Lead Policy Analyst Health

Lead Policy Analyst Health

Contract type: 14 Months, Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover

Location: The roles can be based in the UK or one of the following WaterAid Country Programme -Ghana or South Africa, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.

Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below:

Role-based in:

• UK, Grade 2: 53,065 - 55,718 GBP plus benefits


• Ghana, Grade G: 229,023 - 316,778 GHS plus benefits


• South Africa, Grade G: 934,839 - 1,274,505 ZAR plus benefits

For the UK location, we offer Hybrid Working - A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office or as a result of an external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base for candidates based in the United Kingdom.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 28th August 2023. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. 

• Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter (which should be no longer than 4 pages total) into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.


• Please indicate your location and the right to work eligibility in your Cover letter.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in health policy analysis, influencing and leadership to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Lead Policy Analyst Health and Policy Analyst Health 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.

About the Team:
This position will be based in the Global Policy Team which consist of a highly motivated group of policy analysts, who are passionate about influencing policy change to enable sustainable access to WASH to the world's poorest and most marginalised people through evidence-based advocacy.

About the Role:
We have two roles available, Policy Analyst Health and Lead Policy Analyst Health. These roles will provide health expertise and thought leadership to develop robust policy responses to the challenges presented by lack of prioritisation of WASH for public health. They will provide pro-poor policy solutions - relevant to health towards achieving WaterAid's objective of universal access to WASH by 2030. They will shape the design of WaterAid's WASH and health policy agendas and contribute to the delivery of the organisation's global advocacy priorities relevant to WASH and health.

As our Lead Policy Analyst Health, you will manage and lead the WaterAid's WASH and health policy agenda. You will play a leading role in the delivery of WaterAid's strategic aim of increasing investment and action to prioritise WASH for improved public health through research, policy work and global advocacy priorities and campaigns.

You'll also:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Health and Hygiene Team within the Global Policy and Research Team


• Represent WaterAid in key external fora to lead advocacy for change


• Build and manage relationships with key organisations, senior decision makers and stakeholders on WASH and health


• Lead and shape the development and delivery of a policy research and evidence agenda for WASH and health.


• Lead the articulation of impactful narratives for WaterAid's WASH and health policy agenda to secure increased health financing for WASH

About You:

• Extensive experience of working in and leading public policy and/or advocacy on issues related to public health and water, sanitation and hygiene. Deep understanding of global health architecture, discourses and health systems strengthening.


• Demonstrated evidence of leading and managing teams including senior team members and successful strategy development, implementation and delivery.


• Exceptional analytical skills and strong experience on leading and building research and evidence agendas.


• Ability to represent WaterAid in high level external fora. Strong experience in building impactful relationships and policy communities with high-level decision makers and strategic partners.


• Demonstrated experience of developing policy agendas and narratives for global campaigns on health. Experience of delivering successful policy change on health in developing country contexts and familiarity of diverse, multicultural contexts and across time zones.


• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the impact of WASH on public health particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, and the corresponding policy implications to ensure that WASH is prioritised within financing and actions for health systems strengthening.


• Postgraduate degree in Public Health or other related discipline.

Our Commitment

An inclusive workplace:

We are committed to being an organisation where everyone is included, respected, and empowered to be their best. We represent and celebrate our staff, partners and everyone we work with, and create a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.