Job Vacancy – WaterAid Liberia
Position/Title: Communications/Advocacy Program Manager
Place of work: WaterAid Liberia, 22nd Street and Russell Avenue, Monrovia
Pay band: Manager
Salary: Commensurate to Senior level
Contract type: Fixed Term – Two Years (renewable based on continued funding
and performance)
Reports to: Senior Advocacy Manager
Manages: None
Budget responsibility: Yes
Travel: Liberia (field locations) and externally in West Africa
Location: Monrovia with frequent travel to other parts of the Country
WaterAid is on a mission to transform lives for millions of people within a generation – by getting clean
water, decent toilets and good hygiene to everyone, everywhere by 2030.
Team description
WaterAid works towards the sustainable provision of clean water & sanitation and hygiene
promotion targeting the poorest of the poor by working with local partners in both urban and
rural environments. WaterAid started work in Liberia and Sierra Leone in April 2009 and aims
to work in the poorest local government areas in both countries. The counties where WaterAid
current work include Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, Grand Kru and River Gee
Job purpose
The Advocacy and Communication Manager is a project-based role for Irish Aid project (4
years) and will contribute to the implementation of the Liberia WASH Consortium’s overall
strategy. He/she will support the advocacy and learning component of the Irish Aid project –
multi-sectoral (WASH, Health, nutrition and food security) response aiming to improve
nutritional status of children under 5. The Irish Aid project is being implemented by the Liberia
WASH Consortium (Action Against Hunger, Concern Worldwide, and WaterAid). The project
will support the Government’s efforts in improving the health status of vulnerable communities
to attain their set targets for the clean water and sanitation SDG6 as well as contributing to
meeting Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well Being).
The position holder will lead advocacy and influencing activities of the entire project, defining
the advocacy strategy for the consortium by developing advocacy and communication
framework, aiming to create an enabling environment for change of policy and practices across
all relevant sectors covered by this project.
The role will contribute to WaterAid’s strategic policy, influencing and campaigns work by
facilitating and using key advocacy tools including policy work, research, campaigns, working
with the media and lobbying towards addressing the systemic causes of WASH and nutrition
related poverty in Liberia and globally
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Generally, the role will improve the country programme overall communications and advocacy
agenda for effective and impactful program delivery
Accountabilities
Project Leadership and Management
• Lead development and implementation of the WAL’s and LWC’s Advocacy and communication
framework to guide our influencing agenda in the delivery of the project objectives
• Work with partners to influence WASH/Nutrition policy development, multi-sectorial
performance monitoring and coordination.
• Work with CSO partners to advocate for increase financing and accountability of WASH
and nutrition for achievement of the SDGs
• Work with other LWC members and partners to develop and deliver the Consortium’s strategy
in Liberia, drawing on learnings from past interventions relating to programme work, advocacy
for integrated programing and the partnerships developed during early phases of the
Consortium.
• Identity and build relationships with wider WASH sector development stakeholders for effective
collaboration including Governments, Donors, CBOs, CSOs, and networks to advance our
strategy
Technical Support, Learning and Reporting
• Work across programs to build on evidence from research and field experiences to document lesson
for advocacy
• Provide technical support to various line ministries in developing their related policies after
identifying key gaps in addressing nutrition in Liberia. This work will be supported by
knowledge management and learning from activities implemented by the other consortium
partners.
• Support in-depth economic and political analysis of Liberia’s WASH sector to provide a
requisite framework to devise change
• Lead policy gap analysis using a multi-sectorial approach to influence changes in policy
and practices with regards to improvements of nutrition.
• Organise regular review process to ensure WASH/nutrition policies are implemented to
meet government’s commitments
• Work with other LWC partners to strengthen accountability and learning mechanisms within
the consortium
• Support the development of donor/project and programme reports as well as review and
annual planning
Communications & Media Outreach
• Support effective information sharing and learning across agencies including providing monthly
update on Consortium activities for internal consumption
• Communicate lessons synthesized by other consortium members and lead celebration of global
events and initiatives at a national and subnational level
• Support awareness raising on WASH/nutrition (media engagement – TV, radio, multi-media
including social media) at local, national and international levels.
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• Work with CP staff to contribute to the WA Global Newsletter and other publications showcasing
our work
• Help to engage outsourced communications consultants and manage them to deliver quality work
in line with communication specification of WA
• Support IT Assistant to maintain WaterAid’s data (photo library) and digital media and manage
WAL’s Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc to enhance campaigns and branding
• Work with colleagues and CSOs partners including the media to plan, write and support media work
around WaterAid advocacy, campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
Other Responsibilities
• Undertake other responsibilities, tasks or activities assigned by the Country Director in
liaison with other departments
Person specification
Attributes/Skills Essential Desirable
Education/
Qualifications
• Degree in relevant
discipline, preferably a
Master’s Degree or
higher in
communications, social
sciences and
development
• Excellent writing and
editorial skills, with the
ability to write tailored,
effective content for
specific audiences
A communications or
social sciences related
degree
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Experience • Five years’ experience
working in a
communication,
campaigns, advocacy
and media role, including
content production
• Experience of
representing an
organization to the public
or/and media
• Knowledge and
understanding of
development issues, and
WASH/ Nutrition and
Human
Rights
• Experience in project
management with a
proven track record of
delivering on objectives
• Experience in project
management with a
proven track record of
delivering on objectives

• Previous experience of
working for an NGO
• Experience of working in
a communications and/or
media role for an
international organization
• Experience of helping to
influence decision
makers through media
work
• Experience of managing
content on an intranet
Experience of liaising
with journalists
Skill Abilities • Excellent written and
editorial skills, with the
ability to write tailored,
effective content for
specific audiences
• Good IT skills in
Microsoft Word, Excel
and Outlook

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Personal Qualities • Proven ability to think
creatively and so
generate a wide range
of communications
materials & media
coverage
• Knowledge of a range
of measuring and
analytics tools, and the
ability to apply metrics
to media & social
media activity
• Willing to travel at
short notice nationally
and internationally.
• Self-motivated person
able to work without
close supervision
• Effectively promote the
WaterAid’s mission
values, and objectives
• An interest in
International
Development
Probation The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three months’
probationary period.
Closing Date- 13 January 2021.
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, please send your CV (in
English) and motivation letter of 350 words or less to:Click the apply button below to apply .
Please note: in order to apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in
Liberia.
Our people promise
We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision, and a commitment to playing their part
in changing normal. 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 fulfilment,
the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best.
This is our pledge to you.
WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably
qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage
applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.