WASH / Policy Consultant / Team Leader – Multiple countries

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a WASH / Policy Consultant / Team Leader for a water sanitation, governance consultancy assignment financed by Pacific Community in Multiple countries.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment commissioned by the Pacific Community (SPC). The project focuses on water-sanitation and governance, specifically aimed at reviewing and updating national water, sanitation, and hygiene frameworks to integrate modern climate resilience, Integrated Water Resources Management, and international reporting commitments.

We are seeking an expert WASH / Policy Consultant / Team Leader to lead this vital initiative. The successful candidate will drive the comprehensive review of existing national frameworks, manage inclusive stakeholder consultations, and deliver a robust, gender-inclusive policy accompanied by a prioritized implementation roadmap and monitoring framework.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Review and update the national WASH policy 2012 to integrate modern principles of Integrated Water Resources Management and climate resilience.
• Ensure alignment with international reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement and current regional standards.
• Facilitate inclusive stakeholder consultations and a national validation workshop engaging diverse community groups.
• Develop a prioritized implementation roadmap with a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.

Scope of work

• Conduct an inception phase and detailed desktop review of background documents, policies, legislation, and international commitments.
• Perform a gap analysis and situational assessment evaluating institutional arrangements, service delivery models, and climate vulnerabilities.
• Design and facilitate extensive stakeholder consultations with government departments, local communities, and non-governmental organisations.
• Draft an updated national WASH policy incorporating gender equality, social inclusion, and climate resilience.
• Formulate a prioritized implementation roadmap outlining concrete actions, institutional responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework featuring clear indicators for tracking progress.
• Organize and facilitate a national validation workshop to present the draft policy and implementation roadmap.
• Deliver targeted capacity-building sessions to national counterparts to support policy adoption and future monitoring.

Your role as WASH / Policy Consultant / Team Leader

• Act as Team Leader, providing overall technical direction, coordination, and management of the assignment.
• Lead the desktop review, situational assessment, and gap analysis of the existing national WASH policy and associated frameworks.
• Design and execute the stakeholder consultation strategy, ensuring active participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
• Draft the updated, comprehensive national WASH policy integrating climate change and Paris Agreement reporting requirements.
• Develop the prioritized implementation roadmap and accompanying monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Facilitate the national validation workshop and present key deliverables to government agencies and stakeholders.
• Design and deliver capacity-building sessions to support the operationalisation and ownership of the updated policy.

Requirements

• Education: Post-Graduate degree in relevant fields such as Science, Environmental Sciences, Water Resource Management, Economics, Development Policy, or related fields of study
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and knowledge of climate change, water resource management, and reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement
• Proven experience in developing, reviewing, or updating national or sectoral water, WASH, climate change, environmental, or natural resource management policies, including preparation of implementation roadmaps, monitoring frameworks, and stakeholder consultation processes
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the Pacific, and in particular, in Naoero
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging government agencies, communities, women, youth, and vulnerable groups
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Previous experience advising Pacific Island governments on climate resilience and water governance.
• Familiarity with SPC operations and regional environmental frameworks.

An experienced WASH and policy expert with a strong background in climate resilience, stakeholder engagement, and policy development within the Pacific region.

Assignment details

• Location: Multiple countries
• Financed by: Pacific Community
• Sector: Water sanitation, governance
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a Pacific Community-financed project in Multiple countries.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.