Environment, Ecology, Botany and Biodiversity Expert – Madagascar

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Environment, Ecology, Botany and Biodiversity Expert for a environment, finance, youth consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Madagascar.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Madagascar. The initiative focuses on enhancing climate change adaptation, promoting sustainable environmental management, and supporting resilient blue economy pathways through land-sea continuum planning.

We are seeking a qualified Environment, Ecology, Botany and Biodiversity Expert to join our multidisciplinary team for this 12-month project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analyzing ecosystems, supporting ecological restoration, and integrating biodiversity considerations into regional spatial planning and investment frameworks.

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

• Strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations and ecosystems to climate change impacts in Madagascar
• Support the definition and operationalization of resilient and inclusive development trajectories
• Contribute to integrated land-sea spatial planning and sustainable blue economy strategies
• Provide robust scientific and technical expertise in botany, ecology, and biodiversity conservation

Scope of work

• Contribute to the elaboration of regional spatial planning and management documents
• Participate in the development of an integrated planning scheme for the promotion of a sustainable blue economy
• Conduct environmental, ecological, and botanical assessments in targeted coastal and terrestrial areas
• Support climate vulnerability studies and identify ecosystem-based adaptation measures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to ensure environmental safeguards and biodiversity integration
• Engage with local stakeholders and institutions to validate ecological findings and recommendations

Your role as Environment, Ecology, Botany and Biodiversity Expert

• Lead technical tasks related to environment, ecology, botany, and biodiversity conservation within the project
• Conduct field surveys and botanical inventories to assess the state of natural ecosystems and habitats
• Analyze ecological data to feed into vulnerability assessments and climate change adaptation strategies
• Contribute to the formulation of nature-based solutions for coastal and terrestrial ecosystem protection
• Draft technical reports, notes, and inputs for regional planning and blue economy strategy documents
• Coordinate closely with GIS, rural development, and socio-anthropology specialists to ensure cohesive analysis
• Participate in stakeholder workshops and technical committee meetings as required

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree (Bac+5) in ecology, botany, biodiversity, or natural space management
• At least 7 years of experience
• Languages: Proficiency in French

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in Madagascar or the East Africa region
• Familiarity with AFD procedures and international development cooperation projects
• Knowledge of local languages such as Malagasy

An experienced ecologist and botanist with at least 7 years of field and analytical experience in biodiversity conservation, climate vulnerability, and natural space management, fully proficient in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Madagascar
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment, finance, youth
• Estimated duration: 12 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 Madagascar.
• 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.