northern municipalities, the Team Leader will ensure rigorous methodological design, field research, and stakeholder engagement aligned with international standards and UNDP guidelines. This role is pivotal in establishing baseline capacities for water governance and conflict prevention to support sustainable regional development.

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

• Coordinate and lead the multidisciplinary consulting team throughout the three-month assignment duration.
• Develop a comprehensive methodological framework using qualitative approaches and water tenure assessment tools.
• Identify current and potential conflicts related to water access, distribution, and quality across domestic, agricultural, and ecosystem uses.
• Map formal and informal institutional and community dialogue spaces, integrating an intersectional analysis of gender and social inclusion.
• Establish baseline capacities and knowledge levels of local institutions, civil society organizations, and rural communities regarding water governance.

Scope of work

• Design the overall methodology for the consultancy, including qualitative data collection techniques, geographical coverage, and ethical procedures.
• Conduct preliminary legal and contextual analyses covering formal and customary water tenure arrangements and governance structures.
• Determine the precise scope of field research through preliminary investigations, site selections, and stakeholder exploratory meetings.
• Oversee field research activities, including interviews and consultations with water users, community members, and key institutional actors.
• Analyze findings by completing analytical forms, matching tenure arrangements with water uses, and evaluating governance and security.
• Ensure the integration of gender, age, and ethnic considerations across all data collection and analytical deliverables.

Your role as Coordinador/a de la Consultoría (Project Coordinator / Team Leader)

• Act as the primary focal point and team leader for overall project coordination, ensuring timely delivery of all contractual outputs.
• Manage the multidisciplinary team of experts and coordinate closely with the client, local stakeholders, and project partners.
• Supervise the execution of the methodological design and field research activities in target regions.
• Ensure high-quality technical reporting and compliance with UNDP and donor standards throughout the assignment.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, exploratory sessions, and participatory dialogues with local institutions and water users.
• Oversee the synthesis of field data, governance analysis, and the formulation of strategic recommendations for capacity building.

Requirements

• Education: Not specifically prescribed separately from the underlying specialist role, but must coordinate the team
• Extensive experience in project coordination and leadership
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on UNDP or international cooperation initiatives in Central America.
• Demonstrated expertise in participatory methodologies, conflict resolution, or gender-responsive project implementation.

An experienced Project Coordinator and Water Resources expert with a strong background in team leadership, participatory methodologies, and inclusive governance within the international development sector.

Assignment details

• Location: El Salvador
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Water sanitation, health, urban
• Estimated duration: 3 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 El Salvador.
• 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.