Consultor/a para la gobernanza y acceso a financiamiento WASH municipal, Programa WASH-CEED, Quito, Ecuador - En Oficina, 6 meses
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job, it's a vocation.
Job Purpose
The consultancy will provide specialized technical assistance to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE), under UNICEF's supervision, to strengthen mechanisms facilitating municipal governments' access to financing for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects. The work will involve reviewing and improving technical feasibility processes, harmonizing criteria between MAE and the Ecuadorian Development Bank (BDE), and strengthening management systems and instruments used in the sector. Additionally, the consultancy will support coordination among public institutions, multilateral organizations, and other relevant actors, contributing to the development of technical tools, evidence generation, and policy recommendations to enhance public policies and financing strategies for the WASH sector.
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) for strengthening municipal access to WASH project financing. Review and improve technical feasibility processes for WASH projects. Harmonize criteria between MAE and the Ecuadorian Development Bank (BDE) for project financing. Strengthen management systems and instruments used in the WASH sector. Support coordination among public institutions, multilateral organizations, and other relevant actors. Develop technical tools and generate evidence to inform policy and financing strategies. Formulate recommendations for improving public policies and financing strategies for the WASH sector. Ensure effective collaboration and communication with all stakeholders involved in the WASH sector. Contribute to the overall goals of the WASH-CEED program by enhancing municipal capacity in WASH governance and financing.
Work Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in the public sector, international organizations, development finance institutions, consulting, or institutions linked to water supply, sanitation, infrastructure, or territorial development sectors. At least three (3) years of proven experience in the design, evaluation, management, or financing of water supply and sanitation projects.
Skills
Technical assistance, WASH sector knowledge, Project financing, Public policy analysis, Stakeholder coordination, Financial harmonization, Management systems, Evidence generation, Policy formulation, Inter-institutional collaboration