Sanitation Finance Consultant, National or International Officer

About this role

The role is for a Sanitation Finance Consultant, eligible as a national or international officer, based in Abuja. The job supports mobilising catalytic finance for the WASH sector and helps prepare the Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF) in Nigeria, which blends donor-backed guarantees with grant-funded technical assistance to unlock financing for households and sanitation-related enterprises. The consultant will coordinate with the UNICEF Nigeria Country Office and other UNICEF units to ensure financing mechanisms are activated for sanitation. The position is a full-time consultancy with UNICEF Nigeria, focusing on finance, development of large-scale financing proposals, and collaboration with development banks and IFIs.

What you would do

• Support mobilisation of catalytic finance for the WASH sector in Nigeria.
• Assist in the preparation of the Sanitation Programme Facility (SPF).
• Collaborate with UNICEF offices, including the WASH Innovation Hub and Global WASH practice.
• Design and implement financial models to support development goals.
• Translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences, including partners and staff.
• Contribute to project concept notes or proposals for large-scale financing.
• Engage with regional and international development banks and IFIs as needed.
• Support knowledge management and report writing for external audiences.
• Provide input on market assessments and bankable models for private investment in sanitation.
• Assist with climate finance, if relevant and as required by the assignment.

What they are asking for

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, international development or a related field (or a first degree with 5 additional years of relevant experience).
• At least 10 years of relevant finance experience with knowledge of impact investing or blended finance; experience in public sector, international organisations or private sector.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with international development organisations or international financial institutions.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working in Nigeria; experience in other sub-Saharan African countries desirable.
• Experience supporting project concept notes or proposals for large-scale financing.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of a local Nigerian language is an asset.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, project management, and developing financial models for development goals.
• Knowledge of WASH sector funding challenges and experience with PPPs and bankable models for private investment.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences; experience with knowledge management and external report writing.

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