The Chief Advocacy, Influencing and Communications will lead and manage a team to design and coordinate effective, integrated advocacy, influencing and communication strategies.

Advise and assist the CEO and Steering Committee on the global positioning and strengthening of political will at the highest levels in support of SDG6 and SWA’s vision and objectives, and enhance the partnership’s credibility and positioning, through effective communications, influencing, advocacy and brand management.
Lead the development and implementation of an advocacy, influencing and communication strategy with clear priorities to promote water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as SWA globally.
Advise SWA leadership on strategic advocacy targets for delivering on SWA’s mission, with the United Nations, in key political processes (G20, G7), and within specific countries.
Support the Secretariat and SWA partners in ensuring consistent messaging across the partnership.
Ensure the effective communication and visibility of SWA mandate through the use of integrated communication strategies (media relations, Global Leadership Council, publications, digital and social media), and innovative communication platforms.
Ensure a systematic approach to anticipate and manage reputational risks to the organisation and its leadership, as well as act as SWA’s spokesperson when needed.
Identify key events for advancing SWA’s mission, and represent the partnership in external events as relevant.
Create communication and media partnerships with international media educational institutions and development foundations and others to advocate for and enhance international understanding of development issues and in particular water, sanitation and hygiene issues.
Work closely with counterparts within partner organisations and key stakeholders, including UN agencies and identify opportunities for collaboration on joint communication and advocacy initiatives.