Consultance : Evidence Action recrute un.e Assistant.e de service communautaire – Chloration en ligne (ILC) basé en Ouganda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job purpose

The Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an interface between In-Line Chlorination (ILC) and the communities it serves. This position ensures sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service/maintenance of the installed ILC devices. This in turn enables the community to access safe water hence improving their livelihood through reduction of waterborne diseases.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Conducting ILC device hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functionality;
  • Delivering chlorine and refilling ILC gadgets at program water points as assigned
  • Measuring chlorine levels and adjusting ILC devices to ensure proper chlorine levels using chlorine testing devices;
  • Accessing ILC devices, often on elevated storage tank planforms, to adjust dose and restock chlorine;
  • Ensure safe handling and accountability of chlorine and ILC device part stocks in the store, office and designated sites;
  • Proper record keeping by completing relevant forms, documents, and records that are important in inventory tracking;
  • Engaging the target community and promoter volunteers to promote ILC device usage, handle any/all possible challenges, and report the same to the supervisor;
  • Collecting all field data for program assessment and accountability, by use of smartphones;
  • Maintaining high integrity and stewardship of the organizational assets and program field materials assigned for work execution.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Chlorine stock out rates;
  • ILC device functionality rates;
  • Sustained Functional ILC Device numbers;
  • Promoter retention.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Uganda Certificate of Education;
  • At least a minimum of a Certificate in communication, Community work, Social work, project management or equivalent. Certificate in plumbing is an added advantage;
  • At least 1-2 years of experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
  • Computer literacy;
  • Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage;
  • Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school;
  • Fluency in English and Luganda. Proficiency in other local languages is an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Attributes:

  • 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 enjoys working in a team work environment as a team champion
  • Good computer, data entry and management skills
  • Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment
  • Basic plumbing and pipe fitting skills and experience.

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Closing date : May 28th, 2023