Legal and Regulatory Expert (Angola)

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Legal and Regulatory Expert (Angola) for a engineering, governance, finance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Angola.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Legal and Regulatory Expert for an upcoming sustainable electrification initiative in Angola, supported by UNDP. This assignment focuses on establishing a corridor-wide strategic framework and defining priority investments to expand energy access and support economic development across key regional provinces.

The expert will play a critical role in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape of the country's energy sector. Working closely with national utilities, ministries, and international stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure that all legal, land acquisition, and permitting requirements are fully addressed to support the planning and future implementation of vital infrastructure investments.

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

• Support the analysis of the regulatory and legal framework governing the national energy sector.
• Ensure compliance with local laws regarding land acquisition, right-of-way, and project permitting.
• Contribute to institutional and governance assessments to facilitate sustainable infrastructure delivery.
• Provide expert legal insights to shape the preferred investment strategy and corridor-wide planning framework.

Scope of work

• Conduct legal and regulatory assessments for energy infrastructure development across target provinces.
• Review existing national energy policies, utility mandates, and regulatory compliance mechanisms.
• Analyze legal frameworks related to land acquisition, property rights, and right-of-way clearances.
• Identify regulatory bottlenecks, legal risks, and mitigation measures for alternative investment configurations.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities with national regulatory bodies, ministries, and public utilities.
• Contribute to institutional capacity evaluations and governance frameworks for sustainable asset operation.
• Integrate legal and regulatory findings into comprehensive feasibility study reporting.

Your role as Legal and Regulatory Expert (Angola)

• Review and analyze the legal and regulatory framework governing the Angolan energy sector.
• Assess legal procedures and requirements for land acquisition, tenure, and right-of-way access along the corridor.
• Identify key permitting, licensing, and compliance obligations for transmission and distribution investments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to feed legal insights into technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Draft inputs on legal and regulatory constraints for the Phase 1 feasibility study and preparatory reports.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations with relevant public authorities, regulatory agencies, and institutional counterparts.
• Ensure all project activities align with national legal mandates and institutional guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: Law degree; knowledge of Angolan energy sector law required
• 8+ years in Angolan energy sector regulatory framework, land acquisition, and permitting

Desirable

• National expert preferred
• Previous professional experience working on donor-funded energy or infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Familiarity with UNDP procedures and international development frameworks.

An experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in Angolan energy sector regulations, land acquisition, and permitting, eager to support high-impact sustainable electrification initiatives.

Assignment details

• Location: Angola
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Engineering, governance, finance
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 15 person-days
• 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 Angola.
• 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.