Marine and Coastal Specialist – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Marine and Coastal Specialist for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Marine and Coastal Specialist for a prospective project preparation assignment supported by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. The initiative focuses on the development of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port, aiming to reach the standard of readiness required to mobilize sovereign concessional financing from potential Development Finance Institutions.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on marine and coastal engineering aspects, addressing complex coastal processes and infrastructure requirements to ensure the project meets international standards and aligns with rigorous climate and environmental frameworks.

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

• Assess coastal processes, sediment transport, and dredging requirements for port and marine infrastructure.
• Quantify capital and maintenance dredging volumes and disposal methodologies.
• Ensure technical marine designs integrate seamlessly with broader environmental, climate, and engineering workstreams.
• Contribute to bringing the port infrastructure project to a financier-ready standard for international development banks.

Scope of work

• Review and build upon existing feasibility studies, topographic, bathymetric, and geotechnical surveys, and engineering designs.
• Evaluate wave and harbor tranquility modeling data to inform marine infrastructure layouts.
• Analyze coastal dynamics and sediment transport patterns impacting the proposed port facilities.
• Determine precise capital and maintenance dredging needs, including sediment disposal strategies.
• Collaborate with environmental and climate specialists to integrate coastal adaptation measures into engineering parameters.
• Contribute to the assembly of an internally consistent, financier-ready project preparation package.

Your role as Marine and Coastal Specialist

• Lead all technical assessments related to marine and coastal engineering for the port development.
• Evaluate coastal processes and sediment transport mechanisms affecting the site.
• Calculate and validate capital and maintenance dredging volumes and associated disposal requirements.
• Provide technical inputs for breakwaters, mooring facilities, wharves, and related marine structures.
• Coordinate closely with the environmental, climate risk, and engineering teams to translate marine data into design constraints.
• Contribute to inception reports, technical notes, and final project preparation documentation.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in coastal or marine engineering, oceanography or a related discipline
• At least 5 years experience, 1 involving coastal processes, sediment transport, and dredging/disposal for port/marine infrastructure, 1 quantification of capital and maintenance dredging
• Languages: Not specified

Desirable

• Experience working on port and fisheries infrastructure projects in East Africa or island contexts.
• Familiarity with Development Finance Institution project preparation standards.

An experienced Marine and Coastal Specialist with a strong background in port engineering, sediment transport, and dredging quantification, eager to support sustainable infrastructure development in Tanzania.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport
• Estimated duration: 12 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 UNDP-financed project in Tanzania, United Republic of.
• 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.