National WASH Consultant - WASH Sector Development, Policy and Coordination
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. UNICEF Bangladesh supports the Government of strengthening national systems and fostering an enabling environment for inclusive, equitable, safely managed and climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Policy Support Wing (PSW) of the Local Government Division (LGD), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (MoLGRD&C). The support will strengthen upstream WASH sector functions and enhance capacity for evidence-based policy development, planning, coordination and budgeting, with the aim of delivering improved, equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient WASH services, including in emergencies. The consultant will provide dedicated technical support to strengthen the PSW’s capacity for sector development and coordination, and to build the capacity of sector stakeholders. This will include supporting the review, development and dissemination of WASH sector policies, strategies, costed action plans, guidelines, standards and protocols. These instruments will reflect SDG 6 requirements, climate resilience and inclusion, enabling the effective delivery of quality, gender-responsive WASH services in community settings and institutions.
Responsibilities
The assignment will strengthen government capacity in planning, budgeting, monitoring and sector financing, and foster cross-sectoral collaboration around WASH systems. In addition, the consultant will help strengthen coordination among WASH sector actors in Bangladesh, spanning five ministries and nine line departments and agencies. This will be achieved through the operationalisation of the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum, the Local Consultative Group (LCG) on WASH and Urban, the eight SDP thematic groups and other relevant coordination platforms. The consultant will provide technical support to the Policy Support Wing (PSW) of the Local Government Division (LGD), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (MoLGRD&C) to strengthen upstream WASH sector functions and enhance capacity for evidence-based policy development, planning, coordination and budgeting. This aims to deliver improved, equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient WASH services, including in emergencies. The consultant will support the review, development and dissemination of WASH sector policies, strategies, costed action plans, guidelines, standards and protocols, ensuring they reflect SDG 6 requirements, climate resilience and inclusion.
Work Experience
At least ten years working experience in development field, preferably in the water and sanitation sector (UN or development agency, donor, government regulatory body, academic institution or the private sector).
Skills
Well conversant with policies and strategies of the water supply and sanitation sector in Bangladesh., Extensive experience in organizing and facilitating meetings/workshops/seminars., Familiarization with the policy environment of Bangladesh, the challenges within the WASH sector and the capacities of various stakeholders., Good interpersonal, leadership and management skills in implementing multi-party development projects., Well conversant with the development programme aspects of water supply and sanitation., Working experience with donors funded Government projects/ organization/ international NGOs., Good background and skills in facilitating training, workshops, seminar, coaching, and mentoring others., Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and support unexpected tasks.