Lead Expert - Inclusive Insurance and Market Development – Spain

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Lead Expert - Inclusive Insurance and Market Development for a finance, agriculture, environment consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Spain.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a Lead Expert in Inclusive Insurance and Market Development for an upcoming consultancy supporting the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This initiative focuses on analyzing global inclusive insurance market trends, examining risk finance, and evaluating the evolution of financial protection solutions for vulnerable populations, smallholders, and growing economies, including in Spain and internationally.

The selected expert will spearhead technical analysis, assessing multi-country data to identify protection gaps, product trends, and distribution models. By translating complex research into actionable market recommendations, the expert will help shape resilient financial systems, supporting regulators, policymakers, and private sector partners in fostering sustainable and inclusive insurance markets.

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

• Provide the donor and partners with an evidence-based understanding of the current state and evolution of the global inclusive insurance landscape.
• Analyze global inclusive insurance trends using multi-country and regional data to evaluate market reach, products, customer segments, and distribution models.
• Identify key trends, protection gaps, underserved populations, and emerging commercial models.
• Evaluate policy and market implications to guide decision-makers, regulators, insurers, and development partners.
• Support global knowledge sharing through concise policy notes and a global stakeholder webinar.

Scope of work

• Analyze existing and newly gathered multi-country inclusive insurance datasets covering market size, geographic trends, covered risks, distribution channels, and historical shifts.
• Examine significant protection gaps and data limitations across diverse regions and vulnerable demographics without relying on primary data collection.
• Assess landscape findings to identify major structural shifts, persistent barriers to scale, and emerging opportunities for market innovation.
• Formulate priority considerations for policymakers, regulators, insurance providers, and development partners to foster sustainable market expansion.
• Develop a concise presentation and policy note summarizing core analytical findings, market trends, and policy implications.
• Design, facilitate, and present findings during a global stakeholder dissemination webinar, engaging industry associations and development partners.
• Moderate stakeholder discussions and Q&A sessions to gather feedback and incorporate insights into final knowledge products.

Your role as Lead Expert - Inclusive Insurance and Market Development

• Lead the overall inclusive insurance and market development technical analysis and ensure the delivery of high-quality analytical outputs.
• Direct the evaluation of multi-country data regarding market reach, products, customer segments, and distribution channels.
• Synthesize research findings into actionable policy recommendations and high-quality analytical publications.
• Collaborate closely with project team members and the donor to align technical approaches with sustainable finance objectives.
• Design and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including global dissemination webinars and policy workshops.
• Translate complex empirical insights into clear policy notes and strategic advisory materials for key industry and government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in insurance, actuarial science, finance, economics, development studies, public policy, or another relevant discipline. An advanced degree like PhD is an asset
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in inclusive insurance, microinsurance, inclusive finance, insurance market development, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience translating research and evidence into policy and market-development recommendations and high-quality analytical publications
• Languages: English

Desirable

• An advanced degree such as a PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience working with UN agencies or international development organizations on sustainable finance initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating global webinars and high-level stakeholder consultations.

An internationally experienced inclusive insurance and market development expert with a strong analytical background, a decade of specialized sector experience, and a proven ability to translate complex financial research into impactful policy recommendations for global stakeholders.

Assignment details

• Location: Spain
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Finance, agriculture, environment
• Estimated duration: 4 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 UNDP-financed project in Spain.
• 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.