Consultant for Sanitation Policy and Financing in Nepal

Further Details

This consultancy focuses on strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal. The role involves assessing the national sanitation financing landscape, developing appropriate financing mechanisms, and strengthening national partnerships. Successful candidates will benefit from these Economist jobs Kathmandu. The consultant will work towards integrating sustainable financing within national programs and policies, contributing to the overall WASH sector development. Key responsibilities include developing national scale-up and replication frameworks, and engaging with government, development partners, and financial institutions. This position is ideal for an experienced economist with a strong background in public finance, development finance, or related fields, seeking to make a tangible difference in Nepal's sanitation sector.

Consultant for Safely Managed Sanitation Policy and Financing in Nepal

UNICEF is actively seeking a highly qualified Consultant to bolster the framework for safely managed sanitation financing within Nepal. This pivotal role involves a comprehensive assessment of the current sanitation financing landscape, identification of effective investment strategies, and the resolution of policy and institutional challenges. The consultant will be instrumental in developing practical methodologies for increasing and monitoring sanitation investments, thereby contributing significantly to the nation's development objectives.

This 7-month, office-based consultancy demands extensive expertise in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), public finance, and policy formulation. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of Nepal's sanitation sector and its public financial management systems. This position offers a remarkable chance to influence public health outcomes and foster sustainable development through enhanced sanitation services.

• Job Title: Consultant for Safely Managed Sanitation Policy, Financing and Systems Strengthening
• Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Contract Duration: 7 Months
• Key Focus: Policy, Financing, Systems Strengthening in WASH
• Required Experience: Minimum 15 years in WASH, Public Finance, or related fields
• Education: Advanced University Degree (Master's or higher)
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Nepali and English

Skills

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Public Finance, Development Finance, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, Development Studies, or related field
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in WASH, sanitation financing, public or development finance, infrastructure financing or related fields
• 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
• Demonstrated experience undertaking financing assessments, policy analyses, stakeholder consultations, and developing financing mechanisms and implementation frameworks
• Strong understanding of Nepal's WASH sector, public financial management systems, sanitation service chains, and institutional arrangements
• Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in sanitation financing, fecal sludge management, blended finance, climate finance, results-based financing, municipal finance, PPPs, and engagement with development finance institutions, commercial banks, donors, or private investors will be an asset
• Previous experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, development banks, or similar international organizations is highly desirable
• Strong expertise in WASH systems strengthening with demonstrated experience in policy analysis, financing assessments, investment planning, resource mobilization, and development of innovative financing mechanisms in the federal context of Nepal
• Good understanding of Nepal's WASH sector, sanitation service chain, FSM, and sector financing frameworks
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, report writing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with government, development partners, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English is required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support UNICEF and government partners in strengthening the enabling environment for safely managed sanitation financing in Nepal
• Assess the sanitation financing landscape and establish a baseline
• Identify viable financing mechanisms and partnerships
• Address policy and institutional barriers to sanitation investment
• Develop practical approaches for mobilizing, tracking, and scaling sanitation investments
• Strengthen the national enabling environment for sanitation financing
• Support integration of sustainable financing mechanisms within the National Sanitation Flagship Programme (NSFP) and national WASH sector policies, strategies and financing frameworks
• Develop appropriate sanitation financing mechanisms
• Strengthen national level financing partnerships and institutional engagement
• Develop national scale-up and replication framework

How to apply

• 💼 Review Terms of Reference: Familiarize yourself with the complete Terms of Reference (External TOR - TMC0007934.pdf) for detailed information on the assignment.
• 🎓 Check Qualifications: Ensure you meet the minimum requirements, including an advanced university degree and at least 15 years of relevant professional experience in WASH, sanitation financing, public or development finance, or related fields. At least five years of experience supporting government institutions in policy development, financing strategies, investment planning, or systems strengthening is essential.
• 📝 Prepare Application: Gather all necessary documents, including your CV and any supporting certificates.
• 👉 Submit Application: Apply online through the provided link.
• ⏳ Application Deadline: Please refer to the application portal for the specific closing date.
• 🌐 Learn More: Visit the UNICEF website to understand our mission and impact.