Local Environmental Facilitator - Trinidad and Tobago

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Environmental Facilitator - Trinidad and Tobago for a consultancy assignment financed by Institute of Marine Affairs – IDB loan TT-T1141 in Trinidad and Tobago.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an environmental consultancy initiative funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Trinidad and Tobago. The assignment focuses on addressing environmental degradation, coastal vulnerability, and ecological stress within critical marine and coastal ecosystems, specifically targeting mangrove restoration and co-management in Southwest Tobago.

We are seeking a qualified Local Environmental Facilitator to join our multidisciplinary team. This role will provide crucial on-the-ground support for field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and local environmental permitting processes to ensure the successful execution of mangrove rehabilitation and co-management plans.

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

• Formulate and implement comprehensive rehabilitation and management plans for key wetland and mangrove sites in Southwest Tobago.
• Enhance mangrove health, ecological functionality, and climate resilience through targeted physical, hydrological, and biological interventions.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement plans and establish formal co-management frameworks with local communities and authorities.
• Secure necessary environmental clearances and formal confirmations from the national environmental management authority.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and carbon sequestration assessments across target ecosystems.

Scope of work

• Conduct extensive stakeholder meetings, public consultations, and workshops with local communities, resource users, and institutional partners.
• Execute comprehensive field surveys, hydrological assessments, water quality monitoring, and ecological inventories at target mangrove sites.
• Contribute to the preparation of detailed engineering and ecological designs for hydrological restoration and stress-factor mitigation.
• Prepare and compile documentation required to secure the Certificate of Environmental Clearance and other formal environmental approvals.
• Support the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework to track ecosystem recovery and mangrove health parameters.
• Assist in assessing commercial crab species populations to inform sustainable harvesting guidelines within the management framework.
• Contribute to the development and finalization of co-management plans in close consultation with local stakeholders and authorities.

Your role as Local Environmental Facilitator - Trinidad and Tobago

• Serve as the primary local liaison for community stakeholders, resource users, and institutional partners in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Facilitate and coordinate local stakeholder meetings, public consultations, and community workshops.
• Provide logistical and operational support for field investigations, baseline assessments, and ecological monitoring activities.
• Assist international and national experts in navigating local administrative requirements and securing environmental permits.
• Support the collection of local socio-economic and environmental data to feed into the project's baseline assessments.
• Contribute to the drafting of local engagement reports, progress updates, and stakeholder feedback summaries.
• Ensure culturally appropriate and effective communication between the project team and local communities throughout the assignment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience working on environmental, conservation, or community development projects in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, community facilitation, or local coordination within the environmental sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public consultation skills, with the ability to engage diverse local stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local environmental regulations, institutions, and administrative procedures in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Full professional proficiency in English (oral and written).
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded environmental or coastal management projects.
• Familiarity with wetland ecosystems, mangrove rehabilitation, or marine conservation initiatives.

An experienced local facilitation professional with a strong background in community engagement and environmental projects in Trinidad and Tobago, eager to support vital mangrove restoration efforts.

Assignment details

• Location: Trinidad and Tobago
• Financed by: Institute of Marine Affairs – IDB loan TT-T1141
• Estimated duration: 9 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 Institute of Marine Affairs – IDB loan TT-T1141-financed project in Trinidad and Tobago.
• 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? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

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.