Team Leader / Senior Industrial Development Expert – Cameroon

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team Leader / Senior Industrial Development Expert for a social protection consultancy assignment financed by UNIDO in Cameroon.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert for the position of Team Leader / Senior Industrial Development Expert for an upcoming consultancy assignment in Cameroon, supported by UNIDO. The overarching objective of the initiative is to strengthen regional quality infrastructure for clean energy technologies and enhance policy and institutional capacities supporting green, circular, and climate-neutral industrial development across selected value chains in the region.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts to execute industrial sector mapping, policy and regulatory reviews, and market assessments. The assignment aims to design a robust Regional Industrial Energy Efficiency Programme focusing on energy management systems, energy systems optimization, and clean technology deployment to improve industrial competitiveness and foster sustainable regional economic growth.

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

• Lead the overall execution and technical delivery of the assignment ensuring high-quality outputs within the designated timeframe.
• Map and analyze the industrial sector, as well as relevant policies and regulatory frameworks of selected value chains and industrial energy use.
• Oversee the development of a regional Industrial Energy Efficiency Program to support industries along priority value chains.
• Direct market studies aimed at strengthening regional supply chain capacity in clean technologies and energy-efficient equipment.
• Facilitate high-level stakeholder consultations and validation workshops with key institutional partners and member states.

Scope of work

• Establish the analytical foundation for the assignment through comprehensive baseline assessments of the industrial sector and energy use.
• Analyze regional and national industrial, energy, environmental, and regulatory frameworks relevant to clean technology deployment.
• Assess industrial energy-use patterns, operational costs, energy intensity, and barriers to adopting energy efficiency measures.
• Develop criteria and minimum energy consumption thresholds to identify priority industries for targeted program support.
• Conduct market studies to assess demand, supply capacities, local manufacturing opportunities, and barriers in clean technology supply chains.
• Design a comprehensive Regional Industrial Energy Efficiency Programme featuring Energy Management Systems and Energy Systems Optimization components.
• Establish institutional and governance arrangements, capacity-building packages, and monitoring frameworks for sustainable programme delivery.
• Consolidate findings, prepare final comprehensive reports, and present results at regional validation workshops.

Your role as Team Leader / Senior Industrial Development Expert

• Manage overall project implementation, team coordination, and liaison with UNIDO, regional bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the inception phase, methodology finalization, and detailed work planning for all assignment components.
• Lead the industrial sector mapping, baseline assessments, and the formulation of criteria for industrial targeting.
• Guide the design of the Regional Industrial Energy Efficiency Programme, including implementation modalities and strategic outreach.
• Coordinate the execution of clean technology market studies and the analysis of regional supply chain capacities.
• Organize and facilitate online stakeholder consultations and validation meetings for baseline findings and programmatic outputs.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of final deliverables, including hosting the high-level on-site validation workshop.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, contractual requirements, and timelines throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Economics, Industrial Policy, Sustainable Development or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in industrial development, industrial policy, energy efficiency, green industrialization, or value chain development
• Experience leading at least three (3) similar assignments in Africa
• Languages: Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken)

Desirable

• Prior experience working with international organizations such as UNIDO or similar development agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of the industrial landscape and regional integration dynamics in Central Africa.

An experienced Team Leader with a strong background in industrial policy and energy efficiency, possessing a proven track record of leading complex industrial development assignments across the African continent.

Assignment details

• Location: Cameroon
• Financed by: UNIDO
• Sector: Social protection
• Estimated duration: 3 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 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

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.