Transport / Port Economist – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Transport / Port Economist for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment supported by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. The initiative focuses on the comprehensive preparation and feasibility enhancement of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port infrastructure project, guiding it toward the readiness standards required for international financing and DFI appraisal.

We are seeking an expert Transport / Port Economist to join our multidisciplinary team for this 12-month assignment. The specialist will lead the economic evaluation, demand estimation, and tariff design components to ensure the project meets rigorous multilateral development bank standards for economic viability and sustainable commercial operations.

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 a defensible demand, tariff, and revenue basis for the port infrastructure.
• Demonstrate the economic justification of the investment on a fully loaded cost base.
• Assess fiscal and debt-sustainability implications, including contingent liabilities and currency-risk exposure.
• Align economic and financial models with the requirements of potential development finance institutions and sovereign concessional lending criteria.

Scope of work

• Build upon previous feasibility studies, validating and updating inherited economic and market assumptions.
• Conduct thorough throughput forecasting and marine/fisheries sector demand estimations.
• Design comprehensive tariff structures for various port services and commercial components.
• Perform economic cost-benefit analyses, calculating key metrics such as Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) and Economic Net Present Value (ENPV).
• Assess fiscal risks, contingent liabilities, and debt-sustainability implications associated with public borrowing.
• Contribute to the assembly of an integrated, financier-ready project preparation package.

Your role as Transport / Port Economist

• Execute robust economic cost-benefit analyses for port, maritime, or fisheries infrastructure to MDB standards.
• Lead throughput forecasting and comprehensive tariff design assignments.
• Collaborate with financial modellers to integrate economic projections into the overarching financial framework.
• Assess the economic impacts of climate adaptation measures and incorporate them into cost-benefit models.
• Evaluate fiscal and debt sustainability risks arising from commercial components and public borrowing.
• Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and documentation for inclusion in the final DFI appraisal package.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical workshops with local and international partners.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in economics, transport economics or a related discipline
• At least 5 years experience, 2 economic cost-benefit analyses of port/maritime/fisheries infrastructure to MDB standards (EIRR, ENPV), 1 throughput forecasting and tariff design assignment, 1 in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Languages: Not specified

Desirable

• Prior experience working on port or fisheries infrastructure projects in East Africa or island economies.
• Familiarity with UNDP procedures and multilateral development bank appraisal processes.

An experienced Transport / Port Economist with a strong background in economic cost-benefit analysis for maritime infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa, ready to deliver rigorous economic justifications to MDB standards.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport
• Estimated duration: 12 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 Tanzania, United Republic of.
• 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.