Advertised from 29 May 2026

Role

Water Witness International is seeking an excellent international development practitioner to support our expanding portfolio of work to secure lasting water security and justice across multiple countries. Based in Edinburgh, you will coordinate the Fair Water Action Fund and work closely with partners and grantees to respond to their evolving needs, making sure that evidence emerging from their work is effective in driving system change at scale. The role involves overseas travel, supporting the co-design and delivery of a wide range of initiatives, liaising effectively with stakeholders, building consensus and ensuring high quality documentation. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, Trustees and colleagues to help shape our wider organisational strategy and programme direction.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will ensure strategic alignment and provide programme management support to a portfolio of international grants, ensuring high-quality delivery and impact . This includes building strong, collaborative relationships with partners, fostering shared ownership and supporting the delivery of complex programmes. You will coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning, contribute to planning, ensure robust budgeting and financial tracking, and timely, accurate reporting. You will also support colleagues and partners in strengthening their strategies and operations, with attention to risk management and promoting best practice.

With responsibilities in external engagement and communications, you will work with colleagues and partners to develop compelling, evidence based narratives that engage key audiences, influence policy and amplify impact. You will play a key role in sharing learning, strengthening capacity, and identifying opportunities to enhance programmes and partnerships. We are seeking a proactive, analytical and collaborative individual with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building trusted relationships across diverse contexts and influencing change at multiple levels. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you

Application notes

To apply, please see out Recruitment Pack below.

Closing Date: 15/06/2026

Interviews: wc 22/06/2026

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