WASH Sector Policy Specialist – Burundi

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a WASH Sector Policy Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by AUDA-NEPAD in Burundi.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical assistance assignment funded by AUDA-NEPAD in Burundi. The initiative focuses on delivering comprehensive public expenditure reviews, institutional evaluations, and strategic scenario analysis to strengthen water, sanitation, and hygiene service delivery and regulatory frameworks across the country.

We are currently seeking a qualified WASH Sector Policy Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team for this 16-month initiative. The successful expert will play a pivotal role in shaping sector reforms, evaluating investment needs, and working closely with national stakeholders to enhance sector governance and sustainable investment strategies in Burundi.

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

• Conduct a comprehensive Public Expenditure Review examining sector allocations, expenditures, efficiency, and intergovernmental fiscal transfers.
• Execute an Institutional and Political Economy Review to map sector governance, stakeholder incentives, and structural reform bottlenecks.
• Perform Strategic Scenario Analysis to evaluate alternative sector development paths and financial gaps.
• Develop a costed National WASH Investment Programme aligned with national targets and sustainable financing principles.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultation, capacity building, and knowledge capitalisation through national workshops and tailored knowledge products.

Scope of work

• Map sector ministries, regulatory bodies, and service providers, analyzing underlying political economy dynamics and governance constraints affecting service delivery.
• Model alternative sector futures, evaluate financing gaps, and test the viability of policy and investment options under different economic and climate scenarios.
• Formulate a prioritized, costed investment plan integrating public, private, and climate finance streams to guide future sector development.
• Organize inception missions, validation workshops, and targeted training sessions to ensure national ownership and effective knowledge transfer.

Your role as WASH Sector Policy Specialist

• Lead technical tasks related to WASH sector policy reform and regulatory strengthening in Burundi.
• Contribute to institutional and political economy reviews within the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.
• Collaborate with national counterparts and key stakeholders to identify sector bottlenecks and policy priorities.
• Support the development of the National WASH Investment Programme and strategic scenario modelling.
• Draft analytical reports, policy notes, and technical deliverables in accordance with project requirements.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations, validation workshops, and capacity-building activities.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree in Engineering or Public Policy
• 10+ years WASH policy reform and regulatory strengthening in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Successfully completed at least three assignments of comparable nature and complexity during the last five years
• Languages: French proficiency required for Lots 1, 2 and 3

Desirable

• Previous working experience in Burundi or the East Africa region.
• Familiarity with World Bank or AUDA-NEPAD operational procedures and reporting standards.

An experienced WASH policy expert with a strong background in regulatory strengthening and institutional reform across Sub-Saharan Africa, possessing fluent French communication skills and a proven track record in similar donor-funded assignments.

Assignment details

• Location: Burundi
• Financed by: AUDA-NEPAD
• Estimated duration: 16 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 AUDA-NEPAD-financed project in Burundi.
• 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.