Toilet business owners in Nigeria are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a new business incubation initiative aimed at strengthening sanitation enterprises across the country.
This program seeks to support entrepreneurs operating within the sanitation value chain—particularly those offering toilet-related products and services. Selected businesses will receive technical assistance, mentorship, and capacity-building support designed to improve service delivery and scale operations.
Targeting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the initiative focuses on enhancing access to safe and sustainable sanitation solutions in communities across Nigeria.
This opportunity is supported by UNICEF and is open to NGOs and enterprises working in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and environmental sectors.
Scope of Work
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Task A: Recruitment of Toilet Business Owners (TBOs)
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Task B: Development and delivery of business incubation content
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Task C: Ongoing support for participating businesses
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Task D: Monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management
Geographic Focus
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Lagos
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Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
Eligibility Criteria
Organisations interested in partnering for this initiative must meet the following requirements:
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Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in conducting similar assignments, including previous engagements with development partners.
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Geographic Expertise: Experience working with ethnically diverse populations and in northern Nigeria is an added advantage.
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Team Composition:
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A team leader with a minimum of seven years’ experience in similar consultancies and a university degree in Business, Project Management, Innovation and Design, or related fields.
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At least two business experts with master’s degrees, preferably focused on social enterprises—businesses that generate profit while delivering social impact.
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Selection Criteria
Technical Proposal
Applicants must submit:
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A detailed design and timeline for the training and coaching components of the incubation programme.
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Specific content for each module within the incubation programme.
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A clear follow-up plan for supported businesses with proposed timelines.
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Profiles and CVs of key team members, including evidence of past work on similar assignments.
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At least two examples of previous relevant assignments.
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Contact details of two previous institutional partners supported in similar work.
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Contact details of two previously supported businesses.
Financial Proposal
Include a comprehensive breakdown of:
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All costs chargeable to UNICEF.
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Partner contributions (financial or in-kind), with in-kind contributions quantified in Nigerian Naira.
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Estimated working days and staff costs (including positions).
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Administrative expenses, travel costs (economy fare only), and any additional items needed to deliver on the partnership.
Note: Business class airfare will not be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your expression of interest via this link.
Deadline: August 12, 2025
A business incubation initiative in Nigeria, supported by UNICEF, invites Expressions of Interest from toilet business owners to enhance sanitation enterprises. It targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) involved in toilet-related products and services to improve access to safe sanitation solutions. Participating businesses will receive technical assistance, mentorship, and capacity-building support. The initiative particularly focuses on Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) and is open to NGOs and enterprises in the WASH and environmental sectors.
Eligible organizations must have at least five years of experience, experience with ethnically diverse populations in northern Nigeria, and a qualified team, including a team leader and business experts. Applicants must submit a technical proposal with a detailed plan and a financial proposal outlining costs and contributions. The application deadline is August 12, 2025, and expressions of interest can be submitted online.
