International Consultant to Develop a Strategy to Reinforce UNICEF WASH Positioning in the Caribbean

The International Consultant will develop a strategic positioning framework for UNICEF’s WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives in the Caribbean region. The role involves defining UNICEF’s engagement strategy with the Caribbean Water Centre of Excellence (CWCoE) and the broader regional WASH agenda, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s technical and convening roles while maintaining independence and visibility. The consultant will analyze sector governance, financing mechanisms, institutional capacity, and climate-resilient planning to identify gaps and opportunities. Key responsibilities include conducting stakeholder consultations, drafting strategic documents, and proposing actionable recommendations to strengthen WASH services across the Caribbean. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF’s Programme Section in Bridgetown, Barbados, and collaborate with regional partners to ensure the strategy’s feasibility and impact. This role requires extensive experience in WASH sector strategy, systems strengthening, and climate resilience, with a focus on human capital development and institutional capacity building.

Master’s degree in WASH, public health, environmental engineering, climate resilience, public policy, education/capacity development or related field; At least 10 years of experience in WASH sector strategy, systems strengthening, sanitation, climate resilience or sector reform; Demonstrated experience in human capital development, training systems, institutional capacity development or workforce planning; Strong knowledge of sanitation systems, fecal sludge management, WASH financing and climate-resilient infrastructure; Excellent analytical, consultation and writing skills; Fluency in English is required; Desirable: Experience working with UNICEF, World Bank, regional institutions, development banks or government-led sector platforms.