Program Director, WASH & Advocacy

SuSanA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Millennium Water Alliance in Washington, DC seeks a Program Director to lead the Program and Advocacy Team, oversee the DC office, and ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan and national WASH strategies. This full‑time, permanent role emphasizes program coordination, staff leadership, quality assurance, advocacy integration, and external relations.

The position requires extensive field experience in humanitarian relief or development with WASH focus, a Master’s degree, and strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief or development with focus on WASH in Africa/Latin America.
• Master's degree or higher.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and staff management.
• Proven donor engagement, grant writing, and budgeting experience.
• Fluent English; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead program and advocacy team and coordinate with the Executive Director.
• Oversee Washington office operations and align with strategic plan.
• Ensure program quality, MEL, and knowledge management standards.
• Develop and submit proposals, concept papers, and RFAs/RFPs.
• Represent MWA at external events and build linkages with USAID, foundations, and governments.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Communication

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Project management

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field

Job description

The Millennium Water Alliance in Washington, DC seeks a Program Director to lead the Program and Advocacy Team, oversee the DC office, and ensure alignment with the Strategic Plan and national WASH strategies. This full‑time, permanent role emphasizes program coordination, staff leadership, quality assurance, advocacy integration, and external relations.

The position requires extensive field experience in humanitarian relief or development with WASH focus, a Master’s degree, and strong