Team Leader / Senior Economist – Comoros

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team Leader / Senior Economist for a consultancy assignment financed by AUDA-NEPAD in Comoros.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical assistance assignment funded by AUDA-NEPAD in Comoros. The initiative aims to enhance the financial sustainability, regulatory strength, and service delivery of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector through comprehensive public expenditure and institutional reviews.

We are seeking a qualified Team Leader / Senior Economist to spearhead this multi-disciplinary initiative. The selected expert will lead overall project execution, guiding national stakeholders and a team of specialists through complex fiscal analyses, institutional assessments, strategic scenario modeling, and the development of a costed national investment framework.

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

• Guide the Institutional and Political Economy Review to map governance arrangements and identify structural reform priorities.
• Oversee Strategic Scenario Analysis (SSA) to model long-term financial, demographic, and climate-resilient service delivery trajectories.
• Support the formulation of a prioritized, costed National WASH Investment Programme (NWIP).
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and knowledge management across all project phases.

Scope of work

• Conduct a thorough review of historical and current public expenditures (capital and recurrent) at national and sub-national levels.
• Evaluate public financial management (PFM) bottlenecks, intergovernmental fiscal transfers, and tariff structures.
• Apply structured political economy analysis frameworks to identify institutional reform readiness and capacity gaps.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative scenario models to evaluate alternative trajectories for sector expansion and financial sustainability.
• Formulate a costed National WASH Investment Programme detailing domestic resource mobilization and donor contributions.
• Organize and facilitate national consultation workshops, multi-stakeholder dialogues, and validation sessions.

Your role as Team Leader / Senior Economist

• Provide overall technical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the entire consulting assignment in Comoros.
• Manage the multi-disciplinary expert team and coordinate closely with national ministries, regulatory bodies, and AUDA-NEPAD.
• Lead the execution of the Public Expenditure Review and fiscal analysis components.
• Oversee the integration of strategic scenario modeling and climate-resilient financing options.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, rigorous methodology, and adherence to donor fiduciary and reporting standards.
• Facilitate high-level policy dialogues and stakeholder validation workshops.

Requirements

• Education: PhD or Master degree in Economics or Public Finance
• 15+ years experience with PER and fiscal analysis in WASH and/or infrastructure sectors
• Multi-country leadership
• Successfully completed at least three assignments of comparable nature and complexity during the last five years
• Languages: French and English proficiency desirable

Desirable

• Prior working experience in the Comoros or the broader Eastern and Southern Africa region.
• Familiarity with World Bank or AUDA-NEPAD operational and fiduciary guidelines.

An experienced Team Leader and Senior Economist with a strong background in public expenditure reviews and fiscal analysis within the WASH sector, offering proven multi-country leadership and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Assignment details

• Location: Comoros
• Financed by: AUDA-NEPAD
• Estimated duration: 16 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 AUDA-NEPAD-financed project in Comoros.
• 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.