Spécialiste (senior) de la gouvernance institutionnelle et REDD+ – Côte d'Ivoire

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Spécialiste (senior) de la gouvernance institutionnelle et REDD+ for a monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Côte d'Ivoire.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming FAO-funded assignment focused on monitoring, evaluation, and institutional governance within the agricultural and forestry sectors in Côte d'Ivoire. We are seeking a qualified Senior Institutional Governance and REDD+ Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of experts. This important initiative aims to evaluate the performance, results, and impacts of a major climate and forestry intervention centered on deforestation-free cocoa production and emission reductions in the country.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assessing institutional frameworks, policy alignment, and governance structures linked to the UNFCCC Warsaw REDD+ framework. Working closely with national stakeholders, project beneficiaries, and the evaluation management team, the expert will contribute critical analytical insights to the final evaluation phase. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to influence sustainable land-use policies and climate strategies in Côte d'Ivoire.

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

• Assess institutional and governance frameworks associated with the REDD+ process and climate policies in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of institutional arrangements, policy implementation, and stakeholder coordination mechanisms.
• Analyze compliance with the UNFCCC Warsaw REDD+ framework, national forest monitoring systems, safeguard information systems, and benefit-sharing mechanisms.
• Contribute to the comprehensive final evaluation report with high-quality analytical findings and evidence-based recommendations.

Scope of work

• Review existing project documentation, institutional frameworks, and national REDD+ policies in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions with relevant institutional actors.
• Evaluate institutional capacity, inter-agency coordination, and governance bottlenecks within the forestry and agricultural sectors.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to assess policy impacts and institutional achievements.
• Draft analytical reports and contribute specialized sections to the final evaluation deliverables.

Your role as Spécialiste (senior) de la gouvernance institutionnelle et REDD+

• Lead the institutional and governance assessment components of the evaluation assignment in close collaboration with the team leader.
• Examine the integration of deforestation-free cocoa production policies within broader national climate strategies.
• Review and evaluate benefit-sharing mechanisms, safeguard information systems, and national forest monitoring systems.
• Formulate targeted, evidence-based recommendations to improve future institutional governance and REDD+ implementation.
• Draft and finalize comprehensive analytical reports detailing governance findings for the donor.
• Participate in stakeholder validation workshops and present key evaluation findings to relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in environmental governance, public policy, law, forestry, climate policies or related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in climate or forest governance, including proven knowledge of the UNFCCC Warsaw REDD+ framework, NFMS, SIS, and benefit-sharing mechanisms
• At least 2 institutional or governance evaluations in the last 5 years with at least one analytical report authored by the candidate
• Languages: Fluent in French and practical knowledge of English sufficient to draft the report (or documented agreement for professional revision)

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working with FAO or other international organizations on evaluations in West Africa.
• Familiarity with the cocoa sector and deforestation-free supply chain initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire.

An experienced institutional governance and REDD+ expert with a strong background in climate policy evaluations, deep familiarity with the UNFCCC Warsaw framework, and proven report-writing skills in French and English.

Assignment details

• Location: Côte d'Ivoire
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Monitoring evaluation, ict, agriculture
• 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 FAO-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

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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.