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WaterAid
Chair of WaterAid International
United Kingdom On-site 10+ yrs exp Non-profit Organizations 1,405 employees
Board LeadershipInternational GovernanceStrategic PlanningInclusive LeadershipStakeholder Management
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be a mission-driven and inclusive leader with proven experience chairing international Boards. The role requires a commitment of 0.5 to 1 day per week on a voluntary basis.
Job Description
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:
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
To download the full candidate pack, click here
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!
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
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
To download the full candidate pack, click here
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!
Skills
Board LeadershipInternational GovernanceStrategic PlanningInclusive LeadershipStakeholder ManagementWASH Sector ExpertiseNon-Profit Management
About WaterAid
WaterAid is an international charity with one goal: to change the world through water. Along with decent toilets and good hygiene, a reliable supply of clean water is essential for health, dignity and a life full of opportunity. Today we work alongside communities worldwide setting up entire systems that deliver clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for millions. And we get the people, policies and money in place to keep these systems working – and the water flowing for good. So that people have safe, reliable services that last. Together with our partners and supporters, we are working with determination towards the day when we are no longer needed.
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