Chair of WaterAid international

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 focussed 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 organisation to achieve our vision. The Board are bold, innovative and focused on impact.

WaterAid is seeking a mission-driven and inclusive leader with experience chairing international Boards.

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, 25-35 days equivalent annually.

To read the full role profile, information pack and details about how to apply, please see:

https://www.macaulaysearch.com/opportunities

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The application deadline is October 12th, 2026.

Benefits

Our Commitment

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!