Steel Decarbonization Expert – Multiple countries

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Steel Decarbonization Expert for a industry, engineering, environment consultancy assignment financed by UNIDO in Multiple countries.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Steel Decarbonization Expert to join our upcoming consulting assignment supported by UNIDO. This global initiative aims to provide technical assistance to industrializing developing countries striving to leapfrog toward less-carbon-intensive production methods in heavy industries, specifically targeting net-zero targets by 2050 and accelerating the transition of hard-to-abate sectors.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the expert will contribute to developing globally applicable methodologies and integrated analytical tools to assess demand-side cost differentials, wider benefits of decarbonization, and mitigation options for low-carbon steel in green public procurement. The role involves working closely with international stakeholders, government authorities, and industry players across multiple countries.

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

• Develop globally applicable methodologies and analytical tools for assessing potential cost differentials associated with low-carbon steel in green public procurement.
• Identify, quantify, and monetize the wider socio-economic and environmental benefits of steel decarbonization.
• Establish a structured framework of alternatives that governments can use to mitigate cost differentials at source and through public procurement.
• Conduct pilot applications of the developed modules in designated partner countries.
• Deliver practical guidance and tools to support the application of methodologies by national governments and procurement authorities.

Scope of work

• Define assessment scope, technology pathways, and embodied-carbon thresholds comparing conventional versus low-carbon steel.
• Develop methodologies for assessing the impacts of potential cost differentials across product, project, and country or portfolio levels.
• Incorporate sensitivity analysis frameworks to evaluate how policy, market, and financing conditions influence estimated cost differentials.
• Assess supply-side instruments to address cost differentials, including production incentives, concessional finance, and carbon-pricing revenues.
• Perform pilot testing of modules using secondary data, project assumptions, and targeted national stakeholder interviews.
• Draft practical policy guidance and technical documentation on the interpretation and application of the developed methodologies.

Your role as Steel Decarbonization Expert

• Lead the technical analysis of steel production processes, emission reduction pathways, and low-carbon technology options.
• Contribute expert insights to the development of Module A (Cost Differential Assessment) specifically for the steel sector.
• Collaborate with the economic valuation and techno-economic modelling experts to integrate steel-specific data into the broader analytical tools.
• Support the design of the mitigation framework (Module C) with a focus on steel supply-side decarbonization levers.
• Participate in pilot testing activities in target countries, engaging with local industry players and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to the drafting of policy guidance documents and training materials related to low-carbon steel procurement.

Requirements

• Education: Relevant degree
• Minimum 7 years in steel production and decarbonization
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Previous working experience with international organizations or UN agencies like UNIDO.
• Experience working on industrial decarbonization initiatives in emerging economies.
• Familiarity with life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies for construction materials.

An experienced metallurgical or industrial engineer with at least 7 years of expertise in steel decarbonization, eager to shape global green public procurement frameworks for heavy industry.

Assignment details

• Location: Multiple countries
• Financed by: UNIDO
• Sector: Industry, engineering, environment
• Estimated duration: 10 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 UNIDO-financed project in Multiple countries.
• 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.