Finance & Investment Consultant

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

Assignment 01- Financial Database Management & Comprehensive Analysis

Tasks

• Lead the collection, cleaning, and validation of municipal financial data (revenue, expenditure, tariffs, etc.) related to WASH.

• Update and maintain asset inventories and formulate depreciation schedules for key urban infrastructure assets.

• Conduct and document consultations and interviews with city officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Time:   8 months

Output : Municipal financial analysis & budget quality index report of 12 cities

Assignment 02-Investment Transaction & Funding Strategy Coordination

Task

• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and stakeholder consultations to evaluate asset life spans and forecast future investment needs.

• Update and maintain the mapping of funding requirements, including capital maintenance, service expansion, and innovations.

• Support logistical and content preparation for capacity building events and workshops.

• Assist in scheduling and coordination of city visits, workshops, and internal reviews.

Time:   4 month

Output : City-specific financial and investment proposal development

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

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field from a recognized university is required.

• At least 6 months experience of working on municipal budgeting & financial analysis.

• Strong knowledge of IPSAS, PEFA, MTBF & other relevant public finance standards & frameworks.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills, especially in MS Excel.

• Excellent proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Bangla.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Flexible to travel frequently to project cities.

Duration :      12 months (extendable based on performance and need)

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.

Location of Assignment :Hybrid, primarily based in Dhaka, with occasional travel to project cities.

Reports To:     Public Finance Advisor

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 by or before 12 May 2026. For any queries related to this ToR, please contact mshaon@snv.org copying bangladesh@snv.org

All consultancies with SNV are subject to SNV's standard institutional policies, including those covering:

• Ethical Standards
• Security
• and ICT use

Applicants are expected to familiarise themselves with these policies upon engagement. SNV is committed to safeguarding and expects all consultants to uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct throughout the assignment. Any conflict of interest — real or perceived — must be disclosed at the time of application.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.