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Evidence Action
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Description
The Officer, Program Implementation - Safe Water Now Position is primarily a field-based position, which plays an important role in the expansion of Chlorine Dispensers/Inline Chlorination (ILC) program in delivering safe water and hygiene knowledge in the target communities. The Officer, Program Implementation-Safe Water Now position is based at a field office and reports to the Associate, Area Coordinator - Safe Water Now.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social sciences and Community Development or related courses, Public Health, Project management or equivalent
- Motor cycle/motor vehicle riding skills with a valid driving license is an added advantage
- 1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
- Good language skills in English is a must. Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage (including Lugisu, Luganda, Lusoga, among others)
- Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically open data kit (ODK) and survey CTO are preferred
- High level of integrity and stewardship
- Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
- Passion to work in a rural community setting and willingness to use a motorcycle in the field (riding or being ridden)
- Field execution of chlorine dispenser/ILC and related activities in the target communities.
- Conduct local government/stakeholders’ meetings with guidance from the associate area coordinator.
- Performs water point nominations/verification surveys to obtain viable water points lists for chlorine dispenser and ILC.
- Conduct community sensitization/awareness meetings and mobilize positive community participation in the program.
- Supervise chlorine dispenser and ILC water points by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to the installation guidelines/protocols/designs.
- Conduct education meetings at installed water points (dispensers and ILC water points) to sensitize the household users on gadget utilization to prevent waterborne diseases.
- Select and train community volunteers – promoters that will be responsible for the water points as liaison people between the program and the community.
- Developing weekly work plans and prepare feedback reports for field activities.
- Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate, Area Coordinator-Safe Water Now.
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