Advocacy & Policy Manager at WaterAid

Job Description

• The Advocacy, Policy, and Communications Team are custodians of WaterAid Nigeria's advocacy, policy, and communications strategy, and are responsible for planning and delivery of all advocacy and policy and communications related activities in support of the CP's various programmes.
• The team encompasses communications, campaigns, advocacy, policy, and branding. WaterAid Nigeria's ability to deliver policy analysis, institutional strengthening, sector capacity and related support as well as being able to communicate strategically to influence various stakeholders and audiences to adapt her methods, approaches and standards, raising her visibility and sharing her successes is pivotal to the success of the Country Programme strategy.

Key Deliverables include;

• Under the guidance of the Head of Advocacy, Policy, and Communications, develop strategies and plans to deliver WANG's advocacy, policy influencing and sector strengthening focus.
• Support the development of strategies and plans and other advocacy materials to market WANG's models and approaches to key sector stakeholders.
• Support the advocacy efforts and activities in the states to achieve WANG advocacy and influencing objectives with state governments and stakeholders
• Monitor and analyse national legislation, policies, strategies, sector financing and sector strengthening initiatives in WASH and related sectors (e.g. health, education etc) to inform influencing & advocacy plans
• Identify the key policy change objectives and develop robust advocacy plans to bring about that change
• Conduct, commission and supervise research that strengthens the case for WASH policy change.
• Document and share learning on WASH policy issues and civil society engagement.
• Network, collaborate and work in coordination with other agencies and partners at a national level to maximize influence and achieve change.
• Support the State Programme Managers to deliver effective influencing-led programmes and build partner influencing & advocacy capacity

To be successful in the Advocacy and Policy Manager role, you must meet the following requirements:

• University / Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• 5 years post NYSC experience of which a minimum of 3 years should be specifically with working on policy and/or advocacy issues - including a successful record of contributing to public policy or institutional reforms
• A demonstrable understanding of public policy change and decision-making processes
• Ability to influence the thinking and actions of others
• A commitment to learning
• Excellent organization and time management skills. Able to prioritize workload and work under pressure
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Commitment to WaterAid's values and a working style that reflects these
• Experience in and knowledge of WASH, including existing links and network within the WASH sector
• Experience working with senior government officials
• Knowledge of the rights-based approach to development