Sanitation Finance Consultant, Nigeria (Remote with Travel)

About the role

UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a Sanitation Finance Consultant 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 works with the UNICEF Nigeria Country Office and collaborates with other UNICEF offices, including the WASH Innovation Hub and the Global WASH practice.

Required profile

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, international development or a related field; a first degree plus 5 years of professional experience may be accepted instead.
• At least 10 years of relevant finance experience, ideally in the public sector, international organizations or the private sector, with a strong understanding of impact investing and/or sustainable and blended finance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting international development organizations or international financial institutions, and minimum 2 years in Nigeria (other sub-Saharan African experience desirable).
• Demonstrated experience developing project concept notes or proposals for large-scale financing; climate finance experience is an asset.
• Fluent English; knowledge of a Nigerian local language is an asset.

Required skills

• Financial analysis and project management, with the ability to design and implement financial models supporting development goals.
• Knowledge of how regional and international development banks and other IFIs operate.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of WASH funding challenges (tariffs, cost recovery, WASH accounts, PPPs, service business models).
• Experience with public-private partnerships, including market assessments and bankable models for private investment.
• Knowledge management and report writing for external audiences.