Team member with energy efficiency / chemical waste expertise – Mexico

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team member with energy efficiency / chemical waste expertise for a environment, industry, finance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Mexico.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by UNDP in Mexico. The initiative focuses on the environment, industry, and finance sectors, specifically supporting sustainable business models for refrigerant recovery, recycling, regeneration, and waste destruction centers in the country.

We are looking for a qualified expert specializing in energy efficiency and chemical waste to join our multidisciplinary team. This role will contribute technical expertise over an anticipated duration of eight months, driving critical diagnostics, capacity building, and sustainable operational strategies for participating centers across the nation.

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

• Promote the consolidation and proper operation of centers dedicated to managing refrigerant substances and chemical waste in Mexico.
• Design and implement sustainable business models adapted to the national network of collection, recovery, and recycling facilities.
• Develop self-diagnosis tools and commercial guides to improve the financial and operational management of the centers.
• Execute specialized virtual training programs aimed at enhancing the technical capacities of participating facility staff.

Scope of work

• Conduct a comprehensive documentary review and current-state diagnosis of operational, financial, and commercial capacities across participating recovery, recycling, and destruction centers.
• Develop viable typologies of sustainable business models, incorporating financial, commercial, and operational strategies tailored to the network.
• Create practical guides and methodological self-assessment tools allowing centers to independently evaluate their performance and financial sustainability.
• Structure and deliver specialized virtual training programs covering sustainable operations, business administration, and financing sources.
• Collaborate closely with the national environmental authority and key industry stakeholders through remote coordination frameworks.

Your role as Team member with energy efficiency / chemical waste expertise

• Provide technical expertise on energy efficiency, chemical substance handling, and waste management throughout the assignment.
• Contribute to the diagnostic assessment of operational and technical capabilities within the recovery and destruction centers.
• Support the design of sustainable business model typologies from an environmental and engineering perspective.
• Assist in developing practical tools, self-diagnosis instruments, and methodological guides for center operators.
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of virtual training modules focused on sustainable technical operations.
• Engage with national stakeholders and team members to ensure coherent implementation of technical assistance activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in research, development, technical assistance, or consultancy in energy efficiency, chemical substance handling, and/or waste management
• Languages: Spanish

Desirable

• Postgraduate studies in engineering, environmental sciences, or related technical fields.
• Prior experience working with UNDP or international development organizations on environmental compliance projects.

An environmental or engineering professional with at least 3 years of specialized experience in energy efficiency and chemical waste management, fluent in Spanish, and eager to contribute to sustainable industrial practices 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.