ESMS / Institutional Specialist – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a ESMS / Institutional Specialist for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for a comprehensive transport sector assignment funded by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. The initiative focuses on the preparation of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port project, ensuring that technical, environmental, social, and economic dimensions are fully addressed and brought to international standards.

To support this initiative, we are seeking an expert for the ESMS / Institutional Specialist position. The successful candidate will contribute to developing robust environmental and social management systems and institutional arrangements that are transferable to public operating entities, ensuring readiness for financing by Development Finance Institutions.

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

• Design comprehensive environmental and social management systems tailored for infrastructure operators.
• Develop institutional arrangements that can be seamlessly transferred to public operating entities.
• Translate environmental and social risks and impacts into enforceable mitigation measures and management systems.
• Align project preparation activities with international best practices and Development Finance Institution standards.

Scope of work

• Assess environmental and social risks and impacts of the transport infrastructure project.
• Translate risk assessments into design constraints and enforceable mitigation measures.
• Establish structured environmental and social management systems (ESMS) for future operators.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate institutional and management frameworks into the overall project preparation package.

Your role as ESMS / Institutional Specialist

• Design and formulate at least three Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) specifically for infrastructure operators.
• Develop operational and institutional arrangements that are easily transferable to public operating entities.
• Integrate environmental and social management requirements with engineering and economic workstreams.
• Contribute to the preparation of financier-ready project documentation meeting Development Finance Institution standards.
• Participate in inception and progress reporting, addressing inherited assumptions and institutional frameworks.
• Ensure coherence across environmental, social, and institutional dimensions of the assignment.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in environmental management, institutional development or a related discipline
• At least 5 years experience, 3 ESMS designed for infrastructure operators, experience designing arrangements transferable to public operating entities
• Languages: Not specified

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in Tanzania, United Republic of, or the East Africa region.
• Familiarity with UNDP or other multilateral development bank procedures and safeguard frameworks.

An institutional and ESMS expert with a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in designing management systems for infrastructure operators and public entities.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport
• 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 UNDP-financed project in Tanzania, United Republic of.
• 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.