Key Professional Team (unspecified individual roles, but criteria mentions disciplines such as architecture, engineering, economics, administration, finance, forensic sciences or related areas) – Panama

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Key Professional Team (unspecified individual roles, but criteria mentions disciplines such as architecture, engineering, economics, administration, finance, forensic sciences or related areas) for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for a consulting assignment funded by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama. The project focuses on institutional strengthening, modernization of infrastructure, technology, and equipment within the public forensic sector to improve the efficiency, quality, and timeliness of justice administration services.

We are looking for expert professionals to join our Key Professional Team for this 12-month assignment. The selected specialists will contribute to conducting a comprehensive institutional diagnosis, reviewing international standards and best practices, and developing an institutional investment master plan and technical guidelines aligned with public investment systems.

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 a comprehensive institutional diagnosis of current conditions, operations, and future needs through field data collection and participatory workshops.
• Analyze international standards, technical guidelines, and best practices in forensic services and public infrastructure management.
• Develop a strategic investment program to strengthen institutional infrastructure, technology, and equipment.
• Formulate technical guidelines and an institutional investment master plan aligned with national public investment frameworks.
• Prioritize and sequence investment projects to optimize public resource allocation and service delivery.

Scope of work

• Analyze international standards and best practices in forensic services, reviewing technical guides and comparative experiences.
• Perform an institutional diagnostic review covering strategic plans, technical reports, and current regulations.
• Conduct field visits and technical assessments across all institutional facilities, laboratories, and administrative offices.
• Facilitate interviews, surveys, and participatory diagnostic workshops with key internal stakeholders and service users.
• Perform a comprehensive institutional SWOT analysis and review the directory of expert services.
• Identify, prioritize, and rank investment projects derived from the institutional diagnostic findings.
• Prepare technical datasheets for prioritized projects including scope, cost estimates, execution schedules, and technical requirements.
• Formulate preliminary conceptual designs for proposed facility improvements and draft the final institutional investment master plan.

Your role as Key Professional Team (unspecified individual roles, but criteria mentions disciplines such as architecture, engineering, economics, administration, finance, forensic sciences or related areas)

• Execute multidisciplinary tasks related to architecture, engineering, economics, administration, finance, or forensic sciences as part of the core project team.
• Contribute specialist expertise to the institutional diagnosis and the evaluation of operational conditions and physical spaces.
• Support data gathering activities, stakeholder consultations, and participatory workshops with local counterparts.
• Assist in analyzing international benchmarks and applying best practices to local institutional frameworks.
• Collaborate on the formulation, evaluation, and management of public investment initiatives and project pipelines.
• Draft technical sections of reports, investment profiles, and master plan deliverables in accordance with quality standards.

Requirements

• Education: Academic training in related disciplines, such as architecture, engineering, economics, administration, finance, forensic sciences or related areas
• Experience in projects similar to the consultancy's objective
• Experience in the formulation, evaluation, and management of public investment projects
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish implied by the context of Panama and local institutional coordination

Desirable

• Previous working experience with international financial institutions or multilateral development banks like CAF.
• Familiarity with the national public investment system and institutional frameworks in Panama.
• Prior experience in forensic science institution strengthening or specialized laboratory infrastructure planning.

An experienced professional with a background in architecture, engineering, economics, administration, or forensic sciences, bringing strong expertise in public investment project management and institutional strengthening in Panama.

Assignment details

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