[Hiring] Sanitation Finance Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

A consultant is required to support the mobilization of catalytic finance for the WASH sector and the preparation of the Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF) in Nigeria. The SPF combines donor-backed guarantees with grant-funded technical assistance to unlock commercial financing for household sanitation and for enterprises across the sanitation value chain.

The consultant will work with the UNICEF Nigeria Country Office and collaborate with other UNICEF offices as relevant, including the WASH Innovation Hub and the Global WASH practice, to ensure the catalytic finance mechanisms are unlocked for sanitation.

Qualifications

• At least a Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, international development or a related field.
• A first university degree in a relevant field combined with 5 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in finance, with a strong understanding of impact investing and/or sustainable and blended finance, ideally within the public sector, international organizations or the private sector.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with or supporting international development organizations or international financial institutions (IFIs).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working in Nigeria; experience in other countries in sub-Saharan Africa desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting project concept note or proposal development for large scale financing essential.
• Experience working in or supporting climate finance is an asset.
• Experience supporting finance in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local language in Nigeria is an asset.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and project management, and demonstrated ability to design and implement financial models that support development goals.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the working modalities of regional and international development banks and other IFIs.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences, including UNICEF staff and partners.
• Knowledge of the WASH sector and of the challenges related to water and sanitation funding and financing (tariffs, cost recovery, WASH accounts, WASH marketing, PPPs, water and sanitation service business models, etc.).
• Knowledge and expertise on public private partnerships for service delivery, including market assessments and development of bankable models for private investment.
• Demonstrated skills in knowledge management and report writing for external audiences.
• UNICEF core values (Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability) and competencies: self-awareness and ethical awareness; works collaboratively; builds and maintains partnerships; innovates and embraces change; thinks and acts strategically; drives to achieve impactful results; manages ambiguity and complexity.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers a culture that welcomes everyone who wants to belong and grow.