Temporary Associate, In -Line Chlorination Pilot

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. With over 70 field-based staff, the program would like to strengthen its supervisory team to ensure quality programing. If you are passionate, quality conscious and driven person, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position 

The Role

Evidence Action is piloting a CQM Water Electrochlorinator device ,an innovative in-line chlorination (ILC) method for rural water systems. The pilot is designed to test the feasibility, operational effectiveness, and community acceptance of the CQM Water electrochlorinator device as an innovation for improved in-line chlorination (ILC) in rural water systems. The Associate will play a critical role in supporting the pilot by leading community sensitization, coordinating data collection and monitoring, and supporting basic device operation. He/she should be ready to get the ground rolling and work independently under the supervisor's guidance to ensure successful pilot implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Sensitization & Engagement: Conduct community sensitization and water users' education meetings, engage stakeholders (water committees, community leaders), gather and document community feedback.
• Data Collection & Monitoring: Conduct chlorine residual testing i.e. Free Chlorine Residual and Total Chlorine Residual, and microbial testing at water collection points as guided, complete comprehensive device monitoring surveys, document system operational status and issues, and submit all data within 48 hours.
• Support electrochlorinator maintenance:  Assess device performance, coordinate and log in quarterly maintenance with technicians, perform basic device troubleshooting (leaks, connections, electrodes), maintain maintenance records, and report critical issues within 24 hours 
• Operational Management: Ensure site access and coordinate with water committees, maintain visiting schedule, ensure smooth and timely communication and coordination with partner organization (Innovation: Africa) in case of technical issues with partner water point, and maintain organized records.

Key Performance Indicators

• Conduct all scheduled sensitization meetings and achieve  80% of identified stakeholders reached by the end of the pilot.
• Submit 100% of device monitoring surveys within 48 hours of each visit, with 95% data completeness.
• Complete Free Chlorine Residual and Total Chlorine Residual, and Microbial tests at both nearest and furthest water collection points during 100% of scheduled visits.
• Coordinate 100% of scheduled weekly maintenance visits on time, and escalate all critical device issues within 24 hours.
•  Complete 90% of planned site visits as scheduled, with all records and partner communications maintained and up to date.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in water-related courses, plumbing, Social Sciences, Community Development and Public Health.
• Motorcycle riding experience is A MUST with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school (CLASS A).
• Minimum 2 years in research, pilots, or community-based projects with NGOs, health institutions, or government.
• Data collection & monitoring, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), basic technical skills in engineering/plumbing, water quality testing experience is needed.
• Collaboration, Communication, Problem solving, Initiative, learning mindset.
• Fluent in any of the local languages (Lugisu, Lugwere, Luganda).