Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Economics, Public Finance, Development Finance, Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, Development Studies, or related field
Work Experience:
At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in WASH, sanitation financing, public or development finance, infrastructure financing or related fields, including 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 with 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.
Skills:
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.
Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Nepali and English is required. Nepali is required for effective coordination with provincial and local governments, schools, communities and implementing partners, while English is required for preparation of technical documentation, analytical reports, presentations, meeting records and communication with UNICEF.
Desirables:
Experience in sanitation and WASH financing, including innovate financing mechanisms (blended finance, climate finance, results-based financing, PPPs, and municipal
Engagement with financial institutions and development partners; and familiarity with Nepal's sanitation policies, financing frameworks, and sector coordination mechanisms and federalism of Nepal.
Previous experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or international development organizations is an advantage
