National / Zanzibar Expert – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a National / Zanzibar Expert for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a proposal for an upcoming transport sector consultancy assignment funded by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. We are seeking a qualified National / Zanzibar Expert to join our multidisciplinary team for this 12-month project preparation initiative.

The assignment focuses on delivering an integrated project preparation package for a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port project, bringing the initiative to the standard required for development finance institution appraisal and sovereign concessional financing.

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

• Identify and assess environmental and social risks and impacts to establish design constraints and enforceable mitigation measures.
• Quantify climate risks and impacts, integrating adaptation measures and lifecycle greenhouse gas accounting.
• Establish a defensible demand, tariff, and revenue basis while demonstrating the economic justification of the investment.
• Test market appetite and structure commercial aspects for private sector participation.
• Assemble a cohesive, financier-ready project package supported by a comprehensive transaction roadmap.

Scope of work

• Review and build upon existing feasibility studies through a structured register of inherited assumptions.
• Conduct environmental and social impact assessments aligned with international performance standards.
• Perform climate risk and vulnerability assessments mapped directly to engineering design parameters.
• Execute economic cost-benefit analyses, throughput forecasting, and tariff design.
• Develop financial models and assess fiscal and debt-sustainability implications.
• Design environmental and social management systems and stakeholder engagement frameworks.

Your role as National / Zanzibar Expert

• Facilitate local stakeholder engagement, community consultations, and primary data collection activities across the target region.
• Provide critical local context regarding fisheries, the blue economy, coastal infrastructure, and natural resource management.
• Support the international team in navigating local regulatory frameworks, administrative procedures, and institutional arrangements.
• Assist in coordinating field-level data gathering and liaison with national and local authorities in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• Contribute local insights to environmental, social, and economic impact assessments.
• Ensure culturally appropriate communication and engagement strategies are implemented throughout the assignment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant discipline
• At least 3 years experience, 1 assignment involving fisheries, blue economy, coastal infrastructure or natural resource management in Tanzania or Zanzibar, community consultation and primary data collection experience
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and Kiswahili
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working on UNDP or other international donor-funded infrastructure projects in the region.

A locally knowledgeable professional with direct experience in Zanzibar's fisheries or coastal sector, combining strong primary data collection skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Assignment details

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

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.