Officer – Programs Implementation at 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 Programs – WMNC (Safe Water, Maternal health, New program development, Cost-effectiveness) Team

Evidence Action’s Safe Water Now 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.

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, Machinga, with dotted reporting lines to the Area Coordinator for Mangochi Office

Key Responsibilities

• Field execution of SWN program’s chlorine dispenser related activities in the target communities.
• Conduct local government/stakeholders’ meetings with guidance from the Associate Coordinator.
• Perform a 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 installations by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to the installation guidelines/protocols/designs.
• Conduct education meetings at installed water points to sensitize the household users on gadget utilization and on 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 the community and household levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Area Coordinator.

• Minimum Diploma in Public Health, Community Development or related courses, Project management or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English is a must. Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage.
• 1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
• Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically open data kit (ODK) and survey CTO are prefered.
• Passion to work in a rural community setting,
• Good communication 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, government officers, schools and teams etc.
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
• Motor cycle riding license and skills are a MUST

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 the designated device locations and facilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date for receiving applications will be on Monday, 24th March 2025 and selection of candidates will be on rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evidence Action does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide and these include:

• Comprehensive health insurance,
• Retirement savings options,
• Generous leave,
• Avenues for engagement and recognition.