Institutional and Policy Development Specialist (IPDS) at RTI International

Job Details

One of the key objectives of the EWASH is the creation of enabling environment for the SWB to achieve financial sustainability, professional management and generally operational, financial and management autonomy (based on good corporate governance principles). The objective of this assignment is therefore to undertake baseline studies in policy, institutional, legal and regulatory as well as corporate governance (issues to do with Board of Directors) framework for urban water services for the state government, identify gaps and develop action plans for filling the gaps in line with the objectives of the E-WASH program.  In this respect the consultant will be part of a team that will finally develop a baseline report and program of action

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a master’s degree in institutional development, corporate governance, regulatory reforms, , development studies or any such related fields.
• At least 12 years of experience in at least two of the above areas i.e. institutional reforms, corporate governance, management, Board of Director matters or policy development
• Experience in designing and implementing water sector reforms an advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of the urban water supply and sanitation sector in Nigeria
• Understanding of the policy framework for urban water and sanitation
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulation of urban water services
• Ability to articulate an understanding of the institutional roles and responsibility of the urban water and sanitation service delivery