Analía Saker is a Water Resources and Sanitation specialist with over eight years of experience in the sector, focusing on policy, institutional frameworks, service delivery models, climate-resilient WASH, finance, and regulatory systems in low- and middle-income countries.

At Aguaconsult, Analía has supported a wide range of clients, including RWA, Cova, ESAWAS, WHH, Splash International, UNICEF, USAID, UN-Habitat, GIZ, and the World Bank. Her expertise spans regulation, urban sanitation, resilient water and sanitation services, and the professionalization of service delivery in both rural and urban contexts. She has led major projects, including the design of tariff-setting guidelines for the Lagos State regulator (LASWARCO) and the provision of technical support to a service provider in Dedza, Malawi, to help it become financially sustainable. She also led the implementation of the Professionalization of Rural Water research stream under Real Water, a USAID-funded research programme in Ghana and Peru. In recent years, Analía has also worked closely with ESAWAS to develop a framework and strategic guidance for extending regulatory oversight to rural areas. She also leads Aguaconsult’s efforts to expand its portfolio in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Prior to joining Aguaconsult, Analía implemented alternative drinking water and sanitation solutions in rural, post-conflict, and humanitarian settings. She also worked in the Office of the President of Colombia, contributing to the formulation of a national plan to expand water and sanitation services in prioritized post-conflict municipalities.

Analía holds a BSc in Environmental Engineering and Microbiology, an MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management, and an MA in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) for International Development. She brings additional expertise in data science, programming, GIS for hydrological applications, remote sensing, and qualitative research. She is fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in Portuguese (B2), and has a basic knowledge of Italian.