Head of Policy

WaterAid India invites applications from experienced and qualified professionals with significant experience for the position of Head of Policy in New Delhi.

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation focused exclusively on improving poor people’s access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries.

WaterAid has operations in 26 countries of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region. In India WaterAid operates as a liaison Office (Country Office) in New Delhi and Additional Liaison (Regional) Offices in Bangalore, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Bhubaneshwar. In 10 states across the country WaterAid supports the work of a large number of national and regional NGOs in the provision of safe and effective water and sanitation for poor and marginalized communities. Our team of professionals includes programme, policy and finance staff. India Country Programme is one of WaterAid’s most established programmes in Asia with a total of 54 staff. WAI’s programme focus in the coming five years will be promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation for many poor people through direct services and millions more through our influencing work. This will include significant inputs of research, documentation, advocacy, networking and supporting NGOs.

The Head of Policy is responsible for leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies which will result in policy changes necessary to ensure sustainable WASH for all in India. The post holder leads WaterAid’s engagement with national level policy debates in the WASH and allied sectors, drawing on robust evidence and analysis from the ground, research and studies.

The post holder also has a responsibility to ensure that the latest information from national and international policy debates feeds into WaterAid’s wider work. The post holder is expected to represent WaterAid externally and promote collaboration amongst sector stakeholders focused on the development of pro‐poor policies and the achievement of goals relating to water, sanitation and hygiene. The post holder leads a team of advocacy and research officers and is a member of WaterAid’s Country Management Team.

To apply

For more information and to apply, please download the job description. Interested applicants should apply via waindhr@wateraid.org Closing date for applications is DATE 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated of the interview.

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