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 engineering, transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. The initiative focuses on the preparation phase of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port development, aiming to bring the project to the standard required to mobilise sovereign concessional financing and private sector participation. We are seeking a qualified Marine and Coastal Specialist to provide technical expertise for this critical maritime infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in analyzing coastal processes, evaluating marine engineering parameters, and ensuring that port design elements such as breakwaters, wharves, and dredging requirements align with rigorous environmental and technical standards. This position requires working closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate physical marine data into the broader feasibility and preparation package.

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 dynamics, and meteorological-marine conditions to support port infrastructure planning.
• Evaluate and advise on engineering design parameters for marine structures including breakwaters, landing wharves, and mooring facilities.
• Contribute to the review and validation of capital and operating cost estimates associated with dredging, disposal, and marine construction.
• Ensure technical alignment between marine engineering requirements and environmental, climate, and economic workstreams.

Scope of work

• Review and build upon existing topographic, bathymetric, and geotechnical surveys, wave modeling, and basic engineering designs.
• Analyze sediment transport patterns and formulate appropriate dredging and material disposal strategies for port and marine infrastructure.
• Assess layout options for port facilities, integrating coastal and marine constraints into the decision-making process.
• Participate in cross-component integration activities, contributing to joint technical notes and the final integrated project preparation package.

Your role as Marine and Coastal Specialist

• Conduct technical evaluations of coastal processes and marine conditions affecting the port site.
• Assess dredging and disposal requirements, ensuring adherence to good international industry practice for marine works.
• Review engineering design parameters for breakwaters, wharves, and associated coastal protection structures.
• Collaborate with the engineering, climate, and environmental teams to translate physical marine hazards into design constraints and resilience measures.
• Contribute technical inputs to the validation of project capital and operating costs related to marine and coastal infrastructure.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated technical and procurement integration reports.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in coastal or marine engineering, oceanography or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 assignment involving coastal processes, sediment transport and dredging and disposal for port or marine infrastructure, with demonstrated ability to work against engineering design parameters
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on maritime or fisheries infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa or island contexts.
• Familiarity with multilateral development bank or international financial institution project preparation standards.

An experienced marine or coastal engineer with a strong background in sediment transport, dredging operations, and port infrastructure design, ready to contribute to a high-profile sustainable blue economy initiative.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Engineering, 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

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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.