Senior Technician / Técnico/a senior – Spain

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Senior Technician / Técnico/a senior for a social, monitoring evaluation, finance consultancy assignment financed by Consejería de Familia, Juventud y Asuntos Sociales in Spain.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment in Spain funded by the Consejería de Familia, Juventud y Asuntos Sociales. We are seeking a qualified Senior Technician to join our expert team for a multi-year engagement spanning 24 months, dedicated to the social sector, monitoring and evaluation, and financial analysis. This is a key expert role requiring high autonomy, advanced technical capabilities, and a commitment to delivering rigorous insights in public policy.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in executing comprehensive evaluation frameworks and providing high-level technical guidance. Working closely with national stakeholders, the Senior Technician will ensure methodologies are robust, data is accurately processed, and outcomes align with the strategic goals of the assignment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful social policy initiatives and shape future monitoring practices within 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

• Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for social sector initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of data analysis, synthesis, and reporting throughout the assignment lifecycle.
• Provide advanced technical expertise in public policy evaluation and financial monitoring.
• Collaborate effectively with institutional stakeholders and project teams in Spain.
• Facilitate capacity building and train team members to foster high autonomy across operations.

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of public policies and social programs.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative tools for monitoring project performance and financial metrics.
• Analyze complex datasets related to social interventions and demographic trends.
• Draft detailed technical reports, evaluations, and strategic recommendations for the client.
• Organize and lead training sessions for local stakeholders and project staff.
• Monitor adherence to project timelines, milestones, and quality standards.

Your role as Senior Technician / Técnico/a senior

• Perform day-to-day evaluation tasks dedicating full working hours to the assignment objectives.
• Apply advanced statistical, sociological, or technical methodologies to assess social policy outcomes.
• Train and mentor junior staff and project collaborators to enhance institutional capacity.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports and evaluation deliverables for the donor and stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams integrating legal, social, and financial perspectives.
• Ensure compliance with all methodological guidelines and reporting standards required by the assignment.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in Law, Sociology, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Social Work, or Social Education (or Diplomatura/Technical Engineering with 2+ years experience)
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in public policy evaluation
• High autonomy and capability to train others
• Languages: Castellano

Desirable

• Previous experience working on assignments funded by regional or national public bodies in Spain.
• Familiarity with digital tools and software for advanced data analysis and visualization.

An autonomous and experienced Senior Technician with a strong background in public policy evaluation, holding a relevant university degree and at least 6 years of expertise in the social sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Spain
• Financed by: Consejería de Familia, Juventud y Asuntos Sociales
• Sector: Social, monitoring evaluation, finance
• Estimated duration: 24 months
• Expected input: 100% of working hours (estimated at 150 hours per month)
• 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 Consejería de Familia, Juventud y Asuntos Sociales-financed project in Spain.
• 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.