Coordonnateur·trice de l'équipe / Spécialiste sénior en finance et émissions souveraines (Chef de mission) – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Coordonnateur·trice de l'équipe / Spécialiste sénior en finance et émissions souveraines (Chef de mission) for a environment consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory initiative in Senegal supported by the UNDP. The primary objective is to assist the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Planning in developing institutional, technical, and operational capacities required for structuring sustainable financing instruments, conducting impact evaluations, reporting, and preparing for sovereign sustainable bond issuances.

We are currently seeking a qualified Team Leader / Senior Finance and Sovereign Emissions Specialist to guide this critical assignment. The expert will lead institutional support efforts, oversee the design of methodological notes, and coordinate stakeholder training to align national practices with international sustainable finance standards.

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

• Support the Ministry in developing capacities for structuring sustainable financing and evaluating impacts.
• Assist in performing preparatory activities for green, social, sustainable, and/or sustainability-linked bond issuances.
• Strengthen the capacities of the steering committee and key stakeholders on sustainable finance instruments and post-issuance reporting.
• Enhance the governance framework governing sustainable financing initiatives.

Scope of work

• Elaborating the methodological orientation note.
• Supporting the constitution of a pipeline of projects eligible for sustainable financing.
• Assisting in identifying and selecting key performance indicators and calibrating performance targets for sustainability-linked financing.
• Developing post-issuance reporting tools and frameworks.
• Conducting training for the steering committee and stakeholders on post-issuance tools, reporting, and sustainable finance reference frameworks.
• Reviewing the sustainable finance governance framework and establishing a roadmap for improvement.
• Managing periodic and final mission reviews.

Your role as Coordonnateur·trice de l'équipe / Spécialiste sénior en finance et émissions souveraines (Chef de mission)

• Act as Team Leader and manage the overall execution of the advisory assignment.
• Provide high-level institutional support to the Ministry of Finance and Public Debt Offices.
• Lead the strategic drafting of methodological notes and deliverables related to sovereign and sustainable bond issuances.
• Oversee the development of pipelines for eligible sustainable projects and alignment with international standards.
• Coordinate the formulation of key performance indicators and performance targets.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and capacity-building sessions regarding sustainable finance frameworks.
• Ensure quality control and timely delivery of all project outputs under UNDP guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree (Bac +5) or higher in finance, financial engineering, economics, economic policy management, or a relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the financial sector, capital markets, investment banking, or public debt management and public finances (minimum 7 years specified in ToR)
• Proven mastery of international sustainable finance standards (ICMA GBP, SBP, SLBP, SBG) and/or CBI standards
• Languages: Perfect mastery of the French language (spoken and written), excellent analytical, synthesis, and strategic drafting skills

Desirable

• Participation in at least 2 green, social, sustainable or sustainability-linked bond issuance operations (ideally sovereign, quasi-sovereign, or public institutions)
• Confirmed experience in institutional support to Ministries of Finance or Public Debt Offices, ideally in emerging countries or sub-Saharan Africa
• Prior experience working on UNDP-backed assignments or similar international donor-funded projects in West Africa.

An experienced sovereign finance expert with a strong background in capital markets, public debt management, and sustainable bond issuances in emerging economies, equipped with exceptional leadership and strategic drafting capabilities in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 30 days spread over 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 UNDP-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.