Just Transition Expert – North Macedonia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Just Transition Expert for a education, social, media consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in North Macedonia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming EBRD consultancy assignment in North Macedonia. We are seeking a dedicated Just Transition Expert to join our team for this impactful project focused on the education, social, and media sectors.

The initiative aims to support regional economic restructuring and sustainable community transition, ensuring that local stakeholders and vulnerable groups benefit from equitable development pathways. The selected expert will play a critical role in shaping inclusive transition strategies aligned with international best practices and donor requirements.

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

• Promote inclusive social and economic development within communities affected by industrial and energy transitions.
• Engage key stakeholders across education, social, and media sectors to foster local dialogue and ownership.
• Design strategic frameworks that address community needs and promote long-term resilience.
• Integrate just transition principles into local capacity-building and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Scope of work

• Conduct stakeholder consultations and assessments across target communities in North Macedonia.
• Analyze socioeconomic impacts related to the transition within the education and social sectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to align community skills initiatives with broader regional transition goals.
• Develop strategic recommendations and action plans to support vulnerable groups and local labor markets.
• Support awareness-raising and communication efforts in cooperation with media stakeholders.

Your role as Just Transition Expert

• Lead the just transition workstream, providing specialized expertise on social, economic, and community dimensions.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement workshops, focus groups, and consultations with local and national partners.
• Contribute to project reporting, deliverables, and strategic recommendations aligned with EBRD standards.
• Coordinate closely with team members focusing on workforce development, skills, and energy sector dynamics.
• Ensure gender equality and social inclusion principles are mainstreamed throughout all project activities.

Requirements

• Languages: Fluent English and Macedonian

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on EBRD or other international donor-funded projects in the region.
• Familiarity with North Macedonia's regional development and energy transition context.

A proactive development professional with deep expertise in just transition processes, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and full professional fluency in English and Macedonian.

Assignment details

• Location: North Macedonia
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Education, social, media
• Estimated duration: 18 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 EBRD-financed project in North Macedonia.
• 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.