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for Consultant – Finance & Investment (1 Position) Location: Hybrid, primarily based in Dhaka, with occasional travel to project cities. Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance and need) Reports to: Public Finance Advisor Expected joining date: As soon as possible. Working hours: Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) Introduction SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snv.org Programme Background Since 2014, SNV has been implementing its urban water programme in Bangladesh—primarily focused on sanitation—starting in southern cities. Over the years, SNV has actively engaged at the national level to support urban sanitation initiatives. Under the Urban Sanitation Programme, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS), SNV worked with local authorities in Khulna and Gazipur City Corporations, and in Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Jessore, and Benapole Paurashavas. The programme aimed to address key service delivery challenges in sanitation and strengthen the overall sector through strategic engagement with government agencies and collaboration with civil society and private sector partners. SNV believes in rethinking and reforming institutional structures to reduce the adverse impacts of rapid urbanisation and climate change. This involves strengthening governance and improving operational practices in waste management, drainage, and water supply systems. In Bangladesh, local governments are responsible for water, sanitation, drainage, and solid waste services, though they often lack sufficient capacity. While private sector engagement is vital for sustainable urban development, accountability and performance mechanisms remain weak. To address this, SNV has been working to establish public-private partnerships (PPPs) with clear rules of engagement and oversight, adopting a holistic approach to promoting a Sustainable Urban Water Cycle (SUWC). In continuation of this work, and in close collaboration with the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) and the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), SNV is implementing a project titled "Transitioning to Sustainable Urban Water Cycles in Bangladesh", funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh. The project's objective is to improve sanitation, solid waste, and stormwater management systems to safeguard the health and well-being of approximately 1.4 million people in 12 cities and towns. This will be achieved by increasing access to safe and essential urban services and by initiating improvements in water resource management indicators at the city level over a five-year period https://www.snv.org/project/transitioning-sustainable-urban-water-cycles-bangladesh The project is being implemented across geographically and ecologically diverse urban areas in Bangladesh. These include four city corporations—Gazipur, Sylhet, Cumilla, and Khulna—and eight paurashavas—Chapainawabganj, Shibganj, Kushtia, Joypurhat, Lalmonirhat, Moulvibazar, Chatak, and Bagerhat—organized into six clusters. This initiative aligns with the long-term vision of the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, as well as national commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—notably SDG 6 on safe and inclusive sanitation, SDG 11 on urban resilience and waste management, and SDG 13 on climate adaptation and mitigation. Purpose of the assignment The Smart Finance & Investment component of the project focuses on enhancing financial management, facilitating access to infrastructure funding, and fostering public-private partnerships to support sustainable urban service delivery. The consultant will, with guidance from the Public Finance Advisor, gather financial data, maintaining the municipal financial analysis databases, and conducting analytical tasks related to municipal finance and investment in urban sanitation and solid waste management of 12 project cities. Key Tasks and Results
The above list of tasks is not exhaustive, and the consultant may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned by their supervisor, in line with the scope of the position. Requirements
Monthly Remuneration The total monthly remuneration will be BDT 87,795 excluding applicable VAT & AIT. No additional benefits will be provided. Travel arrangements will be done by SNV as per its internal policy. How to Apply Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages). Your CV should highlight your prior work achievements; it should not be a list of your current or prior job responsibilities. Please apply through SmartRecruiters link below by 12 May 2026. Please apply through this link: SNV Finance & Investment Consultant | SmartRecruiters SmartRecruiters Link: Third-party mediation in response to this advertisement is not appreciated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, including phone calls or other means, will result in disqualification. SNV is an equal opportunity employer. |
