GIS and Cartography Expert – Madagascar

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a GIS and Cartography Expert for a environment, finance, youth consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Madagascar.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified GIS and Cartography Expert for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) in Madagascar. This initiative falls under the environment, finance, and youth sectors, focusing on climate change adaptation, building a resilient blue economy, and supporting sustainable regional development through land-sea continuum planning.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing spatial analysis, spatial data management, and mapping solutions to support multidisciplinary teams. Working within a dynamic international context, the expert will contribute significantly to developing integrated planning documents and assessing investment feasibility in coastal and marine environments.

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

• Strengthen the spatial analysis and cartographic capacity of the project team.
• Support the development of integrated land-sea planning documents for regional resilience.
• Map vulnerability zones and natural ecosystems facing climate change impacts.
• Facilitate spatial data collection, harmonization, and visualization for stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to feasibility studies for blue economy investments.

Scope of work

• Elaborating comprehensive spatial planning documents for the target region.
• Developing an integrated zoning scheme for the development of a sustainable blue economy.
• Conducting spatial analyses of environmental, economic, and social data across the land-sea continuum.
• Designing thematic maps for vulnerability assessments and natural ecosystem protection.
• Supporting feasibility studies for climate-adapted investment projects in coastal areas.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary experts to integrate spatial findings into technical reports.

Your role as GIS and Cartography Expert

• Design and manage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases for the project.
• Produce high-quality thematic maps, spatial models, and visual representations for reports and workshops.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and harmonize spatial data related to land-sea interactions, coastal zones, and marine resources.
• Collaborate closely with environmental, socio-economic, and maritime spatial planning specialists to integrate spatial data into analytical frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance on cartographic standards and spatial data utilization to local stakeholders and project partners.
• Ensure the accurate georeferencing and spatial documentation of all field surveys and assessments.

Requirements

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• At least 5 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cartography, with similar assignments carried out in Madagascar
• Languages: Proficiency in French

Desirable

• Familiarity with the blue economy, coastal zone management, or marine spatial planning.
• Experience working on AFD-funded projects or other international donor initiatives.
• Knowledge of the local geographical context and environmental challenges in Madagascar.

An experienced GIS and Cartography Expert with a strong background in spatial analysis within Madagascar, ready to support climate resilience and blue economy initiatives through high-quality mapping and data management.

Assignment details

• Location: Madagascar
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment, finance, youth
• Estimated duration: 12 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 AFD-financed project in Madagascar.
• 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.