Local Project Facilitator - Tuvalu

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Project Facilitator - Tuvalu for a transport, energy consultancy assignment financed by Pacific Community in Tuvalu.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment focusing on the transport and energy sectors in Tuvalu, supported by the Pacific Community. We are seeking a dedicated Local Project Facilitator to support a comprehensive feasibility study assessing the suitability of electric vehicles for the country.

The initiative aims to address Tuvalu's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for land and maritime transport by evaluating electric mobility solutions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in stakeholder engagement, local coordination, and data collection, ensuring the assignment aligns with the nation's unique island context, energy constraints, and climate commitments.

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 successful execution of the electric vehicle suitability study in Tuvalu.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement with government agencies, utilities, private sector operators, NGOs, and local communities.
• Assist in gathering baseline transport, energy, and environmental data for land and maritime transport modes.
• Contribute to local logistics and organization for project meetings, consultations, and the validation workshop.
• Help deliver a prioritized, actionable roadmap for electric mobility deployment tailored to Tuvalu.

Scope of work

• Support the inception phase by helping coordinate initial meetings with key local stakeholders and refining the local workplan.
• Conduct extensive stakeholder engagement and field data collection across Tuvalu.
• Assist in evaluating the suitability of various electric vehicle modes, including e-bikes, motorcycles, light-duty vehicles, and maritime outboard motors.
• Gather information on local grid capacity, charging infrastructure requirements, and energy frameworks.
• Organize and facilitate logistics for the national validation workshop to present preliminary findings.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of progress reports and the final comprehensive report.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Tuvalu

• Serve as the primary local focal point and coordinator for the assignment within Tuvalu.
• Facilitate communication and consultations between the international project team and local stakeholders, including government bodies and communities.
• Support data collection efforts regarding local transport patterns, energy systems, and infrastructure constraints.
• Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, and field visits on the ground.
• Provide localized insights on transport and energy policies, cultural contexts, and operational environments.
• Contribute local expertise to the technical, financial, and environmental assessments.
• Assist in drafting local sections of project reports and the final deployment roadmap.

Requirements

• Post-graduate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energy engineering, sustainable transportation, energy systems, climate policy, transport planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in electric vehicles, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, energy systems, or climate policy.
• Demonstrated local knowledge and proven work experience within the Pacific region, with specific familiarity with Tuvalu.
• Extensive experience working collaboratively with government institutions, the private sector, NGOs, and local communities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded projects in the Pacific island context.
• Existing professional network among Tuvaluan government agencies, utilities, and local community leaders.
• Familiarity with national determined contributions (NDCs) and sustainable energy transitions in small island developing states.

A resourceful professional with deep local knowledge of Tuvalu, a background in energy or sustainable transport, and proven experience facilitating stakeholder engagement for regional development initiatives.

Assignment details

• Location: Tuvalu
• Financed by: Pacific Community
• Sector: Transport, energy
• 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 Pacific Community-financed project in Tuvalu.
• 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.