Policy Analyst – WASH and Health
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WaterAid is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst – WASH and Health in Nairobi to lead research, policy analysis and advocacy linking water, sanitation and hygiene with public health. The role also supports country programmes and includes policy advice, reporting, coordination and logistics work.
- Lead research and analysis on how WASH affects health, particularly in healthcare settings.
- Dedicate 60% of the role to health policy research, lobbying, briefings and influencing decision-makers.
- Support country programmes through policy advice and general coordination, reporting and logistics work.
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WaterAid is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst – WASH and Health in Nairobi to lead research, policy analysis and advocacy linking water, sanitation and hygiene with public health. The role also supports country programmes and includes policy advice, reporting, coordination and logistics work.
- Lead research and analysis on how WASH affects health, particularly in healthcare settings.
- Dedicate 60% of the role to health policy research, lobbying, briefings and influencing decision-makers.
- Support country programmes through policy advice and general coordination, reporting and logistics work.
- Relevant experience should include health and WASH advocacy in Africa or Asia.
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As our Policy Analyst Health, you will develop innovative policy research and evidence solutions and products to inform WaterAid’s advocacy strategies and campaigns relevant to health and act as the lead on thematic health portfolio areas. You will work closely with colleagues in the health global health sector and across WaterAid to deliver our strategic aim on Prioritising WASH for public health and to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
Support the development and implementation of research, policy and lobbying on health as part of the health policy and advocacy work (60%):
Conduct policy analysis, commission research, critically analyse the policy landscape and identify key decision-maker targets.
Identify policy changes and strategies on health that will deliver a step change in the political profile of WASH in healthcare settings. Write briefings and reports and influence key decision-maker targets to deliver these changes. .
Build influential relationships with technical decision-makers and develop and maintain a network of influential allies.
Provide policy advice and support to country programmes (20%):
Incorporate learning, research and policy analysis from our country programmes (CPs) into our global work and provide policy analysis, advice and support to country programme staff
Provide general policy advice, coordination, reporting and logistics support (20%):
Research, writing and policy briefings on general climate and WASH issues. Organise meetings, support reporting processes and coordination and logistics
To be successful, you will need:
Well-developed understanding of the role of different advocacy tactics in bringing about change and experience of working on public policy and/or advocacy on issues related to health and WASH, especially in Africa or Asia. Strong understanding of the impact of WASH on health and the relationship to people in poverty, particularly women and girls
Good political economy, analytical and research skills and ability to implement impactful research and policy influencing strategies and to monitor a complex internal and external context and advise on what tactics will be most effective and impactful
Experience of working with networks and coalitions to progress a compelling change agenda and ability to build impactful relationships with decision makers and partners
Well-developed verbal and written skills in English with proven experience of authoring high-impact policy briefs and ability to work and communicate effectively with and across key internal stakeholders across different geographies
Project management and organisational skills Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these. Willingness and ability to travel internationally to fulfil requirements of the role
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
Experience of working on gender and women’s health and empowerment or health financing or infectious diseases – such as cholera and AMR.
Masters’ degree, or post-graduate qualifications and research experience in a relevant water related or development discipline
Fluency in European, African or Asian languages