Expert environnemental et social – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Expert environnemental et social for a consultancy assignment in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for an upcoming assignment in Senegal focused on modernizing the national vehicle inspection and type-approval system, as well as developing a new inspection facility under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework. The overarching goal is to enhance road safety, reduce environmental pollution, and align the transport sector with international standards.

To strengthen our expert team for this initiative, we are currently seeking a qualified Environmental and Social Expert. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing environmental and social impacts, ensuring sustainability, and integrating safeguards into the planning and infrastructure development components of the project in Senegal.

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 thorough environmental and social impact assessments for the new vehicle inspection facility and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with national environmental regulations and international safeguard standards.
• Identify potential environmental and social risks, formulating appropriate mitigation and management measures.
• Contribute to the overall feasibility studies and strategic planning to guarantee sustainable project outcomes.

Scope of work

• Carrying out environmental and social feasibility studies for the new inspection center.
• Drafting comprehensive impact assessments and management plans addressing both construction and operational phases.
• Evaluating potential impacts on local communities, traffic safety, and the surrounding environment.
• Participating in stakeholder consultations and engaging with relevant public and private sector actors.
• Integrating environmental and social requirements into technical specifications and tender documents.

Your role as Expert environnemental et social

• Lead the environmental and social assessment workstreams for the project infrastructure.
• Draft environmental and social impact reports and management frameworks in line with local regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and financial specialists to ensure safeguard compliance across all project phases.
• Assess mitigation measures related to atmospheric and noise pollution associated with vehicle fleets and inspection operations.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities and public consultations.
• Provide expert inputs into the preparation of tender documentation and PPP contractual clauses concerning environmental and social obligations.

Requirements

• Education: Copie légalisée du diplôme Bac+4 minimum en étude Environnementale et sociale, Agronomie, Géographie ou équivalent
• 05 ans d'expérience générale dans le domaine des études environnementales et sociales
• Avoir réalisé deux (02) études environnementales et sociales pour des travaux de construction de bâtiments recevant du public au cours des cinq (05) dernières années à compter de 2021
• Languages: Connaissance de la langue française : lu, écrit et parlé

Desirable

• Prior experience working on transport sector or infrastructure development projects in Senegal or West Africa.
• Familiarity with public-private partnership (PPP) frameworks and institutional capacity building.

An experienced environmental and social specialist with a strong background in conducting impact studies for infrastructure projects, excellent analytical skills, and full fluency in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Estimated duration: 11 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 Senegal.
• 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.