Renewable/Biodiversity Natural Resources Expert – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Renewable/Biodiversity Natural Resources Expert for a consultancy assignment financed by African Development Bank – ECNR · AfDB261021CIV1 in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming sustainable development consultancy initiative supported by the African Development Bank in Côte d'Ivoire. The project aims to integrate natural capital approaches, ecosystem valuation, and environmental accounting into regional and national development finance frameworks, addressing environmental degradation and wealth underestimation across participating countries.

To strengthen our technical team for this assignment, we are seeking a qualified Renewable/Biodiversity Natural Resources Expert. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mainstreaming biodiversity and renewable resource considerations into national economic planning, supporting statistical capacity development, and advancing sustainable development objectives throughout the region.

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

• Mainstream biodiversity and natural capital accounting into development finance and national economic planning.
• Strengthen statistical capacity for natural capital accounting and readiness for the System of National Accounts (SNA).
• Conduct green wealth-based GDP revaluation pilots and establish related policy papers and diagnostics.
• Deliver targeted capacity building and strengthen the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive country diagnostics assessing current environmental accounting frameworks in the renewable and biodiversity sectors.
• Produce policy papers and technical reports on natural capital mainstreaming and ecosystem valuation.
• Support the development and compilation of natural capital accounts and advance SNA readiness.
• Design and implement green wealth-based GDP revaluation pilots.
• Integrate biodiversity and renewable natural resource considerations into national development finance and planning instruments.
• Design and deliver specialized training modules on natural capital valuation and accounting.
• Contribute to the activities and knowledge sharing of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice.

Your role as Renewable/Biodiversity Natural Resources Expert

• Provide technical expertise on renewable natural resources, forestry, agriculture, water management, fisheries, and biodiversity management.
• Lead the assessment and monitoring of renewable natural resources sectors, governance, administration, and policy analysis.
• Collaborate with national ministries and regional stakeholders to gather data and implement natural capital accounting frameworks.
• Contribute to the design and execution of green wealth-based GDP revaluation pilots.
• Draft technical reports, policy diagnostics, and recommendations related to biodiversity mainstreaming.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions and capacity-building programs for local stakeholders and institutional partners.
• Participate in regional workshops and peer-learning activities within the Community of Practice.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in agriculture, forestry, water management, fisheries, biodiversity management, or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years of experience in renewable natural resources sectors monitoring and evaluation, governance, administration, research, policy analysis or advocacy
• Languages: Proficiency in English and/or French with working knowledge of the other language; knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage

Desirable

• Knowledge of Portuguese is considered an advantage.
• Previous professional experience working on international development finance or donor-funded projects in Africa.

An experienced natural resources specialist with a strong background in biodiversity management and environmental accounting, eager to drive sustainable development and green growth initiatives across Africa.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: African Development Bank – ECNR · AfDB261021CIV1
• Estimated duration: 30 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 African Development Bank – ECNR · AfDB261021CIV1-financed project in Côte d'Ivoire.
• 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.