Consultant International - Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF) / Innovation Credit-Latrine
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, offering diverse professional and personal development opportunities to our staff, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The consultant will provide technical assistance to the Togolese government to prepare for the national scale-up of the Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF). This involves analyzing the pilot 'Credit Latrines' mechanism, assessing its technical, financial, institutional, and regulatory conditions for expansion, identifying data gaps, and formulating operational recommendations to enhance the future SPF design. The mission also aims to establish a national coordination and governance mechanism involving all relevant stakeholders, including the government, African Development Bank, municipalities, financial institutions, technical and financial partners, and private sector actors, to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of sanitation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the 'Credit Latrines' pilot mechanism, evaluating its technical feasibility, financial viability, institutional framework, and regulatory compliance to inform its national scale-up. Identify critical data gaps and deficiencies in the current sanitation financing landscape and propose actionable recommendations for improving the design and implementation of the Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF). Develop and propose a robust national coordination and governance structure, engaging key stakeholders such as government ministries, the African Development Bank, local authorities, financial institutions, and private sector entities. Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations to build consensus and ensure alignment on the SPF's objectives and operational modalities. Prepare detailed reports and presentations outlining findings, recommendations, and proposed strategies for the SPF scale-up. Contribute to the development of innovative financing solutions for sanitation, leveraging market-based approaches and blended finance mechanisms. Ensure that the proposed strategies are aligned with national development priorities and UNICEF's WASH goals. Provide expert advice on sustainable sanitation financing models and market development strategies.
Work Experience
At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in sanitation, Market Systems Development (MSD), inclusive finance, microfinance, innovative financing, or social infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in designing, evaluating, or implementing sanitation financing mechanisms. Proven experience in strategic analysis, market studies, institutional assessments, and multi-stakeholder consultations.
Skills
Sanitation financing, Market Systems Development (MSD), Inclusive finance, Microfinance, Innovative financing, Social infrastructure, Strategic analysis, Market studies, Institutional assessment, Stakeholder consultation, Project management, WASH