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About the role • As our Senior Policy Analyst – WASH (Cross-cutting), you will lead the development of cross-cutting policy positions and coordinate strategic influencing across global policy processes, working closely with teams across WaterAid and external stakeholders to drive sector-wide change. In this role, you will: • Influence key cross-cutting global policy processes (e.g. 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 Requirements To be successful, you will need: • Extensive experience in policy, advocacy, or influencing in WASH or related development sectors • Strong understanding of global policy processes and multilateral systems (especially the UN) • Proven experience developing and delivering impactful policy influencing strategies • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, including producing high-impact policy outputs Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have: • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. international development, water, public policy) • Experience working across multiple countries or regions, particularly in low-income contexts • Additional language skills (European, African, or Asian languages)