Especialista social – Bolivia

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

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a consulting proposal focused on the energy sector in Bolivia, aiming to analyze and quantify diesel usage in mining centers to identify viable alternatives for cleaner energy substitution and energy efficiency measures. As part of our expert team, we are looking for a qualified Social Specialist to lead the social dimension of this critical transition initiative.

The selected expert will play a vital role in evaluating social risks, impacts, and stakeholder engagement strategies across mining operations in the country. This assignment requires a dedicated professional capable of integrating social management aspects into the broader technical and environmental assessments of the energy study, ensuring alignment with national and international 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 and quantify the current use of diesel and energy demand patterns in representative mining centers.
• Identify viable alternatives for diesel substitution using cleaner energy technologies and energy efficiency measures.
• Evaluate the technical, economic, environmental, social, and regulatory feasibility of proposed energy alternatives.
• Propose strategies and a gradual implementation roadmap for energy transition in the mining sector.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and technology transfer through participatory workshops.

Scope of work

• Collect, verify, and analyze energy information in selected mining centers, focusing on operational factors and fuel consumption patterns.
• Evaluate the technical and geographic context for replacing diesel with sustainable energy sources, considering resource availability and local conditions.
• Propose appropriate technologies for mining centers, including comparative cost-benefit, risk-reliability, and social-environmental impact analyses.
• Identify regulatory, technical, financial, and institutional barriers limiting the implementation of alternative energies.
• Design energy efficiency measures adapted to the mining reality, emphasizing sustainability and integrated energy management.
• Define a roadmap for energy transition in the mining sector aligned with institutional objectives.
• Participate in socialization and technology transfer workshops with relevant stakeholders and institutional representatives.

Your role as Especialista social

• Lead the social assessment component of the assignment within representative mining centers.
• Conduct social risk and impact assessments associated with mining activities and proposed energy transition measures.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement strategies for consultations and workshops.
• Identify social barriers and opportunities related to the adoption of cleaner energy technologies.
• Collaborate closely with environmental, mining, and energy efficiency specialists to ensure integrated findings.
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing social management aspects, findings, and mitigation recommendations.

Requirements

• Education: Professional with a degree in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of general experience and 3 years of experience in social management projects and social risk/impact assessments in mining activities
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded energy or infrastructure projects in Bolivia.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary consulting teams addressing energy transition or industrial efficiency.

An experienced social scientist with a strong background in social management and impact assessments within the Bolivian mining sector, fluent in Spanish and ready to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

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.