Especialista en tecnología y equipamiento de laboratorio forense – Panama

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

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Forensic Laboratory Technology and Equipment Specialist for an upcoming institutional strengthening project supported by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama. The assignment aims to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic of the national forensic medicine and sciences institute to modernize its operational capacities, infrastructure, technology, and specialized equipment, thereby improving the delivery of expert reports for the administration of justice.

The selected specialist will lead the technical evaluation of current laboratory systems, judicial morgues, and operational forensic units. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the expert will identify technology and equipment gaps, establish precise technical requirements, estimate costs, and contribute to the formulation of an institutional investment master plan aligned with public investment 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

• Analyze international standards and best practices regarding forensic technology and laboratory equipment.
• Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic of existing technological assets, laboratory infrastructure, and equipment needs across all operational forensic units.
• Identify technology and equipment gaps impacting the celerity and reliability of forensic expert reports.
• Develop investment programs, technical data sheets, and preliminary designs for laboratory modernization.
• Contribute to the drafting of the Institutional Investment Master Plan and technical guidelines for public investment.

Scope of work

• Review international standards, technical guidelines, and comparative experiences in forensic technology, equipment, and laboratory management.
• Execute field assessments through technical visits to all institutional facilities, laboratories, sections, and the judicial morgue in the country.
• Conduct participatory diagnostic workshops and interviews with technical directors, laboratory staff, and administrative personnel.
• Identify detailed technology and equipment needs for forensic disciplines such as genetics, toxicology, pathology, and digital forensics.
• Perform a SWOT analysis focusing specifically on the technological and equipment capabilities of the institute.
• Identify, prioritize, and rank investment projects derived from the technological diagnostic.
• Prepare technical data sheets for prioritized equipment and technology projects, including scope, cost estimation, execution schedules, and technical requirements.

Your role as Especialista en tecnología y equipamiento de laboratorio forense

• Lead the assessment of current technology, hardware, software, and laboratory equipment utilized in forensic investigations.
• Identify technology and equipment bottlenecks hindering the timely delivery of expert forensic reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture specialists to ensure laboratory spaces meet technical specifications for advanced equipment.
• Estimate costs for technology acquisition, installation, calibration, and maintenance of forensic laboratory equipment.
• Draft technical specifications and requirements for future procurement processes related to forensic technology.
• Contribute technical inputs to the Institutional Investment Master Plan and public investment project profiles.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical validation workshops with institutional counterparts and key justice sector actors.

Requirements

• Education: Formación en ingeniería, ciencias forenses 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
• Identificación de necesidades de tecnología y equipamiento en laboratorios, morgue judicial y unidades operativas forenses
• Requerimientos técnicos y estimación de costos de equipamiento
• Languages: Español

Desirable

• Experience working with international financial institutions or regional cooperation agencies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Familiarity with public investment systems and national project formulation frameworks.
• Previous experience in forensic institutional modernization initiatives.

An experienced Forensic Technology Specialist with a strong background in laboratory equipment assessment, public investment project formulation, and forensic sector modernization in Latin America.

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.