Local Project Facilitator - Bolivia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Bolivia for a consultancy assignment in Bolivia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming energy sector initiative in Bolivia funded by the World Bank. The overarching assignment focuses on analyzing and quantifying diesel consumption in representative mining centers across the country's western departments, identifying viable alternatives for diesel replacement through cleaner energy technologies, and promoting energy efficiency measures to reduce fossil fuel dependency and environmental impacts.

To support the successful execution of this consultancy, we are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator to join our multidisciplinary team. This role will be instrumental in coordinating local activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement across mining regions, and ensuring smooth communication between the technical team, national authorities, and regional operators.

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 implementation of the energy transition and efficiency study in Bolivia's mining sector.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coordination between regional mining centers and national authorities.
• Assist in organizing workshops and socialization sessions at both national and departmental levels.
• Ensure seamless logistical and operational execution of field activities in targeted departments.

Scope of work

• Collect, verify, and analyze energy information in selected mining centers.
• Characterize and analyze diesel demand across different stages of mining processes.
• Evaluate technical and geographic contexts for replacing diesel with sustainable energy sources.
• Identify regulatory, technical, financial, and institutional barriers to cleaner energy implementation.
• Design energy efficiency measures adapted to the local mining reality.
• Define a roadmap for energy transition in the mining sector.
• Articulate findings with national and international financing mechanisms and programs.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Bolivia

• Coordinate local logistics and field visits to representative mining centers in the western region of the country.
• Facilitate communication and engagement with public and private mining stakeholders.
• Support the organization and execution of stakeholder workshops and technology transfer sessions.
• Assist the technical team in gathering primary and secondary data on energy consumption.
• Ensure adherence to local operational schedules and administrative requirements.
• Prepare local progress reports and contribute to project documentation.

Requirements

• Professional degree in a relevant field such as engineering, social sciences, administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum general professional experience working on development, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in local coordination, stakeholder engagement, or project facilitation in Bolivia.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working within the energy, mining, or rural electrification sectors in Bolivia.
• Familiarity with international financial institution funded projects.

A proactive local professional with extensive experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement within Bolivia's industrial or energy sectors, fluent in Spanish.

Assignment details

• Location: Bolivia
• Estimated duration: 6 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 project in Bolivia.
• 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.