VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Officer – Safe Water Now Program

Organization: Evidence Action

Location: Zomba, Malawi (2 positions available)

Employment Type: Full-time (90% field-based)

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

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.

The Role

The Officer will be responsible for the delivery of SWN program interventions at the community level through the agreed upon implementation plans and Safe Water best practices to ensure clean water access by the targeted communities.

The Officer will report to the Associate, Area Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Field execution of SWN program chlorine dispenser related activities in the target communities
• Conduct local government/stakeholders' meetings with guidance from the Associate Coordinator
• Perform water point nominations/verification surveys to obtain viable water points lists for chlorine dispenser installations
• Conduct community sensitization/awareness meetings and mobilize positive community participation in the program
• Supervise chlorine dispenser/ILC (In-line Chlorination) installations by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to installation guidelines/protocols/designs
• Conduct education meetings at installed water points to sensitize household users on utilization and benefits of chlorination including prevention of 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
• Facilitate community engagement and mobilization activities to enhance and sustain key hygiene practices adoption at community and household levels
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by your line manager and/or Associate Area Coordinator or Area Coordinator

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Motorcycle riding license and skills are a MUST for this role. (Please ensure you have a valid Motorcycle license – Class A – during the application process)

Education:

• Minimum Diploma in Public Health, Community Development or related courses, Project Management, or equivalent

Language Skills:

• Good language skills in English is a must
• Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in the location and target areas is a definite advantage

Experience:

• At least 1–2 years' experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs

Technical Skills:

• Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically Open Data Kit (ODK) and Survey CTO are preferred

Personal Attributes:

• Passion to work in a rural community setting
• Good communication skills: ability to communicate well within the organization and with rural communities and local leaders
• Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities, government officers, schools, and teams
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance skills in a dynamic IT field

Position Location

The role will be based in Zomba, with two positions available.

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 Malawi.

Working Conditions

The Officer position is primarily a field-based position involving working in the field 90% of the time. This involves maneuvering in rural setting terrains with program working tools and materials on motorcycles to designated locations and facilities.

Benefits

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

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

Benefits may differ based on country-specific regulations.



Application Process

Selection of candidates will be on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.