Description<\/p>\n
Public-Private Finance Specialist \u2013 National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator
\nContract:\u00a018 Months Fixed-term contract, Full-time, contingent upon successfully securing project funding, target start date May 2026
\nLocation:\u00a0The role can be based in\u00a0London (United Kingdom), Accra (Ghana), Dar es Salaam \/ Dodoma (Tanzania), Lusaka (Zambia), or Lilongwe (Malawi), subject to\u00a0right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
\nGeographic Reference
\nIn the UK, we support and enjoy a hybrid working environment. A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, for coordination, collaboration and connectivity across the team, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid.
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\nSalaries & Benefits: Salaries and benefits will vary by country, depending on the successful candidate\u2019s location and experience. See further details below:<\/p>\n
UK:\u00a0GBP \u00a361,645 per annum with excellent benefits*
\nZambia: ZMW 939,581 \u2013 ZMW 1,174,476 per annum with excellent benefits.
\nGhana:\u00a0GHS 687,637 \u2013 GHS 1,045,327 per annum with excellent benefits.
\nTanzania:\u00a0TZS 148,523,228 \u2013 TZS 185,654,036 per annum with excellent benefits.
\nMalawi:\u00a0MWK 75,784,188 \u2013 MWK 119,156,217 per annum with excellent benefits.
\n*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate\u2019s experience, skills, and potential.
\nChange starts with water. Change starts with you.
\nEvery day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that \u2013 for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people\u2019s potential and create a fairer future.
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\nAbout WaterAid
\nWe\u2019re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.<\/p>\n
About the Team
\nThe role will report into the Project Lead: National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator, located in the Programme Operations Team, one of three support teams within the International Programmes Department of WaterAid UK.
\nThe Programme Operations Team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Department through ensuring IPD Teams have access to robust high quality management policies, systems, process, tools and capabilities that work to support the delivery of programmes, enable the effective management of risk, and ensure strong financial planning and management.
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\nAbout the Role
\nThe Public and Private Finance Specialist will provide specialist technical leadership on WASH financing strategy, structuring and investor engagement within the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator.
\nThe role is responsible for ensuring that priority WASH projects are financially credible, appropriately structured and aligned with the requirements of public, concessional and where relevant private finance providers, enabling formal entry into financing appraisal and investment pipelines.
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\nIn this role, you will:<\/p>\n
1. Financing diagnostics and strategy (Stage 2)<\/p>\n
Lead or contribute to country\u2011level diagnostics of WASH financing constraints, including budget flows, fiscal space, creditworthiness, and investor risk perceptions.
\nAnalyse the balance between public, concessional, blended and potential private finance options.<\/p>\n
2. Project prioritisation and financing alignment (Stage 3)<\/p>\n
Support the assessment and prioritisation of WASH project concepts against financing institution criteria.
\nAdvise on project scale, affordability and financial structuring options, with ambition for large\u2011scale (>$100m) investments where feasible.<\/p>\n
3. Project structuring and investment readiness (Stage 4)
\nLead financial inputs into full\u00a0\u00a0project development, including:<\/p>\n
indicative financing structures.
\nproposed sources of finance.
\nallocation of financial and non\u2011financial risks; and
\naffordability and sustainability considerations.<\/p>\n
4. Engagement with financing institutions (Stages 3\u20136)<\/p>\n
Support structured engagement with multilateral development banks, DFIs, bilateral financiers and philanthropic funders.
\nInterpret and translate financing partner requirements into actionable guidance for government teams.
\nSupport progression of priority projects into formal concept review, pre\u2011appraisal or appraisal queues.<\/p>\n
5. Public\u2013private interface and blended finance (where relevant)<\/p>\n
Assess the potential role of private finance, guarantees or delegated management models within public\u2011led WASH investments.
\nAdvise on risk\u2011sharing mechanisms, viability support and blending approaches appropriate to country context.<\/p>\n
6. Quality assurance, learning and guidance<\/p>\n
Contribute to internal quality assurance of financing diagnostics, project concepts and full project packages.
\nDocument lessons on WASH financing pathways, including what has and has not proved credible with financing institutions.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
To be successful, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n
Strong professional experience in public sector, development or infrastructure finance, with a focus on WASH or related sectors.
\nDemonstrated understanding of MDB, concessional and blended finance processes.
\nExperience working with government counterparts on financing strategies or investment preparation, particularly ministries of finance.
\nStrong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financing issues clearly to non\u2011finance specialist audiences.
\nAlthough not essential, we\u2019d prefer you to have:
\nDirect experience engaging with World Bank Group, AfDB or similar financing institutions.
\nExperience of blended finance, guarantees or private capital mobilisation in infrastructure or public services.<\/p>\n
Experience working across multiple countries or fragile financing contexts.<\/p>\n
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Closing date:\u00a0Applications will close\u00a012:00 PM\u00a0UK time on\u00a010th April 2026.\u00a0Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to apply at an early stage.
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\nHow to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions, upload your CV.
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\nCan I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
\nAt WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
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\nPre-employment screening:
\nTo apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid\u2019s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country\u2019s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
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\nOur Global Commitment:
\nOur people promise
\nWe will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose \u2013 where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
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\nEqual Opportunities
\nWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
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\nSafeguarding
\nWe are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
\nTogether, we\u2019ll change the world through water.
\nJoin us and be part of the change!<\/p>\n
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