Expert juridique – Senegal

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a consulting assignment in Senegal focused on updating and modernizing the national vehicle homologation and technical inspection framework, alongside the development of a new testing facility under a public-private partnership model. We are currently seeking a qualified Legal Expert to join our prospective team of specialists.

The selected expert will play a critical role in addressing legal and regulatory aspects associated with the transport and automotive sectors in Senegal. The assignment aims to enhance national road safety standards, streamline vehicle inspection systems, and ensure a robust legal foundation for infrastructure development and public-private partnerships.

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

• Contribute to the updating and modernization of the national vehicle homologation and technical inspection framework in Senegal.
• Ensure full legal compliance and rigorous analysis of existing legislation governing the transport and automotive sectors.
• Support the structuring and preparation of public-private partnership transactions for transport infrastructure.
• Provide expert legal inputs for feasibility studies and institutional arrangements.

Scope of work

• Conduct legal reviews of the national legislation applicable to vehicle homologation and technical inspection.
• Support the legal feasibility analysis and structuring of public-private partnership models for new inspection facilities.
• Contribute to the drafting of concession contracts, bidding documents, and institutional frameworks.
• Assist in evaluating regulatory impacts and defining risk-sharing matrices between public and private stakeholders.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and workshops with market players and public authorities.

Your role as Expert juridique

• Perform legal due diligence and review the national regulatory framework governing transport, automotive, and homologation activities.
• Draft legal sections of feasibility studies, technical reports, and transaction documents for public-private partnership initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of draft concession agreements and tender documents.
• Collaborate with financial and technical experts to align contract terms with local legislation and international standards.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, presenting legal findings and supporting administrative consultations.
• Ensure all legal deliverables meet the highest quality standards and respect project timelines.

Requirements

• Education: Copie légalisée du diplôme Bac+5 minimum en droit
• 10 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de l’automobile ou des transports ou équivalent
• Avoir réalisé deux (02) prestations similaires dans le domaine de missions afférentes au volet juridique au cours des dix (10) dernières années à compter de 2016
• Languages: Connaissance de la langue française : lu, écrit et parlé

Desirable

• Prior experience working on public-private partnership infrastructure projects in West Africa.
• Familiarity with transport sector reforms and institutional capacity-building initiatives.

A seasoned legal professional with a strong background in transport and automotive sector regulations, equipped with proven experience in legislative reviews and public-private partnership structuring in Senegal or similar contexts.

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.