About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions
that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global
health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for
generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research
(including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at
every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty
and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9
countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working
closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our
Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments,
significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23
billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through
Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our
Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing
low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve
lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset.
You’ll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending
innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and
believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you’re looking to
work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for
millions.
About the Safe Water Now program
Evidence Action’s Safe Water Now program provides safe
drinking water to over 10 million people across rural Uganda, Malawi, and
Kenya. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment reduces all-cause child
mortality by about 25%. Evidence Action’s designs deliver safe water at the
source in rural settings through its established Dispensers for Safe Water
(DSW) and newly launched In-Line Chlorination (ILC) interventions. Over the
past year, we’ve more than doubled our footprint in East Africa and are exploring
expansion into new countries, as well as developing an innovation agenda
through our Accelerator process to develop the next generation of safe water
programs.
The Role
Community Service Assistant (Temporary Talent Pool) is a talent pool for future temporary/short-term roles not
guaranteeing immediate hiring. Community Service Assistant (CSA) position
is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an
interface between Dispensers for Safe Water and communities served with
dispensers. This position ensures sufficient and uninterrupted supply of
chlorine and service & hardware maintenance of the installed chlorine
dispensers. This in turn enables the community to successfully access and use
the dispensers throughout for improved community health.
Responsibilities
- Conducting
dispensers’ hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks
to ensure proper functioning.
- Installing
chlorine dispensers whenever necessary, in line with the organization’s
protocols/specifications and guidelines.
- Delivering
chlorine to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of
motorcycles.
- Ensure
safe handling and accountability of chlorine and dispenser stocks in the
store/office and to the designated sites.
- Proper
Record Keeping by completing relevant forms/documents/records that are
important in inventory.
- Engaging
the target community to promote dispenser usage and handle any/all
possible challenges and report the same to the supervisor.
- Collecting
all field data for program assessment and accountability, by use of
smartphones.
- Maintaining
good integrity and stewardship of the Organizational assets assigned to
you for work execution.
Key performance Indicators
- All
assigned dispensers must remain functional in usable condition all the
time.
- Maintain
uninterrupted supply of chlorine to all assigned dispensers throughout the
year.
- Maintain
good rapport with the target community, ensuring it is well engaged and
embrace the chlorine dispensers and keep using these for improved health.
- Program
data is collected within the provided guidelines and shared with
supervisor for next action.
- The
dispenser empty rates and all noted/reported dispenser issues are
addressed within the stated timelines.
Requirements
- MUST
have Motorcycle riding skills and experience with a valid Class-Category
A2 or Class F&G riding license from a recognized driving school
- Minimum,
KCSE graduate C- grade and at least a Certificate in communication,
community work, social work, project management or equivalent
- Certificate
in computer skills in MS office tools/suite
- Stock
management experience/qualifications is an added advantage
- 1-2
yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
- The
applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and local language
- Excellent
communication skills and good public relations
- High
level discipline and good character while engaging with the community and
their leaders, program teams and managers
- Community
service attitude/ Passion to work in a rural community setting
- High
level of integrity and stewardship
- Embraces
teamwork and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a teamwork
environment as a team champion
- Good
computer skills, data entry and management skills
- Positive
attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment Working
conditions