REGIONAL ADVOCACY MANAGER

Job description

A Post-graduate / Masters’ degree in development studies, public policy / administration or equivalent; a demonstrable commitment to poverty reduction and social justice issues; an understanding of technical, social and institutional issues relating to water, sanitation and hygiene education in developing countries; and knowledge of development policies, especially the water and Sanitation sector. Extensive senior level experience of action research and policy analysis, preferably in an international agency, based in the region; and proven experience of advocacy and campaigns work in the region. Fluent in speaking and writing either English or French and very good level in the other language. Water Aid is an international NGQ dedicated to the provision of safe water sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. We are looking for a Regional Advocacy Manager, Based in Dakar, Senegal to lead our advocacy and policy influencing Work in West Africa.