Pool 2 'international expertise for work package 2' – Cameroon

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Pool 2 'international expertise for work package 2' for a environment, energy consultancy assignment financed by GIZ in Cameroon.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified international expert for the position of Pool 2 'international expertise for work package 2' to support an upcoming environmental and energy sector assignment funded by GIZ in Cameroon. This important initiative focuses on establishing functional cross-sectoral and multi-level coordination to promote a long-term green economy partnership and sustainable forest-related local economic development.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable climate finance, fostering deforestation-free value chains, and integrating environmental governance into national strategies. Working closely with public institutions, decentralized local authorities, the private sector, and civil society, the expert will contribute significantly to shaping impactful project pipelines and green economy frameworks in Cameroon.

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

• Establish functional sector and multi-level coordination for a long-term green economy partnership between Cameroon and international environmental initiatives.
• Strengthen the institutional capacities of state and non-state actors involved in multi-level and sectoral governance.
• Formulate programmatic priorities and validated project lists for integrated, gender-sensitive initiatives in the environmental and energy sectors.
• Support innovative financing and municipal financing mechanisms for ecological performance and sustainable local economic development.

Scope of work

• Conduct preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility, and bankable studies in alignment with national development strategies.
• Develop comprehensive project documents and investment pipelines focused on deforestation-free value chains and green economy integration.
• Support innovative financing models and municipal financing mechanisms for ecological performance management.
• Implement context-specific capacity development strategies and facilitate multi-level dialogue platforms involving public and private stakeholders.
• Engage with key ministries, decentralized local authorities, private sector entities, and civil society organizations to harmonize intersectoral activities.

Your role as Pool 2 'international expertise for work package 2'

• Provide high-level international expertise under work package 2 focusing on macro-economics, finance, and environmental management.
• Design and implement sustainable climate finance strategies and mechanisms for local economic development.
• Promote sustainable agro-industrial private sector development aligned with deforestation-free value chain objectives.
• Advise on environmental policy, governance, and the integration of climate sciences into national planning frameworks.
• Contribute to the formulation of programmatic priorities and investment-ready project pipelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary national and international teams to deliver high-quality technical advisory services.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, policy dialogues, and institutional capacity-building activities.

Requirements

• Education: University degrees in macro-economics, economics, business administration, finance, natural resource management, environmental management, or climate sciences
• 5 years of professional experience in sustainable climate finance, sustainable agro-industrial private sector development, or environmental policy and governance
• Languages: French C1-level, English C1-level

Desirable

• Prior professional experience within Central Africa or specifically in Cameroon.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing bankable projects for international donors or climate funds.

An experienced international economist or environmental finance specialist with at least 5 years of expertise in sustainable climate finance or green private sector development, possessing C1-level proficiency in both French and English.

Assignment details

• Location: Cameroon
• Financed by: GIZ
• Sector: Environment, energy
• Positions: 15
• Expected input: 237 expert days
• 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 GIZ-financed project in Cameroon.
• 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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.