Especialista en ciencias forenses y gestión de servicios periciales – Panama

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Especialista en ciencias forenses y gestión de servicios periciales for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for a consulting assignment funded by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama. The overarching project focuses on conducting a comprehensive institutional diagnosis of the national forensic medicine and sciences institute to modernize its operational framework, infrastructure, technology, and equipment.

We are seeking a qualified Forensic Sciences and Expert Services Management Specialist to join our international expert team. The selected professional will play a pivotal role in assessing current forensic capabilities, analyzing international standards, and helping shape the long-term institutional investment master plan to enhance the quality, efficiency, and reliability of forensic services.

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

• Analyze international standards and best practices in forensic sciences, technical guidelines, and comparative experiences.
• Conduct a comprehensive diagnosis of current conditions, operations, and future needs of the forensic services through field data collection and participatory workshops.
• Review the Directory of Expert Services and identify necessary updates to align with modern judicial demands.
• Develop an investment program and technical guidelines to strengthen forensic infrastructure, technology, and equipment.

Scope of work

• Review international standards, technical guides, and comparative practices regarding infrastructure, technology, equipment, and forensic service management.
• Examine strategic plans, technical reports, and current regulations governing forensic operations.
• Perform field visits and technical assessments across all relevant forensic facilities, laboratories, morgues, and administrative offices.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and participatory diagnostic workshops with executive leadership, technical staff, and institutional users.
• Perform a comprehensive institutional SWOT analysis and prepare a consolidated diagnostic report.
• Identify, prioritize, and rank investment projects derived from the institutional diagnosis.
• Draft technical project datasheets including scopes, cost estimates, execution schedules, and technical requirements.
• Formulate technical guidelines and contribute to the Institutional Investment Master Plan in coordination with public investment frameworks.

Your role as Especialista en ciencias forenses y gestión de servicios periciales

• Lead the assessment of forensic science methodologies, workflows, and expert service management practices.
• Evaluate current forensic service delivery against international benchmarks and regional cooperation networks.
• Participate in field visits, technical inspections, and stakeholder interviews across forensic laboratories and offices.
• Analyze the Directory of Expert Services and propose necessary updates and modernizations.
• Collaborate on the institutional SWOT analysis concerning forensic operations and technical capacities.
• Design technical criteria and requirements for forensic equipment, technology, and specialized spaces.
• Contribute technical inputs for the prioritization of investment projects and the formulation of the master plan.

Requirements

• Education: Formación en ciencias forenses, medicina legal o áreas relacionadas. Formación académica en disciplinas afines, tales como arquitectura, ingeniería, economía, administración, finanzas, ciencias forenses o áreas relacionadas
• Experiencia específica en proyectos similares al objeto de la consultoría
• Experiencia en la formulación, evaluación y gestión de proyectos de inversión pública
• Estándares internacionales, guías técnicas y buenas prácticas en infraestructura, tecnología, equipamiento y gestión de servicios forenses
• Análisis del Directorio de Servicios Periciales
• Languages: Español

Desirable

• Experience working with international financial institutions or regional development banks such as CAF.
• Prior involvement in institutional strengthening projects for forensic or judicial entities in Latin America.

An experienced forensic science and management specialist with a strong background in public investment projects, international technical standards, and institutional diagnostic assessments within the justice sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Panama
• Financed by: CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
• Sector: Education, governance
• 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 CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-financed project in Panama.
• 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.