West Africa Conservation Consultant – Senegal

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a West Africa Conservation Consultant for a environment consultancy assignment financed by AFD in Senegal.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Senegal. The initiative focuses on the environment sector, specifically addressing the long-term financing and sustainability challenges of terrestrial and marine biodiversity conservation and protected areas in the region.

The assignment centers on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study and operational roadmap for establishing an innovative conservation trust fund. We are looking for a dedicated West Africa Conservation Consultant to contribute specialized expertise in environmental management, sustainable financing, and institutional structuring to support this vital conservation mandate in Senegal.

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

• Assess the feasibility of establishing a dedicated conservation trust fund to ensure sustainable biodiversity financing in Senegal.
• Analyze and define the most appropriate institutional, legal, and regulatory framework for the trust fund.
• Develop financial models, investment strategies, and capitalization needs to guarantee the long-term viability of the mechanism.
• Design the operational setup, including governance structures, statutes, manuals, and a detailed implementation roadmap.

Scope of work

• Conduct a thorough diagnostic of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to environmental trust funds and conservation financing.
• Map and analyze key institutional, technical, and financial stakeholders involved in nature protection and protected areas.
• Propose optimal institutional arrangements and governance structures for the trust fund.
• Develop forecasting financial models to evaluate initial capital needs and sustainable revenue streams.
• Define investment, capitalization, and disbursement strategies tailored to protected areas and biodiversity needs.
• Draft the statutes, internal regulations, and administrative, financial, and operational procedure manuals.
• Formulate an action plan and detailed roadmap for the effective establishment of the trust fund through a participatory approach.

Your role as West Africa Conservation Consultant

• Provide specialized technical expertise on conservation issues and environmental policies within the context of West Africa.
• Collaborate with national and regional stakeholders, public authorities, protected area managers, civil society, and local communities.
• Contribute to the institutional and legal diagnostic phase regarding environmental protection and protected area management.
• Support the economic and financial modeling team in aligning conservation goals with sustainable financial mechanisms.
• Participate in drafting operational documents, statutes, and governance frameworks for the proposed trust fund.
• Facilitate participatory workshops and consultations with relevant national stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical reporting and the formulation of the operational roadmap.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in environment, biodiversity conservation, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of public policies, projects, and actors associated with environmental protection and protected areas in Senegal and the West Africa region.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainable financing mechanisms or conservation projects.
• Excellent command of the French language (essential), with strong professional writing and communication skills.
• Advanced degree in environmental science, conservation, public policy, economics, or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Proficiency in English is highly recommended.
• Prior experience working on AFD-funded projects or similar international donor initiatives.

An experienced environmental conservation professional with deep knowledge of Senegal's ecological landscape, proven expertise in sustainable financing, and fluency in French.

Assignment details

• Location: Senegal
• Financed by: AFD
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 15 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 AFD-financed project in Senegal.
• 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.