Senior Policy Analyst, Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA) HQ, Burkina Faso [deadline November 30, 2012] Summary Water and Sanitatio...
Senior Policy Analyst, Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA) HQ, Burkina Faso [deadline November 30, 2012]
Summary
Water and Sanitation for Africa, a Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency, is looking to appoint a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and lead projects as part of our new policy program. The candidate will join the organization at an important stage in our development and will play a key role in increasing the capacity of our research team as we enter an exciting and high-profile plan of work.
This is an exciting time to join WSA, and an opportunity to become a senior member of our team as we work to capitalize on our growing public profile and increase the influence of our policy program. This position will be located at the WSA Headquarters in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Main duties and responsibilities
Supervise the policy components of specific projects within the research program
Coordinate the execution qualitative and quantitative research to the highest standards and developing appropriate policy ideas, briefs and reports
Liaise with the Director of Programs Support and Development and Regional Directorate in developing new projects and policy ideas as part of the WSA’s future policy program
Monitor and keep the team informed of external policy developments relevant to the WSA’s 2011-15 Strategic Plan
Conduct capacity building, analysis, influencing policy analysis within Agency and with NGOs etc.
Liaise with the Communications Department in the dissemination of research projects through written reports, media articles, blogs and presentations
Represent WSA at seminars, conferences and other public events
Other duties as deemed reasonable by line manager (Think Tank Director)
In the first 18 months, the role will provide particular support to the activities of WSA’s African Sanitation Think Tank, as well as working across the rest of the research program and playing an important role in developing the WSA’s future policy program.
Education
Advanced degree in Economics, Political Science, Pubic Policy, International Relations or related field
Competencies
Expected
- Outstanding ability with at least 5 years of experience in a policy research environment
- Strong Economics background
- Thorough understanding and experience of policy development
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative research skills
- In-depth experience in policy influencing at national and international level
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead new policy relevant research projects and to conduct research to the highest standards
- Excellent writing and presentation skills are also required
- High level of proficiency in English and French are required
Desired
- PhD in Economics, Political Science, Pubic Policy, International Relations or related field
- Experience in liaising with Regional Institutions (e.g. ECOWAS, AMCOW, AU) and bilateral agencies.
Application
Start date: ASAP
Application deadline: 30 November 2012
To apply: submit a cover letter and CV to hr@wsafrica.org. Application must be in English and clearly state the post applied for (WSA SENIOR POLICY ANALYST).