Local Project Facilitator - Tuvalu

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

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment funded by the Pacific Community (SPC) in Tuvalu. The initiative focuses on the environment and finance sectors, specifically supporting the country in meeting its climate commitments through robust planning and financing strategies.

We are seeking a qualified Local Project Facilitator to join our team for this 7-month assignment. The expert will play a pivotal role in facilitating stakeholder engagement, conducting local assessments, and supporting the development of the national Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) implementation roadmap and investment plan.

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 development of Tuvalu's NDC 3.0 Implementation Roadmap and Investment Plan to mobilize climate finance.
• Conduct a comprehensive desktop review and stocktake of existing climate strategies and NDC targets.
• Engage key national stakeholders through targeted consultations and validation workshops.
• Identify high-priority project ideas and develop detailed concept notes to attract potential investors.
• Assess financial gaps and the enabling environment for sustainable climate investments in the country.

Scope of work

• Review existing national documents, climate policies, and previous NDC commitments to establish a baseline for NDC 3.0.
• Facilitate consultations, validation workshops, and multi-sector coordination processes involving government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and local communities.
• Select 15 high-priority project ideas aligned with national NDC targets and develop detailed 7-10 page concept notes for each.
• Assess financial requirements, funding gaps, and the enabling environment to structure a bankable investment plan and implementation roadmap.
• Deliver and validate the final Implementation Strategy and Investment Plan through inclusive consultative processes.

Your role as Local Project Facilitator - Tuvalu

• Lead local coordination and project facilitation activities in Tuvalu throughout the assignment duration.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings with government and local actors.
• Support the stocktake and desktop review of national climate policies, strategies, and previous NDC commitments.
• Assist in identifying 15 viable project ideas and drafting comprehensive concept notes.
• Contribute to the financial gap assessment and the structuring of the investment plan.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between national stakeholders and regional bodies under the oversight of the Pacific Community (SPC).

Requirements

• Post-Graduate degree in relevant fields such as engineering, public policy, energy, economics, international development, finance, environmental management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in developing strategies, roadmaps, or investment plans focusing on key environmental and finance sectors.
• Proven experience working effectively with diverse stakeholders from government, NGOs, the private sector, and local communities.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in the Pacific region, with specific work experience in Tuvalu.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in relevant areas of NDCs, climate finance, data analysis, and modelling.

An experienced professional with a strong background in climate policy, finance, or environmental management, possessing direct working experience in Tuvalu and a proven ability to engage local stakeholders effectively.

Assignment details

• Location: Tuvalu
• Financed by: Pacific Community
• Sector: Environment, finance
• Estimated duration: 7 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.