Sociology, Anthropology and Participatory Approach Expert – Madagascar

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Sociology, Anthropology and Participatory Approach Expert for a environment, finance, youth consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Madagascar.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a consulting proposal for an upcoming initiative funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Madagascar. The assignment focuses on strengthening the resilience of vulnerable populations and ecosystems against climate change through integrated land-sea planning, promoting a sustainable blue economy, and fostering inclusive territorial development.

To successfully execute this comprehensive assignment, we are seeking a dedicated Sociology, Anthropology and Participatory Approach Expert. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that local communities, stakeholders, and youth are actively engaged throughout the planning and implementation phases, integrating inclusive methodologies into environment and finance sectors.

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

• Strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations and ecosystems to climate change impacts in the target region.
• Facilitate inclusive community engagement and participatory planning across land-sea continuum management initiatives.
• Implement robust survey techniques and collective intelligence methods to capture local socio-economic dynamics.
• Ensure the integration of social and anthropological insights into regional development documents and blue economy strategies.

Scope of work

• Elaborate regional spatial planning and management documents incorporating local socio-cultural contexts.
• Design and implement participatory field surveys, focus groups, and stakeholder consultations with local populations.
• Facilitate collective intelligence workshops and dialogue platforms involving community groups, youth, and institutional actors.
• Assess social vulnerabilities and community needs in relation to climate change and environmental pressures.
• Contribute anthropological and sociological data to feasibility studies for climate-adapted investments in the blue economy.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in aligning technical spatial plans with local socio-economic realities and traditions.

Your role as Sociology, Anthropology and Participatory Approach Expert

• Design the methodology and tools for participatory approaches, socio-economic surveys, and anthropological field assessments.
• Lead field animation activities, stakeholder dialogues, and community-level consultations across the target intervention areas.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data gathered from surveys and participatory workshops to inform project components.
• Collaborate closely with environmental, GIS, and economic experts to ensure sociological findings are integrated into spatial plans.
• Facilitate capacity-building and participatory sessions for local stakeholders, including youth and marginalized groups.
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing sociological findings, stakeholder feedback, and recommendations for inclusive implementation.

Requirements

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• At least 5 years of experience in sociology, anthropology, survey techniques, participatory approaches, and collective intelligence
• Languages: Proficiency in French and Malagasy (for field animation)

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on AFD-funded projects or similar international cooperation initiatives in Madagascar.
• Familiarity with environmental management, climate change adaptation, and blue economy sectors.
• Experience integrating youth and community-based perspectives into regional planning or resource management.

An experienced sociologist and anthropologist with at least 5 years of expertise in participatory approaches and survey techniques, fluent in French and Malagasy, ready to drive inclusive community engagement for climate resilience in Madagascar.

Assignment details

• Location: Madagascar
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment, finance, youth
• 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 AFD-financed project in Madagascar.
• 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.