Key Expert Team (roles to be proposed by the bidder) – Ecuador

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Key Expert Team (roles to be proposed by the bidder) for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Ecuador.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently seeking qualified professionals for the Key Expert Team positions for an upcoming consulting initiative in Ecuador, supported by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. This important educational and governance initiative aims to design and implement a specialized diploma program focused on fiscal management and local public investment projects. The program targets municipal officials and specialized professionals to ensure permanent and sustainable capacity building across the country.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational offering, ensuring strong alignment with public management standards and institutional strengthening goals. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the expert will contribute to curriculum design, methodological planning, and the establishment of partnerships with local academic institutions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable territorial development and enhance public governance in Ecuador alongside a leading multilateral financial institution.

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

• Design and implement a comprehensive diploma program in fiscal management and local investment projects for municipal officials in Ecuador.
• Contribute to the methodological and operational planning of the educational capacity-building service.
• Develop academic, curricular, and pedagogical structures tailored to a blended learning modality.
• Identify and map potential academic allies and universities in Ecuador for joint program delivery.
• Support institutional strengthening and knowledge management objectives in the governance and education sectors.

Scope of work

• Execute methodological and operational planning for the training service.
• Lead the academic, curricular, and pedagogical design of the diploma program in a blended modality.
• Define entry and exit profiles, learning modules, objectives, methodologies, and evaluation systems.
• Produce technical and didactic materials, case studies, evaluation instruments, and multimedia resources.
• Curate specialized bibliography and practical tools applicable to fiscal management and local investment.
• Configure and upload course content onto the designated virtual learning platform.
• Map and evaluate potential educational partner institutions in Ecuador to establish collaboration mechanisms.
• Train instructors and tutors and support the launch of the first academic cohort.

Your role as Key Expert Team (roles to be proposed by the bidder)

• Provide expert technical inputs related to public management, fiscal management, and project management.
• Collaborate on the design of training programs, professional education, and institutional strengthening initiatives.
• Participate in the curriculum development and pedagogical structuring of the diploma modules.
• Support the curation of practical tools, case studies, and reading materials for municipal officials.
• Assist in defining evaluation frameworks and learning assessment instruments for the program.
• Engage with academic partners and stakeholders in Ecuador to facilitate institutional articulation.
• Contribute to technical reports and deliverables required by the donor and the consulting firm.

Requirements

• Education: Professional background related to public management, territorial development, fiscal management, public investment, or project management
• Demonstrated experience in similar training programs, professional education, or institutional strengthening
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Prior experience working with multilateral development banks or international financial institutions.
• Demonstrated track record in designing blended or virtual learning programs for public servants.
• Established professional network among academic institutions and local governments in Ecuador.

An experienced public management and capacity-building expert with a strong background in fiscal management, professional education, and institutional strengthening in Ecuador, fully proficient in Spanish.

Assignment details

• Location: Ecuador
• Financed by: CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean
• Sector: Education, governance
• 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 CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-financed project in Ecuador.
• 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.