Public-Private Finance Specialist

Public-Private Finance Specialist at WaterAid

WaterAid is seeking a Public-Private Finance Specialist to lead WASH financing strategy, structuring, and investor engagement within the National Water Compact Delivery Accelerator. This 18-month fixed-term contract role can be based in London, Accra, Dar es Salaam/Dodoma, Lusaka, or Lilongwe, subject to right to work eligibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financing Diagnostics: Lead country-level diagnostics of WASH financing constraints and analyze public, concessional, blended, and private finance options.
• Project Prioritization: Support assessment and prioritization of WASH project concepts against financing institution criteria.
• Project Structuring: Lead financial inputs into full project development, including financing structures and risk allocation.
• Engagement with Financing Institutions: Support structured engagement with multilateral development banks, DFIs, and philanthropic funders.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in public sector, development, or infrastructure finance, with a focus on WASH or related sectors.
• Demonstrated understanding of MDB, concessional, and blended finance processes.
• Experience working with government counterparts on financing strategies or investment preparation.

Salary and Benefits:

• Malawi: MWK 75,784,188 – MWK 119,156,217 per annum with excellent benefits.

Application Deadline April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UK time.

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