With a population of over 150 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Political unrest, poor governance and corruption have led to decades of water shortages, while the population has increased rapidly. Though there is surface and ground water, rapid population growth, particularly in urban areas, has not been supported with additional resources. Only 11% of people have access to safe sanitation and 42% live without access to clean water. Funding for water, sanitation and hygiene is low and there is little coordination within the government. The poorest and most marginalised people live in unofficial slum settlements using expensive private services. – See more at: http://www.wateraid.org/ng/where-we-work#sthash.qlZ9kVLO.dpuf
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Not specified
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
About the Role
The Global and UK Communications Director will play a crucial role in championing the importance of Communications in achieving our mission. This is an exciting and unique chance to reposition Communications from service delivery only to strategic force – building relationships across the globe to understand how communications can create greater impact for our activities – from advocacy and influencing to Fundraising and beyond.
You’ll also:
- Lead on a comprehensive review of our brand personality and positioning to ensure it is fit for purpose to deliver to the new Global Strategy ambitions
- Elevate the importance of Brand within the organisation across all levels of the organisation including the engagement of UK and Global Boards
- Seek opportunities to elevate the importance of WASH on the global agenda, specifically amongst key audiences, and position WaterAid as the thought leaders within the WASH sector
- Lead the team to develop a programme of activity across Brand, Content, Media and Strategic Comms which leads to the growth of our awareness, buzz and word of mouth metrics.
- Lead the team to deliver compelling and impactful audience-centred external communications that build our profile and contribute to the delivery of our fundraising and advocacy objectives.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Extensive experience of working in Communications roles at a senior level including strategic communications, media and brand with a global and UK remit.
- Passionate about ending poverty and want to be a part of making it happen, with commitment to WaterAid’s mission and values, and a working style that reflects these.
- Alignment with WaterAid’s values and a commitment to driving Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
- Experience of working within or with Senior Leadership Teams and influencing at an Executive or Board of Trustee level.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to WaterAid on jobs.wateraid.org to apply
