Sanitation Finance Consultant, National or International Officer
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UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a Sanitation Finance Consultant to mobilize catalytic finance for WASH and prepare the Sanitation Programme Facility. The full-time consultant will collaborate with UNICEF offices on financing mechanisms for household sanitation and sanitation value-chain enterprises.
- Full-time role supporting sanitation finance and the Sanitation Programme Facility in Nigeria.
- At least 10 years of relevant finance experience is required.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience working in Nigeria is required.
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UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a Sanitation Finance Consultant to mobilize catalytic finance for WASH and prepare the Sanitation Programme Facility. The full-time consultant will collaborate with UNICEF offices on financing mechanisms for household sanitation and sanitation value-chain enterprises.
- Full-time role supporting sanitation finance and the Sanitation Programme Facility in Nigeria.
- At least 10 years of relevant finance experience is required.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience working in Nigeria is required.
- Climate-finance and WASH-sector experience are desirable; proposal development is essential.
- Master's degree or relevant first degree combined with five additional years of professional experience.
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Sanitation Finance Consultant, National or International Officer at United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
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Oct 26, 2026, 1:18 PM
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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
Job Title: Sanitation Finance Consultant, National or International Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Accountabilities
- If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR_ext TMC0007660.pdf
- 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.
- 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 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.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- 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 instead of an advanced university degree.
Experience
Experience working in or supporting climate finance is an asset.
Experience supporting finance in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector is desirable.
Demonstrated experience supporting project concept note or proposal development for large-scale financing essential.
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 relevant experience working in Nigeria; experience in other countries in sub-Saharan Africa desirable.
Minimum 2 years of professional experience working with or supporting international development organizations or international financial institutions (IFIs).
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local language in Nigeria is an asset.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
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.
Demonstrated skills in knowledge management and report writing for external audiences.
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.).
Proficiency in financial analysis and project management, and demonstrated ability to design and implement financial models that support development goals.
Knowledge and expertise on public-private partnerships for service delivery, including market assessments and development of bankable models for private investment
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.
Desirables:
Experience working with development banks and IFIs.
Five years of working experience in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria; previous experience with the UN, national and regional entities, and donors.
Experience working in innovation-focused environments or scaling new financing models.
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