Port Infrastructure Expert – Kazakhstan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Port Infrastructure Expert for a construction, engineering, media consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Kazakhstan.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming consultancy assignment financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Kazakhstan. The project focuses on providing comprehensive feasibility assessment services for the modernization of a key national commercial port, supporting enhanced trade, transport connectivity, and operational efficiency along the Trans-Caspian transport network.

We are currently seeking an experienced Port Infrastructure Expert to join our expert team. The successful candidate will lead the technical assessment, engineering design, and infrastructure evaluation for the reconstruction of port berths and related marine facilities, ensuring full alignment with international financial institution standards and national regulatory frameworks.

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

• Provide comprehensive technical feasibility assessment services for port infrastructure modernization.
• Perform detailed engineering assessments for the reconstruction of the Ro-Ro berth and restoration of the ferry complex.
• Ensure all technical designs comply with international financial institution standards and national statutory requirements.

Scope of work

• Review existing port infrastructure, bathymetry, geotechnical data, and hydraulic conditions.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed engineering designs and layouts for the reconstruction of the Ro-Ro berth and restoration of port facilities.
• Define technical specifications, bills of quantities, and robust cost estimates for construction works and equipment.
• Evaluate climate change physical risks and integrate climate resilience measures into the infrastructure design.
• Coordinate closely with local authorities, national port operators, and the EBRD project team throughout the assignment.

Your role as Port Infrastructure Expert

• Lead the technical assessment and engineering workstreams for the port modernization assignment.
• Evaluate current maritime and port infrastructure conditions, identifying structural and operational bottlenecks.
• Oversee the development of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and cost models for civil and marine works.
• Integrate green and climate-resilient engineering practices into the port reconstruction plans.
• Collaborate with environmental, social, and legal specialists to ensure holistic project compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Local Feasibility Study and support interactions with the State Expertise.

Requirements

• Education: University degree
• Languages: Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Kazakh/Russian is an asset

Desirable

• Preferably 15 years of general working experience in the fields of expertise
• Preferably 10 years of experience in similar projects
• Prior working experience in Kazakhstan or the Caspian Sea region.
• Familiarity with EBRD or other international financial institution project requirements and guidelines.

An accomplished Port Infrastructure Expert with extensive international background in marine engineering, robust technical design skills, and proven experience delivering complex port modernization projects in accordance with IFI standards.

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? 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.