Policy & Sector Engagement Specialist – WaterAid

in Development, Media, Communication and Journalism
Full Time
Various
July 28, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

It’s hard to believe that today millions of Malawians still don’t have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.

By 2030, we want everyone in Malawi to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved in Malawi without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?

WaterAid is looking for experienced individuals to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Malawi’s unserved communities. The following positions are tenable in Lilongwe, with frequent travel.

POLICY & SECTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Reporting to the Head of Policy Advocacy and Communications, the Specialist position takes responsibility for the planning, coordination and management of sector engagement interventions as guided by the Universality and WASH for Public Health Programmes as well as the WaterAid Malawi 5 Year Influencing Plan. This role works in close collaboration with the Programme Manager for Universality, Programme Manager for Wash for Public Health and Communications Manager to ensure an integrated approach. The role is expected to add value to the programmes by influencing policy in the sector based on the lessons learnt in the two programmes. Public mobilisation as well as sector engagement will be key strategies.

Specifically, the Policy and Sector Engagement Specialist, will be responsible for the following:

  • Policy development and implementation
  • Partner Management
  • People Management and Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Grants management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
  • Learning and networking

To be successful, you’ll need:

A Bachelors’ Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Communications, Development Studies, Public Health from a recognized University, or professional qualifications in civil engineering, water and sanitation, environment with proven experience in social mobilisation and advocacy. A Master’s degree is desirable.

In addition, he or she must have at least Minimum of five years’ experience in programme planning, development and management.

Proven experience in policy influencing through engagement and campaigns

For a detailed job profile, please visit WaterAid website, www.wateraid.org/mw

How to apply?

Interested applicants should send their current CV with names of their three most recent referees and a motivation letter to recruitmentmw@wateraid.org by 9th August 2024. We request that you strictly indicate the subject line of your email as the position you are applying for i.e Head of Programme Delivery or Policy and Sector Engagement Specialist.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment
through our Global Code of Conduct

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