Reporting to Programme Manager (Policy and Advocacy), the post holder will support the development and implementation of policy and advocacy programme. The programme promotes better water and sanitation sector governance, policy analysis, sector coordination, Local Government capacity building, and transparency and accountability. The post holder will contribute to the overall development and implementation of WaterAid Malawi Policy and Advocacy programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the capacity building of WA’s local partners to develop advocacy plans, provide on-going technical support
- Support WaterAid’s local partners in developing their capacity to carry out research and analyze key issues for public policy change.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships among sector stakeholders, government departments and NGOs for effective collaboration and co-ordination
- Develop and implement activities that will enhance mainstreamed accountability and transparency at grassroots and local levels
- Provide support to Local Government Authorities on resource mobilization to meet their Millennium Development Goals
- Identify practice and policy issues affecting the water and sanitation sector and pro-actively engage in key policy debates
- Provide financial planning support and facilitate regular partner budget monitoring and management
- Prepare clear and concise high quality professional internal and external project reports
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum qualification of a Bachelors degree in Development studies, Public policy, Social Sciences or related studies
- In depth understanding of policy analysis and role of governance in development
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in international development organization
- Experience in working with partner organisations; supporting local governments; and rooted advocacy
- Excellent communication, facilitation and report writing skills.
- Drive and motivation to work with teams from multi cultural backgrounds
Please download a more detailed job description: Programme Officer, Policy and Governance (
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Applications
Interested applicants should submit their applications clearly indicating position applying for, with a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three traceable referees not later than Friday 17 August 2012 to:
Finance & Administration Manager
Water Aid Malawi Programme
P/Bag 364,
Lilongwe 3
Email: WateraidMalawi@wateraid.org (Email application should have the position applying for in the subject field)
WaterAid is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified & experienced women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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