Officer, Program Implementation Job – Evidence Action

Job Title:     Officer, Program Implementation (7 Fresher Jobs)

Organization: Evidence Action

Duty Station: Iganga, Kamuli and Bugiri, Uganda

Reports to: Associate Coordinator, Program Implementation

This is a 4 months contract

About US:

Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world. We fill the gap between knowing ‘what works’ and having impact at scale. We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.

Job Summary:  The Officer, Program Implementation 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 position is based at a field office and reports to the Associate Coordinator.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field execution of chlorine dispenser and Inline Chlorine related activities in the target communities.
• Conduct local government/stakeholders’ meetings with guidance from the associate coordinator.
• Performa waterpoint nominations/verification surveys to obtain viable waterpoints lists for chlorine dispenser/ILC installations.
• Conduct community sensitization/awareness meetings and mobilize positive community participation in the program.
• Supervise chlorine dispenser/ILC installations by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to the installation guidelines/protocols/designs
• Conduct education meetings at installed waterpoints to sensitize the household users on gadget utilization to prevent waterborne diseases.
• Select and train community volunteers – promoters that will be responsible for the waterpoints 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 Area Coordinator.

Also Read: Temporary Program Officer Job – Save the Children International

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Management, Community Development related courses, Project management or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
• Good language skills in English or local dialect both spoken and written
• Motor cycle/motor vehicle riding skills with a valid driving license is an added advantage
• 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)
• Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field-based assignments in other regions.
• Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills and mobilization skills.
• Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
• Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities and teams
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
• Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment
• Language: – Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 10^th February 2023