UL4C Ambassador (gn)

We advocate for global access to clean drinking water and dignified sanitation. Our vision: “Water for all — all for water!”

Viva con Agua de Sankt Pauli e.V. works worldwide to ensure access to clean drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation facilities. For our projects, campaigns, and teams to collaborate effectively, we need a stable, secure, and well-organized IT system. As the central IT contact person, you will ensure our digital infrastructure runs reliably, evolves, and aligns with our values. You combine technology with principles, structure with humanity, and are eager to take initiative.

Universal Languages for Change (UL4C) is the DNA of VcA—creative, joyful, connecting.

It goes far beyond classic behavioural change: as a creative lever, UL4C activates communities, promotes participation, and imparts lasting hygiene skills. Through the targeted combination of art, music, and sports, we create unique, joyful experiences that bring about lasting change.

As UL4C Ambassador, you are the heart and driving force behind Universal Languages for Change (UL4C) within Viva con Agua. You work at the intersection of WASH, behaviour change, learning, community, and culture – with the aim of creating lasting impact and joyful transformation.

At a strategic level, you further develop UL4C as a holistic, globally applicable approach. You shape and refine the overall UL4C framework, translate theory into practice, and continuously integrate best practices and lessons learned from our projects and partners. Together with colleagues and partner associations – especially in South Africa and Uganda – you iteratively evolve the methodology so it stays relevant, effective, and true to the Viva con Agua spirit.

You take the lead in developing manuals, toolkits, and Viva con Agua–specific BCC and IEC materials, ensuring they are high-quality, accessible, and inspiring to use. You also build and curate an internal UL4C learning space that enables teams and partners to learn, exchange, and grow together.

In close collaboration with project partners and implementation organisations, you support UL4C planning and budgeting, accompany project management processes, and help ensure that UL4C activities are implemented at a consistently high standard. A key part of your role is strengthening our impact orientation: you test, establish, and roll out the Results Based Framework (RBF), build capacities in its application, and help make impact visible and measurable.

You are also a storyteller and ambassador. You help develop a strong, coherent UL4C narrative, provide regular updates and knowledge sharing for the entire Viva con Agua cosmos, and represent UL4C externally – for example at conferences or in strategic exchanges. You support the positioning of UL4C as a global USP, including steps like trademark registration and visibility-building.

Finally, you contribute to the future of UL4C by helping acquire strategic program partners and funding, opening doors for scaling and long-term sustainability.

In short: you connect people, ideas, and practice – and help UL4C grow into a global movement for healthier lives and joyful change.

You are passionate about WASH, Culture, behaviour change, and social impact – and you enjoy turning complex ideas into practical, inspiring approaches that work across cultures and contexts.

Expertise & Experience

1. Several years of relevant professional experience in WASH, public health, behaviour change communication (BCC), social and behaviour change (SBC), or a closely related field
2. Solid experience in conceptual work and methodology development, ideally in international development or NGO settings and/or in the cultural sector.
3. Practical understanding of project planning, budgeting, and coordination, preferably in multi-stakeholder or partner-based programmes
4. Experience with results-based management, impact measurement, or learning frameworks
5. Familiarity with developing training materials, manuals, toolkits, or IEC/BCC materials for diverse target groups

Ways of Working

1. You are a strategic thinker who also enjoys hands-on implementation
2. You work in a structured, self-organised, and iterative way, and feel comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
3. You enjoy collaborating across cultures, time zones, and organisational boundaries
4. You are confident in facilitating learning processes, exchange formats, and capacity-building activities
5. You communicate clearly and convincingly – both in writing and verbally

Mindset & Attitude

1. You identify with the Viva con Agua culture: joyful activism, openness, creativity, and a strong belief in collective action
2. You are curious, reflective, and eager to learn – and you actively integrate feedback and lessons learned
3. You have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, while staying collaborative and humble
4. You are motivated by long-term impact and sustainable change, not quick wins

Languages & Availability

1. Very good English skills are required; German is an asset, other languages (e.g. French or local languages) are a plus
2. Willingness to travel internationally regularly

We know that no one ticks every box. If you are passionate about UL4C and see yourself in most of this profile, we’d love to hear from you!

1. A meaningful role with real impact
2. Plenty of creative freedom and trust in your work
3. A committed, diverse team with principles and a sense of humor
4. Flexible working hours and models
5. Space to learn, grow, and help shape our work