WASH & Climate Resilient Coordinator

WASH & Climate Resilient Coordinator

Contract type: Fixed term– 40 hours per week

Location: Lagos, Nigeria. Subject to right-to-work eligibility.

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

WaterAid Nigeria’s Programme Directorate is responsible for engaging with multiple stakeholders in the programmatic value chain to ensure delivery of quality programmes in line with the CP strategy and quality programme standards.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead Lagos Programme in the delivery of the WASH and Climate Change Aim. He/she will provide technical support and oversight in the achievement of its influencing outcomes. The position-holder will lead and/or facilitate development of quality, impactful, inclusive, and innovative projects and programmes on Climate Change related to WASH and provide technical guidance in their delivery. She/he will achieve this through a programmatic approach that combines field-based programmes with learning, research and advocacy initiatives and work in collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including civil society organizations, National and Local Governments in Nigeria.

In this role, you will:

Programme and Projects Development

• Lead the development of a climate change programme on WASH for the Lagos Programme.
• Ensure WASH policies and governance structure aligns with climate programmes and project are aligned with WaterAid’s program quality standards.
• Develop challenging and innovative projects on Climate resilient WASH.
• Support the development of innovative and context-specific concepts and proposals on climate-resilient WASH.

Programme Learning and Influencing

• Ensure the capture and documentation of Climate Change and WASH models and practices for influencing WASH and Climate Change policy and practice.
• Support the development and delivery of robust advocacy strategies necessary for the integration of WASH in Climate Change process, plans, and strategies at different levels.
• Support the Advocacy and campaign team to develop   and implement the WASH in Climate Change campaigns at the National, state and Local levels, in collaboration with sector partners and stakeholders.

Manages financial resources

• Prepare annual budgets and carry out regular budget monitoring.
• Actively support the development of annual plans and budgets for Climate resilient WASH projects

Sector engagement and networking

• Represent WaterAid in relevant national, state, CSO, donor, and government forums related to Climate Change and WASH and build WaterAid’s reputation in the sector.

To be successful, you will need:

• A B.Sc degree  in environmental studies, water resource management, water security, Geography, Geology, Hydrogeology Climate change or related studies from a recognized university. A master’s degree in any of the field will be an added advantage
• 10 years cumulative work experience with a minimum of 5 years  demonstrated practical experience in WASH and climate-related programming and or project management.
• Proven experience in WASH and/or water resource management (governance/ management/ engineering aspects)

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Proven ability to innovate and develop a successful change agenda on climate change for external influencing purposes
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships and alliances for influencing government policy and programme delivery on Climate Change issues.

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Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 28 October 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !