National Consultant (WASH Sector Facilitation and Engagement)

* Spearhead collaboration between UN agencies, government entities, and bilateral donors to unlock pipeline funding opportunities * Facilitate strategic discussions with key stakeholders, including International Financial Institutes (IFIs), to secure technical support funding for UN agencies * Drive partnerships between UN agencies' WASH section, government entities, and donors to leverage funding and promote sustainable development * Identify and capitalize on funding opportunities, such as the WB HELP project, to support UN agencies' initiatives * Develop and implement effective engagement strategies to position UN agencies as key partners in WASH sector funding * Manage relationships with government entities, donors, and IFIs to ensure successful collaboration and funding outcomes * Provide technical support and guidance to UN agencies' WASH section to enhance their capacity to access and utilize pipeline funding * Analyze funding trends and opportunities, and develop recommendations to optimize UN agencies' funding prospects * Lead the development of proposals and concept notes to secure funding from donors and IFIs * Collaborate with UN agencies' WASH section to design and implement programs that align with donor priorities and funding requirements