National Legal Compliance and EHS Advisor – Kazakhstan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Legal Compliance and EHS Advisor for a construction, engineering, media consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Kazakhstan.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming consultancy assignment supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Kazakhstan. The project focuses on infrastructure modernization, specifically involving comprehensive feasibility assessments, engineering reviews, and environmental and social due diligence to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability at a key transport and logistics node.

To strengthen our expert team for this proposal, we are looking for a dedicated National Legal Compliance and EHS Advisor. The successful candidate will play a critical role in navigating local regulatory frameworks, securing environmental permits, and ensuring that all project activities strictly adhere to national legislation, statutory planning, and international financial institution standards throughout the implementation of the assignment.

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

• Ensure full compliance with national environmental, health, safety, and legal frameworks throughout the project lifecycle in Kazakhstan.
• Facilitate the smooth preparation and submission of the Local Feasibility Study (TEO) in accordance with local regulations.
• Navigate statutory licensing, expert inspections, and regulatory approval processes with national authorities.
• Support the integration of environmental and social safeguards into the broader engineering and commercial assessments.

Scope of work

• Review and evaluate national legal and regulatory requirements applicable to infrastructure development and port modernization in Kazakhstan.
• Conduct environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance reviews aligned with local statutory obligations.
• Support the preparation of the Local Feasibility Study (TEO) to meet the exact standards required for State Expertise approval.
• Coordinate mandatory licensing, expert inspections, and documentation needed for official regulatory approvals.
• Liaise with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to ensure transparent and timely communication.
• Assist international specialists in aligning international environmental and social standards with local legal frameworks.

Your role as National Legal Compliance and EHS Advisor

• Advise the core consulting team on all aspects of Kazakh environmental, health, safety, and administrative law.
• Lead the navigation of local environmental permitting processes and statutory EHS compliance requirements.
• Provide localized inputs for the preparation, review, and approval of the Local Feasibility Study (TEO).
• Coordinate directly with local authorities and regulatory agencies to secure necessary project licenses and clearances.
• Monitor changes in national legislation and advise on potential impacts on project execution and compliance.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and site visits to ensure adherence to national regulations.

Requirements

• Education: University graduate in environmental science, engineering, law or a similar field
• Languages: Fluency in Russian/Kazakh is essential. Working knowledge of English is essential
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Preferably 10 years of general working experience in environmental, health and safety compliance in Kazakhstan
• Preferably 5 years of experience in similar projects, including environmental permitting and EHS compliance under Kazakh legislation
• Prior experience working on infrastructure or transport sector projects financed by international financial institutions.
• Established professional networks with local regulatory agencies and state authorities in Kazakhstan.

An experienced legal and EHS professional with deep knowledge of Kazakh regulatory frameworks, environmental permitting, and state feasibility study approvals, ready to ensure full national compliance for an EBRD-backed infrastructure project.

Assignment details

• Location: Kazakhstan
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Construction, engineering, media
• 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 EBRD-financed project in Kazakhstan.
• 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.