Water For People

We are looking for a consulting company or firm with offices and/or partners in each of the four countries in Africa where we work. This consulting company will serve as an external evaluator to assess the level of sustainability of water and sanitation services using Water For People’s Sustainable Services Checklist (SSC), according to Water For People's indicators and methodology, as well as assigning a score for each metric in the SSC tool in 4 Water For People countries in Africa (Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda) across 15 partner area districts. Interested parties should submit their CV and proposal (not to exceed 6 pages without CV(s)) including: 1. Professional references and links to one or more published evaluation report(s) mentioning you as an author or contributor. 2. Your approach to this assignment, keeping in mind that there are staff already in place globally who will assist with orientation and navigation of interview logistics. 3. Your budget proposal, including daily consulting rate. 📅 Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 📋TORs: https://lnkd.in/d7UvaGXB 📩 Submit proposals to Meghan Prentiss (mprentiss@waterforpeople.org)

How do trees relate to water security? The answer is through reforestation. 🌳🌳🌳 Climate change has increased flooding, erosion, and water source depletion in many countries worldwide. Tree planting can combat these risks. As more trees capture and gradually release rainfall, they replenish groundwater levels. The community of Arbieto in Bolivia has developed a tree nursery project called "The Enchanted Forest." Sometimes, we just have to let nature do its magic, one tree at a time. Discover how Water For People and the community of Arbieto are working towards protecting their watershed: https://lnkd.in/gYjWpvsS

At Water For People, our work is deeply connected to planetary health. As the climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and storms become more frequent and severe, our water security—and, by extension, our health and well-being—are at greater risk. That's why Environmental Stewardship is one of our five core values. We are committed to addressing environmental inequities and are intentional in our partnership and decision-making around environmental practices. We believe climate action and the protection of water resources are essential for the long-term health of the planet for present and future generations. How are you integrating environmental stewardship into your work?

Exciting job opportunity in the State of Arizona! We are looking for a WASH Program Specialist who is willing to work full-time for a 1-year period, with the potential for renewal. You will focus on partnership and coalition-building, facilitating knowledge exchanges, supporting and coordinating collaborative efforts, and advocating for equitable access to water. Arizona is the initial geographic focus for this program, working in partnership with local organizations and agencies and supporting the Arizona Water For All Coalition (AZW4A). If you are interested in learning more about this position and wish to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g5xDDiqM #HiringNow #WASHCareers #JobOpportunity

For most of us, the idea that water could keep us from going to school, doing our jobs, and providing for our families is a strange one—even impossible. But that scenario is a daily reality for millions of women and girls worldwide. The lack of access to safe water and sanitation impacts every aspect of a girl’s life – school, safety, health, economic opportunity, and safe childbirth. Globally, women and girls are responsible for water collection in 7 out of 10 households without water at their homes and collectively spend over 200 million hours daily collecting water. Adding to all of this are the effects of the climate crisis. When you’re already walking miles to collect water, drought or flooding complicates that task even further. These are some of the gendered impacts of the water crisis. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g-6nxFrM

"Today, everyone has safe water and nobody has diarrhea, and malaria is going down. It is all because of good water." These are Aisha's words. With her vibrant passion and warm heart, it’s no surprise Aisha emerged as a respected leader committed to the health of her neighbors and her family. Her leadership in the town's water point committee and health team exemplifies how our collective results create lasting ripple effects when we join forces. Read Aisha's full story: https://ow.ly/SjMX50V5N2S

It’s time to treat water as the foundation for progress — not an afterthought. Managing water resources responsibly doesn't just require having the proper infrastructure — it requires strong systems that ensure proper governance, sustainability, and access for all. A well-managed water cycle starts by protecting watersheds and ensuring clean sources. When governments, communities, and individuals act in harmony with the water cycle, they promote dignity, equity, and a thriving future for people and the planet. We build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities when we prioritize water and sanitation.

One year ago, we asked our CEO, Mark Duey, what our new value, collective transformation, means for our organization. Here’s his perspective on working together and setting aside egos: ⬇️ 1. Collective transformation requires us to be intentional about creating and cultivating partnerships to allow each one of us as professionals, and Water For People as an organization, to make our most positive contribution in the world. 2. It also requires us to move beyond individual or organizational egos and recognize that many of the world’s most significant challenges today – including the global water crisis – are so complex that they will never be overcome by a single person, organization, or government. 3. Collective action drives transformative change through stronger and more effective partnerships within and beyond the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.

Today, we want to share with you why we are huge advocates of collective transformation – one of our five core values. The world faces many complex and interconnected crises – consequences of climate change, inequitable water access, injustices facing marginalized groups, and more. We know that no single organization, government, or community can solve these challenges alone. When governments, businesses, and communities work together, clean water and sanitation become more than just projects – they become lasting realities. Because real change happens when we act together. That is why we advocate for collective action and transformation. Or as our CEO, Mark Duey, puts it: Collective transformation is all about being stronger and more impactful, together. So, what are your thoughts on collective transformation and tackling enmeshed crises? Stay tuned and follow us as we go deeper into all five of our organizational values.

A year ago, we underwent a global process to establish new organizational values. We believe these values embody the boldness and transformation needed to create lasting solutions to big, systemic challenges – such as the global water and sanitation crisis. These are our compass, guiding our actions. We'll be unpacking each of these values over the next week.