Lead Officer

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 (SWN) 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 and Southern 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

The Lead Officer takes a leading role in the technical supervision and implementation of all ILC Program activities and related tasks at field level. You will support the Coordinator, ILC in providing technical input in program planning, implementation and monitoring of all ILC related activities. You have a role in supporting the Coordinator in resource (human and financial) management at field office level. You will report to the Coordinator for the ILC program, whilst you will supervise the Community Service Assistants and also the Engineering Officers.

Key Responsibilities

• The Lead Officer will facilitate the implementation of ILC activities in targeted communities to accelerate the achievement of Key Performance Indicators based on standard procedures and criteria; through conducting effective installations, community mobilization meetings, and intensive follow-ups of targeted water points and communities.
• He/she will develop work plans and progress reports for dose checks, spot checks, maintenance, and promotional activities, and tracks daily activities to ensure plans that all plans are executed accordingly
• He/she will build the capacity of CSAs, Engineering Officers and local structures such as water point committees, etc. on Safe Water Best Practices for effective monitoring of the ILC interventions.
• Effectively manage all organization items including motorbikes usage under his/her jurisdiction with close attention to, fueling, maintenance and repairs.
• As the lead at satellite offices/hubs the LO provides leadership and oversight over all ILC activities in a satellite office/hub and or the locations that the satellite office support.
• In collaboration with the Coordinator, the Lead Officer, shall develop
  mechanisms and strategies for monitoring, supervision, and accelerating adoption of ILC water Points and WCPs across the programs.
• As delegated, participate in meetings such as DCT, etc. to share information about the Program's progress with stakeholders etc.

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Health or equivalent; with at least 2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs.

• Diploma in same subjects with at least 5 years’ experience will be considered.
• Motorcycle riding skills with a valid driving license is a MUST.
• Good language skills in English and Chichewa or any other local languages
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.

Position Location

This role will be based in Mwanza, Malawi.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Malawi employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Malawi for roles based in Malawi.

Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Pension/ Retirement savings options
• Paid leave
• Avenues for engagement and recognition.

*Benefits may differ based on country-specific regulations

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.