It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. 

Join WaterAid as our Senior Policy, Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

As our dedicated and passionate Senior Policy, Advocacy & Campaign Coordinator you will Coordinate with WaterAid Nepal (WAN) internal and external teams and partners to provide strategic contribution to strengthen WASH policy and advocacy work.

In this role, you will actively engage in designing of projects related to sector effectiveness, focusing on GESI, WinS, MHHM that contribute to strategic objectives of WAN.

You’ll also:

• Contribute to the implementation of Sector Effectiveness Flagship – Program Plan
• Engage in discussions on advocacy activities through working with local governments, key stakeholders and different implementing partners.
• Identify issues, develop concept notes and coordinate support for policy research, advocacy and influencing initiatives

To be successful, you’ll need to have

• Bachelors’ (preferred Masters’ Degree) in Public Health, Social Science, Development Studies, or other relevant subjects, preferably with specialization in WASH.
• Substantial years of work experience in programme development, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in WASH or similar responsibilities
• Multi-year track record in advocacy especially in research, documentation and dissemination  
• Practical experience of social development in WASH sector, especially in the areas of social exclusion, menstrual hygiene management, and women’s rights issues
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these;  
• Fully committed to WaterAid’s vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.

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We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nepal.