Especialista legal – Bolivia

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for an initiative focused on energy sustainability, diesel substitution, and energy efficiency within the mining sector in Bolivia. Funded through international cooperation, the project aims to support the national energy authority in strengthening the electricity sector, reducing fossil fuel dependence, and promoting clean energy transitions in mining operations.

We are seeking a qualified Legal Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of experts. The successful candidate will lead the legal, normative, and regulatory analysis for the assignment, ensuring that all proposed diesel substitution alternatives and energy efficiency measures comply with the national legal framework and regulatory requirements of the country's energy and mining sectors.

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

• Assess the national legal and regulatory framework applicable to the energy and mining sectors in Bolivia.
• Identify legal and institutional barriers limiting the implementation of renewable energy alternatives and energy efficiency measures.
• Provide expert legal guidance for the technical and economic evaluation of diesel substitution strategies.
• Contribute to the design of a comprehensive roadmap for the energy transition in mining operations.
• Participate in stakeholder workshops to present regulatory findings and recommendations to institutional counterparts.

Scope of work

• Review existing laws, regulations, and norms governing energy supply, electricity generation, and fuel use in the national mining sector.
• Analyze regulatory constraints and incentives for integrating renewable energy sources and hybrid systems in industrial operations.
• Evaluate legal frameworks related to energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives in the country.
• Collaborate with technical, environmental, and social specialists to ensure regulatory compliance across all project deliverables.
• Contribute to the drafting of intermediate reports and the final study document.
• Participate in technical and institutional workshops organized for national and subnational stakeholders.

Your role as Especialista legal

• Conduct comprehensive legal, normative, and regulatory analyses pertaining to the national energy and mining sectors.
• Identify and evaluate legal bottlenecks, risks, and institutional frameworks affecting diesel substitution and energy efficiency.
• Provide inputs on regulatory feasibility for integrating alternative energy sources and distributed generation in industrial facilities.
• Ensure alignment of all proposed strategies and recommendations with current national legislation and public policies.
• Draft clear and concise legal sections for project reports and deliverables.
• Participate in consultative meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops with public and private sector actors.

Requirements

• Education: Professional with a degree in Legal Sciences
• Minimum 10 years of general experience and 7 years of experience in legal, normative, and regulatory analysis in the national energy area
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded projects in the energy or mining sectors.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Bolivia.

A seasoned legal expert with extensive experience in regulatory analysis within Bolivia's energy sector, capable of identifying normative barriers and providing robust legal frameworks for sustainable energy transitions.

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.