Team Member / Environmental or Engineering Specialist – Mexico

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team Member / Environmental or Engineering Specialist for a environment, industry, finance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Mexico.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNDP in Mexico within the environmental and industrial sector. The initiative focuses on promoting sustainable business models and operational improvements for specialized recovery, recycling, and destruction centers dealing with chemical substances.

We are currently seeking an expert Team Member / Environmental or Engineering Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team for this 8-month project. The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise in engineering, environmental management, and waste or chemical substance handling to support the consolidation of sustainable industrial practices across the country.

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

• Impulse the consolidation of sustainable business models in recovery, recycling, and destruction centers for refrigerants.
• Evaluate current operational, financial, and commercial capacities of participating facilities.
• Develop practical self-assessment tools and technical guides for sustainable center management.
• Design and implement specialized virtual training programs for key industry stakeholders.

Scope of work

• Perform comprehensive documentary review and technical diagnosis of current center operations.
• Analyze operational, financial, and commercial capabilities within the national network of facilities.
• Develop viable technical strategies and business model typologies for sustainable center operations.
• Create methodological guidelines and practical self-assessment tools for financial sustainability.
• Structure and deliver specialized virtual training programs focusing on sustainable industrial operations.

Your role as Team Member / Environmental or Engineering Specialist

• Provide technical expertise on environmental, engineering, and waste management aspects throughout the assignment.
• Assess the technical and operational performance of participating recovery and destruction centers.
• Contribute technical contents and engineering insights to the design of sustainable business models.
• Assist in the development of self-diagnosis tools, guides, and educational materials from an engineering perspective.
• Participate in virtual training sessions and technical assistance workshops for key sector actors.
• Collaborate closely with team members and local stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in environmental or engineering subjects (e.g., Environmental, Industrial, Energy, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines). Postgraduate studies considered a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research, development, technical assistance, or consulting in energy efficiency, chemical substances, and/or waste management
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Postgraduate studies in environmental, engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Prior experience working with international development agencies or UNDP projects in Mexico.

An experienced environmental or engineering specialist with a strong background in waste management and chemical substances, eager to contribute technical expertise to sustainable industrial development initiatives in Mexico.

Assignment details

• Location: Mexico
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Environment, industry, finance
• Estimated duration: 8 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 UNDP-financed project in Mexico.
• 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.