City-wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Planning Expert
Quick answer
UN-Habitat is seeking a mid-level City-wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Planning Expert for a 6-month home-based contract to develop sanitation plans in three cities, with a focus on equity and climate resilience.
- Role
- City-wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Planning Expert
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Location
- Home based, BONN
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The candidate will prepare City-wide Inclusive Sanitation Plans for three cities: Luang Prabang and Attapeu in the Lao PDR and Mechinagar Municipality in Nepal, developing KPIs to measure performance efficiency of sanitation services.
What you'll do
- Prepare an inception report and work plan outlining methodology, timelines, stakeholder mapping, and data collection tools; present and validate it through an inception meeting.
- Lead multi-stakeholder engagement and feedback meetings with national government, municipal authorities, utility or mandated service provider, regulators, private sector actors, civil society, and vulnerable groups to ensure inclusive participation and local ownership.
- Conduct a comprehensive baseline assessment of existing sanitation services, infrastructure, access levels, service providers, and financial flows across the full sanitation chain.
- Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework with key performance indicators (KPIs), data systems, and accountability mechanisms tailored to track service improvements over time.
- Design sustainable financial strategies, including cost analysis, tariffs, subsidies, resource mobilisation, and investment planning.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Engineering, Urban Development, Public Health or a related field
- At least 5 years of working experience in the field of international cooperation, preferably related to urban water and sanitation issues
- Experience in data management, baseline assessments, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, knowledge management, partnerships, and utilities
- Experience in conducting research and drafting reports or other knowledge outputs
- Fluency in written and oral English is required; working knowledge of another UN official language is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will the job be located?
The job is home-based, but candidates may need to travel for missions.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
A master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in international cooperation, preferably related to urban water and sanitation issues.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal link provided in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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