Private Sector Officer

Job Description

Context and purpose of the assignment

The project aims to achieve systems change towards a sustainable urban water cycle at the city level and contribute to the national level. We follow a systematic process through all interventions to ensure the approach is institutionalised within the LGIs (city corporations/ paurashavas).

Service component of this project focus on professionalising and developing the capacity of service providers. Several national-level directives and plans encourage private-sector engagement in the delivery of adequate sanitation services; however the engagement of private sector is very low. SNV has already successfully implemented a variety of business models with different combinations of public and private roles and responsibilities across the FSM value chain in six cities. Therefore, the project will use an informed-choice decision making process with each city to develop the most suitable business model to operate sanitation and solid waste services. 

The position is responsible for supporting the Advisor in the services component of the project at the city level. She/he will support the SUWC programme in identifying, engaging, and structuring partnerships with local private sector actors to strengthen service delivery and enable scalable, market-based solutions in urban sanitation, and waste management.

Responsibilities/ Result areas

• Identify and map relevant private sector actors (operators, service providers, technology companies, investors), develop a data base for each of the cities.
• Facilitate training/ workshop to the LGIs with regards to the service component of the project.
• Facilitate dialogue between municipalities and private sector partners.
• Provide technical assistance to LGIs and private operators for developing business plan, and financial planning for sanitation and solid waste management.
• Support LGIs in tendering for outsourcing of services (sanitation and solid waste) including development of the contracts following public procurement act and rules, and other guidelines. 
• Support LGIs and private operators to design and implement marketing and promotions of sanitation and solid waste management services and conduct market assessments to determine the potential demand for services.
• Assist in defining roles, responsibilities, and risk allocation between public and private actors.
• Conduct preliminary market assessments and business case analysis.
• Support content development related the component for external communications.
• Support the integration of private sector solutions into urban service delivery systems.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in private sector engagement.

The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the position will be required to undertake any assigned responsibilities assigned by his/her Supervisor as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in business administration/ in Business, Economics, Engineering, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in private sector engagement, business development, or PPP-related work
• Experience working with:
• municipalities or public sector institutions
• private companies or service providers
• Knowledge of urban services (water, sanitation, waste) is an advantage
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla.

Additional Information

Duration :  6 months with a possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funds.

Location of Assignment : Gazipur with frequent travel to project cities

Reports To:     Business 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 and expected monthly remunearation inclusive VAT/Tax for this assginement . Please apply through SmartRecruiters link by or before 20 May 2026.

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• 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.

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