Chair of WaterAid International
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WaterAid is seeking a mission-driven and inclusive leader with experience chairing international Boards.
WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone, everywhere has safe and sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
WaterAid has set itself ambitious goals. In addition to measuring our success by the millions of people reached with our service delivery work, we are also measuring the hundreds of millions of people we reach through sector-focused investment by others, especially government and development banks. By 2032, we hope to see:
- 400 million more people with sustainable and safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- $15 billion more investment per year for WASH in low- and middle-income countries
The international Board is a committed team that works to guide the WaterAid organization to achieve our vision. The Board are bold, innovative, and focused on impact.
The Chair’s term is 4 years, with the possibility to extend up to another 4 years. It is a voluntary role requiring 0.5-1 day a week, equivalent to 25-35 days annually.
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WaterAid
View Company ProfileWaterAid (operating at wateraid.org) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for the world’s poorest communities. Founded in 1981, it operates as a mission-driven platform engineered to address the critical public health crisis caused by inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure. Under the hood, WaterAid combines field-based interventions—such as drilling wells, constructing latrines, and promoting hygiene education—with advocacy and policy influence to drive systemic change. This allows vulnerable populations to break the cycle of disease, reduce child mortality, and enhance economic productivity. Backed by donations, grants, and partnerships with governments and NGOs, WaterAid’s work spans over 30 countries, prioritizing equity and sustainability in its interventions.
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