Policy Analyst - WASH and Health

WaterAid's overall goal is to influence, deliver, and scale-up WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) solutions that are sustainable, climate-resilient, gender-responsive, and address key cross-cutting elements of other development goals including health, education, poverty, economic growth, and nutrition.

The Policy Analyst for WASH and Health at WaterAid will be instrumental in creating innovative policy research and evidence products to support the organization's advocacy strategies and campaigns, specifically those relevant to health. This position involves acting as the lead for thematic health portfolio areas and working closely with colleagues across the global health sector within WaterAid. The primary objective is to contribute to WaterAid's strategic aim of prioritizing WASH for public health and driving sustainable change.

1. Support the development and implementation of research, policy, and lobbying efforts on health as part of the broader health policy and advocacy work.
2. Conduct comprehensive policy analysis, commission relevant research, and critically analyze the policy landscape to identify key decision-maker targets.
3. Identify and advocate for policy changes and strategies in health that will significantly elevate the political profile of WASH in healthcare settings.
4. Prepare briefings and reports, and influence key decision-makers to implement these changes.
5. Build influential relationships with technical decision-makers and develop and maintain a network of influential allies.
6. Incorporate learning, research, and policy analysis from country programs into global initiatives.
7. Provide expert policy analysis, advice, and support to country program staff.
8. Conduct research, writing, and policy briefings on general climate and WASH issues.
9. Organize meetings and assist with reporting processes, coordination, and logistics.

1. Well-developed understanding of various advocacy tactics for bringing about change.
2. Experience working on public policy and/or advocacy issues related to health and WASH, particularly in Africa or Asia.
3. Strong understanding of WASH's impact on health and its relationship to people in poverty, especially women and girls.
4. Good political economy, analytical, and research skills.
5. Ability to implement impactful research and policy influencing strategies.
6. Capability to monitor complex internal and external contexts and advise on effective and impactful tactics.
7. Experience working with networks and coalitions to progress a compelling change agenda.
8. Ability to build impactful relationships with decision-makers and partners.
9. Well-developed verbal and written English skills, with proven experience in authoring high-impact policy briefs.
10. Ability to work and communicate effectively with and across key internal stakeholders across different geographies.
11. Strong project management and organizational skills.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
13. Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects them.
14. Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
15. *Preferred:* Experience working on gender and women’s health and empowerment, health financing, or infectious diseases such as cholera and AMR.
16. *Preferred:* Master’s degree or postgraduate qualifications and research experience in a relevant water-related or development discipline.
17. *Preferred:* Fluency in European, African, or Asian languages.