Legal and Compliance Expert – Cote d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Legal and Compliance Expert for a finance, construction, ict consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Cote d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a technical and financial proposal for an upcoming development initiative funded by AFD in Cote d'Ivoire. We are seeking an experienced Legal and Compliance Expert to join our multidisciplinary team for this 17-month assignment. The project spans the finance, construction, and ICT sectors, aiming to enhance regulatory frameworks and institutional compliance standards in the country.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring adherence to national and international standards, and providing robust advisory services to stakeholders. We are looking for a dedicated professional with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, legal drafting, and institutional strengthening within multi-sector development 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

• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across all project components in the finance, construction, and ICT sectors.
• Review and harmonize existing legal frameworks and institutional guidelines in line with best international practices.
• Provide strategic legal advisory services to project stakeholders and implementation partners.
• Mitigate legal and operational risks throughout the lifecycle of the assignment.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory gap analyses relevant to project activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and institutional agreements.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations with public and private sector entities to align legal interpretations.
• Develop compliance manuals, guidelines, and monitoring frameworks for the targeted sectors.
• Provide training and capacity-building sessions on legal compliance and governance for local counterparts.

Your role as Legal and Compliance Expert

• Lead all legal and compliance workstreams under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Assess institutional frameworks governing finance, construction, and ICT initiatives in Cote d'Ivoire.
• Identify legal bottlenecks and propose actionable mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project activities strictly adhere to AFD guidelines, national legislation, and international standards.
• Draft clear, concise legal reports, advisory notes, and compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with technical experts to integrate legal safeguards into infrastructure and ICT deployments.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, International Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and institutional development.
• Demonstrated experience working on donor-funded projects, preferably with AFD or other international financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to finance, construction, and ICT sectors.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Cote d'Ivoire or the West Africa region.
• Experience in public-private partnerships (PPPs) and cross-sector regulatory harmonization.

An experienced legal professional with a strong background in regulatory compliance across finance, construction, and ICT sectors, ideally with prior experience on donor-funded projects in West Africa.

Assignment details

• Location: Cote d'Ivoire
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Finance, construction, ict
• Estimated duration: 17 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 Cote d'Ivoire.
• 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.