Senior Advisor – WASH in Public Health

It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Senior Advisor – WASH in Public 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.

As our innovative and passionate Senior Advisor – WASH in Public Health you will coordinate with WaterAid Nepal (WAN) internal and external teams and partners including government, to provide strategic contribution to strengthen WASH in Public Health policy and advocacy work.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, fill up an online application form available on www.p2p.com.np, and submit a letter of interest and a CV.

Deadline: 23rd July 2023

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nepal.

Only candidates shortlisted for further assessment will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date for applications. 

In this role, you are responsible to: 

• Develop health and WASH policy and programme concepts to inform the design of such initiatives to deliver WAN strategic priorities. 
• Identify and ensure delivery of relevant research, advocacy and campaign initiatives for Health and WASH 
• Provide technical support for programme development and fundraising
• Ensure PMER core procedures are followed in all relevant and related areas of public health and WASH work including high quality PPRs for periodic reflection, review and learning

To be successful, you’ll need to have 

• Master’s in Public Health or relevant discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar managerial roles
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar role
• Experience and understanding of working modality of Health sector
• IT skills particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in WASH or public health programme delivery and coordination of programme/project
• Good communication skills in written and verbal English and Nepali, with good interpersonal, negotiating and persuasive skills and experience 
• Ability to create networks between HCFs, local governments and stakeholders that further sustain behavioural change interventions.

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We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfillment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. 

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us at careers@wateraid.org. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.