Team leader and responsible expert for work package 1 with international experience – Cameroon

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team leader and responsible expert for work package 1 with international experience for a environment, energy consultancy assignment financed by GIZ in Cameroon.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert for the upcoming GIZ-supported initiative in Cameroon focusing on the environment and energy sectors. This consultancy aims to establish functional cross-sectoral and multi-level coordination to advance a long-term green economy partnership and promote deforestation-free value chains.

The selected Team Leader and responsible expert for Work Package 1 will provide high-level leadership and technical direction. The expert will spearhead efforts in integrating environmental sustainability into development policies, coordinating geographic data systems, and driving innovative research and innovation frameworks aligned with national strategies in Cameroon.

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

• Establish functional sector and multi-level coordination for a long-term green economy partnership.
• Strengthen institutional capacities of state and non-state institutions within the governance structure.
• Update guidelines and key national strategy reforms incorporating gender and environmental dimensions.
• Formulate programmatic priorities, including validated project lists and monitoring concepts.

Scope of work

• Support the national research and innovation system under Work Package 1.
• Coordinate and harmonize geographic data across ministries to obtain coherent land-use and deforestation driver information using digital and satellite mapping tools.
• Conduct preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility, and bankable studies, and design project documents aligned with national strategic goals.
• Support innovative financing and municipal financing mechanisms for ecological performance.
• Implement capacity development strategies, multi-level dialogue platforms, and stakeholder workshops involving public, private, and civil society actors.

Your role as Team leader and responsible expert for work package 1 with international experience

• Act as Team Leader and manage Work Package 1 activities with international experience.
• Provide overall project management, change management, and strategic guidance for the assignment.
• Coordinate geographic data and leverage remote sensing and GIS applications for land-use systems and deforestation tracking.
• Integrate environmental sustainability into development policies and promote green economy initiatives.
• Oversee peatland management strategies and related technical outputs.
• Engage with key institutional stakeholders, ministries, and partners to ensure seamless multi-level coordination.

Requirements

• Education: University degree ('Master's or German Diplom') in remote sensing, geographical information systems
• 9 years of professional experience in integrating environmental sustainability into development policies or promotion of green economy, including change management, remote sensing/GIS, project development, peatland management, and management experience
• Languages: French C1-level, English C1-level

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Central Africa or similar tropical forest contexts.
• Familiarity with GIZ procedures and international donor-funded project implementation.
• Experience in multi-level institutional capacity development.

An experienced Team Leader with a strong background in remote sensing, GIS, and green economy policy integration, fluent in both French and English.

Assignment details

• Location: Cameroon
• Financed by: GIZ
• Sector: Environment, energy
• Expected input: 420 expert days
• 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 GIZ-financed project in Cameroon.
• 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.