Consultant for Safely Managed Sanitation Policy, Financing and Systems Strengthening
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and diverse culture.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF and government partners in strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal. This involves assessing the sanitation financing landscape, identifying viable financing mechanisms and partnerships, addressing policy and institutional barriers, and developing practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments. The consultant will work to strengthen the national enabling environment for sanitation financing and support the integration of sustainable financing mechanisms within the National Sanitation Flagship Programme (NSFP) and national WASH sector policies, strategies, and financing frameworks.
Responsibilities
The consultant will assess the national sanitation financing landscape and establish a baseline. They will develop appropriate sanitation financing mechanisms and strengthen national-level financing partnerships and institutional engagement. Furthermore, the consultant will develop a national scale-up and replication framework. This role requires assessing the sanitation financing landscape, identifying viable financing mechanisms and partnerships, addressing policy and institutional barriers, and developing practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments. The consultant will also support the integration of sustainable financing mechanisms within the National Sanitation Flagship Programme (NSFP) and national WASH sector policies, strategies, and financing frameworks.
Work Experience
At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in WASH, sanitation financing, public or development finance, infrastructure financing, or related fields. This includes at least five years supporting government institutions in policy development, financing strategies, investment planning, or systems strengthening. Experience in Nepal’s sanitation sector is strongly preferred.
Skills
WASH systems strengthening, Policy analysis, Financing assessments, Investment planning, Resource mobilization, Innovative financing mechanisms, Stakeholder engagement, Facilitation, Report writing, Communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, Understanding of Nepal's WASH sector