Remote Global Sanitation Policy Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,477,000 - 2,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote salary and benefits package

Professional development & conference

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sanitation Policy Advisor to shape sanitation policy across developing regions, with a Sub-Saharan Africa focus. The role requires strong policy analysis, evidence-based recommendations, and autonomous collaboration with international stakeholders in a virtual setting.

You will conduct rigorous research, translate data into policy proposals, and contribute to sustainable sanitation improvements and health outcomes worldwide.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, policy or development studies with evidence of policy-relevant research.
• Minimum 10 years in policy analysis, research and advocacy in WASH or related fields.
• Experience advising governments, NGOs or international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Research national and local sanitation policies in target regions.
• Develop policy briefs, frameworks, and actionable recommendations.
• Provide expert technical advice to governments and partners.
• Evaluate program impact and disseminate best practices.
• Host virtual workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Support proposal development for new sanitation initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Stakeholder engagement

WASH knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in Public Policy or Public Health

Tools

Stata

NVivo

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sanitation Policy Advisor to shape sanitation policy across developing regions, with a Sub-Saharan Africa focus. The role requires strong policy analysis, evidence-based recommendations, and autonomous collaboration with international stakeholders in a virtual setting.

You will conduct rigorous research, translate data into policy proposals, and contribute to sustainable sanitation improvements and health outcomes worldwide.