Marine Spatial Planning Specialist – Madagascar

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Marine Spatial Planning Specialist for a environment, finance, youth consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Madagascar.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Marine Spatial Planning Specialist for an upcoming proposal funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) in Madagascar. The initiative focuses on land-sea continuum planning to foster a resilient blue economy within a coastal region highly vulnerable to climate change.

The overarching goal of the assignment is to assist national authorities in developing a resilient blue economy through integrated land-sea planning, strengthening climate adaptation capacities, and supporting sustainable local livelihoods, youth opportunities, and environmental preservation.

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

• Finalize the Maritime Spatial Planning document for the target coastal region in coherence with existing initiatives and ecosystem preservation goals.
• Develop an integrated development and planning scheme for the blue economy in rural target communes.
• Conduct a feasibility study for a climate-adapted blue economy investment project.
• Strengthen institutional, technical, and operational capacities to define resilient and inclusive development trajectories.
• Integrate cross-cutting components including gender, social inclusion, and knowledge management.

Scope of work

• Analyze existing data, conduct stakeholder consultations, update the maritime atlas, and finalize the maritime spatial planning document.
• Perform territorial and socio-economic diagnoses, evaluating value chains such as fisheries, agriculture, and tourism.
• Assess climate risks and biodiversity considerations to co-construct rural spatial planning schemes.
• Identify, structure, and analyze the technical, financial, environmental, and social feasibility of priority investment portfolios.

Your role as Marine Spatial Planning Specialist

• Coordinate multi-actor programs and projects within international cooperation frameworks.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams throughout the implementation of institutional planning activities.
• Lead the drafting of planning documents, maritime spatial plans, and coastal management strategies.
• Provide in-depth expertise on the maritime economy, artisanal fisheries, and coastal space management.
• Engage with local and national stakeholders to ensure participatory approaches in spatial planning.

Requirements

• At least 7 years in institutional projects involving maritime spatial planning, planning document drafting, and spatial planning
• In-depth knowledge of maritime economy, artisanal fisheries, and coastal space management

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Madagascar or the East African region.
• Familiarity with AFD procedures and climate adaptation funding mechanisms.

An experienced spatial planning expert with a strong background in maritime economies, artisanal fisheries, and international project coordination in developing countries.

Assignment details

• Location: Madagascar
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment, finance, youth
• 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 AFD-financed project in Madagascar.
• 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.