Legal and Compliance Expert – Senegal

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 Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming development initiative in Senegal financed by the AFD. We are looking for a qualified Legal and Compliance Expert to join our multidisciplinary team for this 24-month engagement. The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide high-level technical assistance across multiple complex sectors, supporting critical regulatory and institutional frameworks.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all activities align with national legislation, international standards, and donor compliance requirements. Working closely with public and private stakeholders in Senegal, the expert will contribute to the successful implementation of governance, infrastructure, and technology components, mitigating legal risks and fostering transparent operational practices throughout the project lifecycle.

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 compliance with AFD regulations and Senegalese national legal frameworks.
• Mitigate legal, regulatory, and institutional risks across finance, construction, and ICT project components.
• Strengthen the institutional capacity of local partners in legal drafting and compliance management.
• Facilitate transparent stakeholder engagement and adherence to contractual obligations.

Scope of work

• Review existing legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks pertinent to the sectors involved.
• Provide strategic legal advisory services for project implementation and institutional reforms.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Design and implement robust compliance monitoring mechanisms and reporting tools.
• Conduct legal audits and risk assessments to identify potential bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.
• Liaise with national authorities, regulatory bodies, and donor representatives on legal matters.

Your role as Legal and Compliance Expert

• Lead the legal and compliance workstream for the duration of the assignment.
• Provide expert guidance on complex legal matters related to finance, construction, and ICT initiatives.
• Ensure all project outputs adhere strictly to the applicable laws of Senegal and AFD guidelines.
• Draft comprehensive legal reports, compliance manuals, and policy recommendations.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and capacity-building workshops for local counterparts.
• Collaborate with the team leader and other experts to integrate legal safeguards into project deliverables.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, International Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in legal advisory, compliance, and regulatory reform, preferably within international development projects.
• Demonstrated expertise working with donor-funded projects, specifically with AFD or similar multilateral/bilateral development agencies.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks in Senegal or the broader West African region.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.

Desirable

• Prior experience working on multi-sector projects encompassing finance, construction, and ICT.
• Established professional network among legal and regulatory institutions in Senegal.

A seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in donor-funded technical assistance projects in Senegal, offering deep expertise in regulatory compliance and institutional strengthening across diverse sectors.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Finance, construction, ict
• Estimated duration: 24 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 Senegal.
• 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.