National WASH Consultant – WASH Sector Development, Policy and Coordination, Dhaka Bangladesh,WASH, 12 Months, Office based (With Travel) Nationals Only#596736

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UNICEF Bangladesh supports the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening national systems and fostering an enabling environment for inclusive, equitable, safely managed and climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. This support focuses on mobilising political commitment, securing stakeholder buy-in at technical and policy levels, reestablishing and operationalising the Sector Development Plan (SDP) 2026-2040 thematic groups, mobilising resources, and providing technical assistance for the implementation of sector-wide strategies and approaches. The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the Policy Support Wing (PSW) of the Local Government Division (LGD), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives (MoLGRD&C). The support will strengthen upstream WASH sector functions and enhance capacity for evidence-based policy development, planning, coordination and budgeting, with the aim of delivering improved, equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient WASH services, including in emergencies. The consultant will provide dedicated technical support to strengthen the PSW’s capacity for sector development and coordination, and to build the capacity of sector stakeholders. This will include supporting the review, development and dissemination of WASH sector policies, strategies, costed action plans, guidelines, standards and protocols. These instruments will reflect SDG 6 requirements, climate resilience and inclusion, enabling the effective delivery of quality, gender-responsive WASH services in community settings and institutions. The assignment will also strengthen government capacity in planning, budgeting, monitoring and sector financing, and foster cross-sectoral collaboration around WASH systems. In addition, the consultant will help strengthen coordination among WASH sector actors in Bangladesh, spanning five ministries and nine line departments and agencies. This will be achieved through the operationalisation of the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum, the Local Consultative Group (LCG) on WASH and Urban, the eight SDP thematic groups and other relevant coordination platforms. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here  TMC0007281 External ToR.pdf

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  TMC0007281 Financial proposal.docx

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Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 Bangladesh Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 Bangladesh Standard Time

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