Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National Support Consultant for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations in Mozambique.
We are currently seeking a qualified National Support Consultant to join our team for this 8-month project. The expert will provide essential local and technical support to ensure smooth coordination, stakeholder engagement, and successful execution of all project tasks related to solid waste management and methane mitigation in the country.
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 municipal council and project implementation teams in developing feasible landfill gas management solutions.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, data collection, and local coordination for baseline assessments.
- Contribute to the quantification of methane generation and emissions at disposal sites under current and projected conditions.
- Assist in assessing environmental, climate, and financial performance of proposed landfill gas mitigation options.
- Support technical reviews, validation workshops, and government approval processes for final project outputs.
Scope of work
- Execute an inception phase involving document review, stakeholder consultations, and support for mandatory site visits.
- Assist in compiling data and establishing the technical and analytical basis for landfill gas planning.
- Support the feasibility assessment of landfill gas management options tailored to different site lifecycles.
- Contribute to conceptual planning and preliminary technical development for site-specific management systems.
- Assist in preparing technical specifications, design criteria, and procurement support documentation for priority methane mitigation measures.
- Facilitate technical reviews, stakeholder validation workshops, and support for government approvals.
Your role as National Support Consultant
- Provide local logistical, administrative, and technical support to the international team of experts.
- Assist with gathering national data, background documents, and operational information relevant to solid waste management.
- Facilitate communication and coordination with local authorities, municipal councils, and relevant national stakeholders.
- Support the organization and execution of stakeholder consultations, meetings, and validation workshops.
- Assist in drafting progress reports, inception reports, and summaries of local findings.
- Provide translation and interpretation support during meetings, field visits, and workshops when necessary.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Social Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated professional experience working in Mozambique within the solid waste management, environmental, or infrastructure sector.
- Strong familiarity with local institutional frameworks, administrative procedures, and stakeholder networks in the country.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Portuguese.
- National of, or based in, the project country
Desirable
- Previous experience working on assignments funded by the United Nations or international development organizations.
- Familiarity with landfill gas management, methane mitigation, or climate change projects.
A locally experienced professional with a background in environmental or social sciences, strong administrative and coordination skills, and a proven track record of facilitating international consultancy projects in Mozambique.
Assignment details
- Location: Mozambique
- Financed by: United Nations
- Estimated duration: 8 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 United Nations-financed project in Mozambique.
- 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.
