Coordinateur technique – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Coordinateur technique for a environment consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Technical Coordinator for an upcoming environmental conservation assignment in Senegal funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). This initiative focuses on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the establishment of a dedicated biodiversity conservation trust fund to support the country's terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal coordination role in guiding technical activities, liaising with national stakeholders, and aligning the project with public policies and international biodiversity commitments. This is a key expert position requiring extensive local knowledge and proven project management experience within the environmental sector in Senegal.

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 the overall technical implementation of the feasibility study for the biodiversity conservation trust fund in Senegal.
• Ensure seamless communication and engagement with public authorities, protected area managers, local communities, and other key national stakeholders.
• Facilitate institutional and legal analyses alongside economic modeling activities.
• Contribute to the formulation of an operational roadmap and strategic action plan for the future trust fund.

Scope of work

• Conduct institutional and legal analyses of conservation trust funds, identifying local constraints and opportunities in Senegal.
• Contribute to comparative governance assessments of trust funds in West Africa.
• Support economic and financial modeling, including capital estimation and investment strategies.
• Assess the potential of carbon credit mechanisms linked to coastal ecosystems.
• Help define eligibility criteria, governance structures, and operational manuals for the trust fund.
• Prepare strategic plans, performance indicators, and resource mobilization roadmaps.

Your role as Coordinateur technique

• Oversee day-to-day technical coordination of project deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary experts covering legal, financial, and environmental domains.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, consultations, and institutional dialogues with key actors in Senegal's environmental sector.
• Provide expert local context on public policies, protected areas, and biodiversity conservation frameworks.
• Assist in drafting institutional reports, strategic roadmaps, and operational manuals.
• Support the preparation of technical progress reports for the donor and project partners.

Requirements

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• Minimum 10 years of experience with excellent knowledge of public policies, projects, and stakeholders associated with environmental protection and protected areas in Senegal
• Languages: French mandatory, English strongly recommended

Desirable

• Prior experience working on conservation trust funds or innovative environmental financing mechanisms in West Africa.
• Familiarity with AFD procedures, reporting standards, and environmental safeguard systems.

A seasoned environmental expert with at least 10 years of experience in Senegal, combining deep knowledge of local conservation policies with exceptional technical coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 15 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 AFD-financed project in Senegal.
• 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.