Expert(e) TLAS/systèmes informatiques forestiers – Multiple countries

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Expert(e) TLAS/systèmes informatiques forestiers for a monitoring evaluation, mining consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Multiple countries.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming evaluation and capitalisation assignment funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). The initiative focuses on assessing a major multi-country forestry programme spanning several regions, including Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, centred on forest governance, legality, and sustainable trade.

To strengthen our team for this pivotal evaluation, we are seeking a qualified TLAS and Forest IT Systems Expert. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on Timber Legality Assurance Systems (TLAS), digital data architectures, and information technology solutions implemented within the forestry sector across multiple partner countries.

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

• Evaluate the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of digital forest systems and TLAS implementations under the evaluated programme.
• Assess the technical performance, data architecture, interoperability, and cybersecurity measures of existing public forestry information systems.
• Analyze the level of institutional appropriation and operational ownership of deployed digital platforms by national forest administrations.
• Document technical lessons learned, success factors, and constraints related to the deployment of timber tracking technologies.
• Formulate operational recommendations to improve future digital interventions and transitions toward modern forest cooperation frameworks.

Scope of work

• Conduct initial desk reviews of technical documentation, system architectures, and software specifications related to TLAS and digital tracking systems.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations with national forestry authorities, IT departments, private sector operators, and civil society actors.
• Evaluate the integration and interoperability of forestry information systems with broader national or regional databases.
• Analyze data security, governance protocols, and cybersecurity frameworks protecting forest resource information.
• Assess capacity building initiatives aimed at transferring digital skills and ensuring sustainable institutional appropriation of public IT tools.
• Contribute to cross-cutting capitalization exercises by synthesizing technical findings across multiple target countries.
• Draft technical sections of evaluation reports and formulate actionable recommendations for future digital strategies.

Your role as Expert(e) TLAS/systèmes informatiques forestiers

• Lead the technical evaluation of Timber Legality Assurance Systems (TLAS), SIVL, and equivalent digital forest traceability mechanisms.
• Examine data architecture, database management systems, and software solutions used for forest monitoring and timber tracking.
• Evaluate system interoperability, data exchange protocols, and cybersecurity standards within public forestry administrations.
• Assess the effectiveness of capacity building and change management activities supporting the institutional appropriation of public digital systems.
• Conduct interviews and technical sessions with relevant government IT personnel, system developers, and operational end-users.
• Draft comprehensive technical reports, findings, and strategic recommendations concerning the IT and TLAS components of the programme.
• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and other domain experts to ensure cohesive multi-disciplinary evaluation outputs.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in computer science, IT, forestry systems or equivalent
• Confirmed technical expertise (minimum 10 years) in forest traceability systems (TLAS, SIVL or equivalents), skills in data architecture, interoperability, cybersecurity, experience in supporting institutional appropriation of public digital systems
• Languages: French and English required; Spanish is a plus

Desirable

• Working proficiency in Spanish.
• Prior experience evaluating donor-funded forestry or environmental governance programmes.
• Familiarity with European Union timber regulations and related legality verification mechanisms.

An experienced IT and forestry systems specialist with a strong background in TLAS implementation, data architecture, and institutional digital capacity building across developing nations.

Assignment details

• Location: Multiple countries
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, mining
• Estimated duration: 13 months
• Expected input: 55 working days max
• 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 AFD-financed project in Multiple countries.
• 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

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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.

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