Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development - we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness.
Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 515 million people globally with our interventions.
We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell , The Life You Can Save , and Charity Navigator .
We do development differently.
We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions.
Our Deworm the World Initiative has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes.
Dispensers for Safe Water provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in rural Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths. We drive innovation: Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model.
We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people. We are global.
Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact.
We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background - with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused. We have big ambitions.
Over the next decade, we're setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved.
We believe in bold and urgent action - because poverty doesn't wait, and neither should we. We need great people.
Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff.
To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale.
We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results.
If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us. Requirements Job purpose Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily 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.
Duties and 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 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 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.
Qualifications 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.
Motorcycle riding skills/experience with a valid Class-Category A riding license from a recognized driving school is Mandatory.
The applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili.
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 team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work 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.
Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily field based position involving working in the field 90% of the time, maneuvering the rural setting terrain with chlorine loads on motorcycles, to distribute these to designated representatives at each chlorine dispenser.
Physical requirements This job involves carrying chlorine loads on motorcycles in rural areas, and thus requires good riding skills and experience as well as ability to lift the chlorine jerricans to and off the motorcycle on a regular basis.
Position Location The position will be based in Lubao (Kakamega County) Benefits Private Health Insurance Pension Plan Paid Time Off