Especialista Jurídico – El Salvador

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Especialista Jurídico for a water sanitation, health, urban consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in El Salvador.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently seeking a qualified Legal Specialist (Especialista Jurídico) for an upcoming diagnostic assignment in El Salvador funded by UNDP. The initiative focuses on inclusive water resource governance, peacebuilding, and socio-environmental conflict prevention in vulnerable border regions. The expert will play a pivotal role in examining legal frameworks, formal and informal water tenure arrangements, and institutional capacities to support sustainable and equitable water management.

The selected candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive legal analysis, mapping of water governance structures, and actionable recommendations. This consultancy aims to strengthen local dialogue platforms and address structural barriers affecting vulnerable populations, particularly women, youth, and indigenous communities, in accessing and managing natural resources.

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

• Conduct a rigorous legal analysis of environmental and water resources legislation in El Salvador.
• Examine formal and non-formal water tenure arrangements and institutional governance frameworks.
• Identify current and potential legal and regulatory bottlenecks related to water resource management and socio-environmental conflicts.
• Formulate evidence-based legal reports and strategic recommendations for conflict prevention, management, and transformation.
• Support the integration of human rights, administrative law, and institutional strengthening perspectives into the broader diagnostic.

Scope of work

• Participate in the preparation and methodological design of the baseline diagnostic alongside the evaluation team.
• Perform preliminary and detailed legal reviews concerning water legislation, administrative law, and human rights.
• Analyze formal laws and customary or informal water tenure arrangements affecting diverse users.
• Support field research activities, stakeholder mapping, and interviews with institutional actors and water users.
• Contribute to the evaluation of governance structures and security of water tenure for conflict analysis.
• Draft comprehensive legal sections of the diagnostic report and contribute to validation workshops with stakeholders.

Your role as Especialista Jurídico

• Lead the legal analysis component focusing on environmental legislation, water resources, and water governance.
• Review and synthesize national legal frameworks, institutional mandates, and administrative procedures relevant to water management.
• Analyze formal and informal water tenure arrangements using established assessment methodologies.
• Draft detailed legal reports, matrices, and recommendations for socio-environmental conflict prevention and institutional strengthening.
• Collaborate with social and water resources specialists to ensure legal findings are integrated into the overall diagnostic.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations, interviews, and validation workshops to present legal findings and gather feedback.

Requirements

• Education: Licenciatura in Legal Sciences, with postgraduate studies at master's level in Administrative Law, Public Policies, International Relations, Environmental Law, Socio-environmental Conflict Resolution, or related fields
• At least 2 experiences in legal analysis on environmental and water resources legislation, water governance, institutional strengthening, administrative law, and human rights
• At least 3 experiences in legal reports and recommendations on water resources and socio-environmental conflict prevention/management/transformation
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in Central America or specifically within border regions facing socio-environmental challenges.
• Familiarity with United Nations or international donor-funded project procedures and reporting standards.

An experienced Legal Specialist with a strong background in environmental law, water governance, and socio-environmental conflict resolution in El Salvador, capable of delivering rigorous legal analysis within multidisciplinary development projects.

Assignment details

• Location: El Salvador
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Water sanitation, health, urban
• Estimated duration: 3 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 El Salvador.
• 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.