Institutional & Implementation Specialist (Key Expert 7)

Globaltec Desarrollos e Ingeniería, S.A. is seeking an Institutional & Implementation Specialist (Key Expert 7) for a Rural Development Project in Angola. The assignment will support the institutional dimension of the feasibility study across seven municipalities in Huambo and Benguela Provinces.

Responsibilities:

The expert will contribute to the Institutional and Implementation Analysis and related components of the feasibility study, including:

• Assessing the institutional framework, roles, and capacities of national, provincial, and local authorities, farmer associations, and community-based organizations involved in agricultural development and water resource management.
• Identifying institutional and legal risks, including permitting requirements, alignment with land-use regulations, and potential governance constraints.
• Conducting land tenure and ownership assessments, including verification of formal and informal rights, dispute risks, and implications for project implementation.
• Designing or advising on implementation and sustainability frameworks, O&M structures, and long-term institutional arrangements.
• Supporting the development of the preliminary Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and contributing institutional recommendations.
• The expert will provide inputs to all required deliverables: Inception Report, Mid-Term Progress Report, Draft Feasibility Report, and Final Feasibility Report.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Institutional Development, or Development Studies.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Proven experience in two or more of the following:
• Institutional capacity assessments
• Designing implementation and sustainability frameworks
• Advising on local management and maintenance structures
• Land tenure and ownership assessments and legal/institutional risk analysis
• Supporting compliance with land-use regulations and permits
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (mandatory).