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Policy Research Officer WaterAid Abuja, Nigeria

WaterAid is a UK registered international charity dedicated to the provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people. We support local organisations to manage low cost, sustainable projects and also influence policy makers to secure the right of poor people to affordable water and sanitation services.

To effectively implement our country strategy, WaterAid in Nigeria is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Policy Research Officer to be based at the country office in Abuja.

You will successfully support planning, implementation and documentation of surveys and researches in WaterAid in Nigeria and contribute in making recommendations based on the findings. As the successful candidate, you will also support policy and advocacy research initiatives for evidence-based advocacy.

You will have experience in extensive research, analysis and report writing. Knowledge and experience in the development sector and the policy environment is important to this role.

Minimum requirement for this position is a university degree with a minimum working experience of 3 years (post qualification) of which 2 years must be in a similar role. Experience of working in the WASH sector will be an added advantage. 

Qualified and interested candidates should download the job description ( DOC File 61KB)and application pack ( DOC File 72KB). Completed electronic application forms should be e-mailed to hrnig@wateraid.org 

Please note that ONLY applications submitted on WaterAid’s application forms will be considered. Deadline for submission of applications is 24 September 2012 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer; women and the disabled are particularly encouraged to apply.

For Application:
http://www.wateraid.org/international/get_involved/jobs/10698.asp