National Consultant, Environmental and Social Management – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Consultant, Environmental and Social Management for a environment consultancy assignment financed by UNIDO in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a consulting proposal for UNIDO in Senegal, focusing on energy efficient and climate-friendly cooling solutions and updating the national climate commitments (NDC). The initiative addresses rising electricity demand driven by cooling appliances and inefficient imports, threatening national climate and energy goals. As part of this assignment, we are seeking a qualified National Consultant in Environmental and Social Management to support environmental assessments and stakeholder engagement.

The expert will play a critical role in ensuring that all project development activities align with environmental and social safeguards, contributing to high-quality project concept notes and strategic frameworks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable development, low-emission investments, and institutional capacity building within the environmental sector in Senegal over a 12-month period.

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 planning, programming, and implementation of activities funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
• Develop and enhance strategic frameworks to address policy gaps and improve sectoral expertise in low-emission investments.
• Contribute to the drafting and finalization of at least two quality project concept notes focusing on climate actions and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social management standards throughout all project phases and stakeholder consultations.

Scope of work

• Participate in inception meetings and contribute to the development of detailed action plans and workplans.
• Conduct environmental and social analyses to inform study reports addressing climate impacts in the cooling and energy efficiency sectors.
• Draft environmental and social sections for at least two project concept notes consistent with national policies.
• Support the organization of evaluation and validation workshops with national and international stakeholders.
• Update and finalize project concept notes based on stakeholder feedback and workshop recommendations.

Your role as National Consultant, Environmental and Social Management

• Lead environmental and social analysis and due diligence for the project concept notes.
• Integrate environmental and social safeguards into study reports and project documentation.
• Engage with national stakeholders, executing entities, and civil society organizations to gather relevant data.
• Collaborate with international and national consultants to ensure coherence across all technical outputs.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials and reports for evaluation and validation workshops.
• Update deliverables promptly incorporating feedback from the Ministry, UNIDO, and other key partners.

Requirements

• Education: Not stated
• Over 5 years of experience in Environmental and Social analysis
• Languages: French fluency is mandatory; knowledge of Wolof is an advantage
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Experience working with international organizations or the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
• Familiarity with the cooling and energy efficiency sector in West Africa.

A seasoned environmental and social safeguards expert with over 5 years of local experience in Senegal, capable of integrating sustainability criteria seamlessly into climate-focused project concept notes.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: UNIDO
• Sector: Environment
• 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 UNIDO-financed project in Senegal.
• 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.