Especialista en Eficiencia Energética – Bolivia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Especialista en Eficiencia Energética for a consultancy assignment in Bolivia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment focused on energy efficiency and diesel replacement in the mining sector in Bolivia. We are seeking an expert Energy Efficiency Specialist to join our team for this strategic initiative aimed at promoting sustainable energy access, decarbonization, and climate resilience within the national energy sector.

The selected expert will play a critical role in analyzing current energy consumption patterns, evaluating clean technology alternatives, and designing targeted energy efficiency measures for mining centers. This assignment supports broader institutional efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependency, optimize energy use, and foster sustainable development across the country.

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 and quantify current diesel usage and energy demand across representative mining centers.
• Identify viable alternatives for diesel replacement using cleaner energy technologies and renewable sources.
• Evaluate technical, economic, environmental, social, and regulatory aspects of proposed energy efficiency measures.
• Propose strategies and a gradual implementation plan, including technical and financial guidelines.
• Contribute to a roadmap for energy transition aligned with national sector objectives.

Scope of work

• Collect, verify, and analyze energy information in selected mining centers, including diesel consumption, load curves, and infrastructure.
• Characterize energy demand across different stages of mining processes, focusing on electrical, thermal, logistic, and transport uses.
• Evaluate technical and geographic contexts for replacing diesel with sustainable energy sources.
• Propose appropriate technologies for mining operations through comparative cost-benefit and risk-reliability analyses.
• Identify regulatory, technical, financial, and institutional barriers limiting alternative energy adoption.
• Design tailored energy efficiency measures focusing on diesel reduction, equipment modernization, and energy management.
• Define a comprehensive roadmap for the energy transition in the mining sector.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops to present findings and recommendations.

Your role as Especialista en Eficiencia Energética

• Lead the technical assessment of energy efficiency and diesel substitution opportunities in mining operations.
• Analyze electrical and thermal energy demand, load curves, and operational patterns of mining processes.
• Evaluate the integration of renewable energy sources, hybrid systems, and energy storage into mining operations.
• Design specific energy efficiency measures for production equipment, ventilation, lighting, and overall energy management.
• Conduct technical and economic evaluations, including cost-benefit analyses for proposed technologies.
• Identify technical and institutional barriers to adopting cleaner energy solutions in the sector.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to integrate environmental, social, and legal criteria into the study.
• Contribute to technical reports and participate in stakeholder workshops and technology transfer sessions.

Requirements

• Education: Professional with a degree in engineering or related fields, with a diploma in energy or electricity
• Minimum 10 years of general experience and 6 years of specific experience in energy sector projects, studies, or consultancies
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Previous experience in energy studies within the mining sector.
• Experience working on international donor-funded projects in Latin America.
• Familiarity with decarbonization and diesel displacement initiatives in remote industrial settings.

An experienced Energy Efficiency Specialist with a strong engineering background, specialized training in energy systems, and a proven track record in conducting energy sector studies and industrial efficiency projects in Bolivia or the region.

Assignment details

• Location: Bolivia
• Estimated duration: 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 project in Bolivia.
• 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.