Spécialiste en projets durables, structuration de KPIs & SPTs, taxonomie et évaluation d'impact – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Spécialiste en projets durables, structuration de KPIs & SPTs, taxonomie et évaluation d'impact for a environment consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal to provide specialized technical assistance funded by the UNDP in Senegal. The initiative focuses on strengthening national capacities for sustainable finance, scaling up innovative climate financing instruments, and supporting the transition toward a green economy.

We are seeking an expert Spécialiste en projets durables, structuration de KPIs & SPTs, taxonomie et évaluation d'impact to support the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Planning. The expert will help build robust project pipelines, establish key performance indicators, and ensure rigorous environmental impact assessments aligned with international standards.

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

• Support the identification, selection, and evaluation of green and sustainable projects eligible for innovative financing instruments.
• Contribute to the structuring of robust Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Sustainability-Performance Targets (SPTs).
• Integrate ESG double materiality principles and sovereign strategic priorities into sustainable finance frameworks.
• Strengthen coordination and collaboration with technical line ministries regarding environmental data and project portfolios.

Scope of work

• Develop methodological guidance notes for sustainable project selection and evaluation.
• Support the constitution and screening of a pipeline of projects eligible for sustainable financing.
• Identify and select relevant KPIs and calibrate corresponding SPTs for sustainability-linked financing.
• Contribute to the formulation of post-emission reporting tools and templates.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders and technical ministries on environmental data processing and indicator modeling.

Your role as Spécialiste en projets durables, structuration de KPIs & SPTs, taxonomie et évaluation d'impact

• Assess environmental and social impacts of candidate projects for green and sustainable financing.
• Design and calibrate KPIs and SPTs aligned with ESG double materiality and sovereign priorities.
• Analyze project portfolios and model environmental indicators in coordination with sector ministries.
• Contribute to the drafting of strategic documents and methodological notes relating to sustainable taxonomies.
• Participate in capacity-building workshops and stakeholder consultations regarding project selection criteria.
• Support periodic reviews and reporting deliverables throughout the assignment.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree (Bac +5) or higher in environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental engineering, sustainable development, or an equivalent technical field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in environmental project management, environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), or green project auditing
• Active participation in at least 2 project identification, selection, or impact assessment missions for green/sustainable bonds or climate finance, identifying and calibrating KPIs/SPTs aligned with ESG double materiality and sovereign priorities
• Languages: Perfect mastery of the French language (written and spoken)

Desirable

• Prior experience working with international development organizations or United Nations agencies on climate finance initiatives.
• Familiarity with sovereign or sub-sovereign sustainable bond issuances in emerging markets or Sub-Saharan Africa.

An environmental economist or sustainability engineer with extensive experience in green project auditing, ESIA, and the precise calibration of ESG-aligned KPIs and SPTs for sovereign sustainable finance.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 30 days spread over 6 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 UNDP-financed project in Senegal.
• 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.