Senior Policy Analyst - WASH (Cross-cutting)

About the role

WaterAid is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to lead cross‑cutting WASH policy work. Based in Ethiopia or Kenya, you will shape global policy agendas, influence multilateral processes and drive sector‑wide change.

Key responsibilities

• Influence key global policy processes (UN systems, global summits) and develop sector‑leading policy positions.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of cross‑cutting policy priorities across the WaterAid federation.
• Provide agile policy advice and rapid responses to strategic opportunities, including media engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to strengthen collective impact.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in policy, advocacy or influencing within WASH or related development sectors.
• Strong understanding of global policy processes and multilateral systems, especially the UN.
• Proven track record developing and delivering impactful policy influencing strategies.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, with a history of high‑impact policy outputs.

Required skills

• Policy analysis and development.
• Strategic advocacy and influencing.
• Knowledge of UN and multilateral policy frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive, market‑aligned salary (KSH 9,023,447 per year in Nairobi or BR 11,161,517 per year in Addis Ababa).
• Opportunity to work on global WASH policy change with a leading humanitarian organization.
• Supportive, values‑driven environment focused on respect, accountability, courage, collaboration, integrity and innovation.