Process and administrative-cost (SCM) analyst – El Salvador

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Process and administrative-cost (SCM) analyst for a ict consultancy assignment financed by ITU in El Salvador.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Process and Administrative-Cost (SCM) Analyst for an upcoming consultancy assignment in El Salvador supported by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The initiative focuses on regulatory innovation and digital public services, specifically implementing a specialized administrative costs module within the regulatory-improvement information system of the national regulatory improvement agency.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and piloting the internal administrative cost measurement functionality using the Standard Cost Model (SCM) or an equivalent methodology. This position is critical to establishing robust evidence-based tools, identifying simplification opportunities, and supporting institutional stakeholders in measuring the internal administrative burdens of public procedures.

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

• Design the functional and methodological framework for internal administrative cost measurement in alignment with SCM standards.
• Support the integration of guided costing workflows, administrative activities, and baseline data structures into the national regulatory system.
• Contribute to AS-IS and TO-BE process analyses and the calculation of regulatory-improvement cost savings.
• Collaborate with technical teams to incorporate AI-assisted analysis features under strict human validation protocols.

Scope of work

• Delivering the functional and methodological design and data model for the administrative costs module.
• Defining guided costing workflows, including information obligations, times, positions, rates, and recurring costs.
• Implementing AS-IS and TO-BE process comparisons to evaluate administrative cost savings.
• Uploading and configuring baseline data and digital documents for annual or recurring assessments.
• Drafting standard reporting templates, progress metrics, and exportable cost views for institutional stakeholders.
• Ensuring all AI-assisted calculations and analyses undergo recorded human validation by authorized specialists.
• Piloting the module with participating institutions and validating cost reports.

Your role as Process and administrative-cost (SCM) analyst

• Conduct detailed process analyses and administrative-cost or administrative-burden measurement exercises using the SCM methodology or equivalent.
• Map administrative procedures, identifying information obligations, activities, execution times, and resource costs.
• Collaborate on the functional design of the guided costing workflow and validation rules within the digital platform.
• Formulate AS-IS and TO-BE scenarios to accurately estimate administrative cost savings resulting from regulatory reforms.
• Contribute to the development of standardized reports, charts, and analytics detailing cost drivers by procedure and institution.
• Support pilot testing activities with beneficiary institutions to ensure accurate calculation reproducibility and data integrity.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in economics, industrial engineering, public administration or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in process analysis, including at least one (1) administrative-cost or administrative-burden measurement (SCM or equivalent) or process-costing exercise
• Languages: Spanish proficiency

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on international cooperation or United Nations-backed digital governance projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory improvement frameworks and administrative simplification in Latin America.

An analytical professional with a strong background in process costing and the Standard Cost Model, eager to apply their expertise to digital regulatory innovation in El Salvador.

Assignment details

• Location: El Salvador
• Financed by: ITU
• Sector: Ict
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 50 person-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 ITU-financed project in El Salvador.
• 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.