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 is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of, focusing on the engineering and transport sectors. The initiative aims to support the preparation of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port project to meet the readiness standards required for potential Development Finance Institution financing.

We are seeking an expert to fill the National / Zanzibar Expert role for this project. The successful candidate will contribute local contextual expertise, facilitate critical stakeholder engagement, and support primary data collection activities across fisheries and coastal infrastructure initiatives.

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 successful delivery of the integrated project preparation package for the fishing port.
• Facilitate meaningful community consultations and stakeholder engagement across target groups.
• Support primary data collection and local baseline studies.
• Ensure smooth coordination with regional and national authorities.

Scope of work

• Assisting in stakeholder mapping and community consultation processes.
• Conducting primary data collection in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing local insights into fisheries, blue economy, and coastal infrastructure contexts.
• Supporting the integration of local regulatory and administrative frameworks into project documentation.
• Facilitating logistics and communication for field missions and consultations.

Your role as National / Zanzibar Expert

• Lead local community consultations and stakeholder engagement activities in accordance with project standards.
• Design and execute primary data collection campaigns related to the assignment.
• Provide context-specific advice on fisheries, blue economy, and coastal infrastructure in the local setting.
• Collaborate closely with international and national specialists to ensure field data feeds effectively into the project preparation package.
• Contribute to reporting and documentation with localized perspectives and accurate field findings.

Requirements

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

A locally experienced professional with a strong background in fisheries, coastal infrastructure, or natural resource management in Tanzania or Zanzibar, complemented by proven expertise in community consultation and primary data collection.

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.