Evidence Action Re-advertised Community Service Assistants – In Line Chlorination Jobs in Uganda
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 Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE/UBTEB from a recognised Vocational School).
At least a minimum of a Certificate in communication, Community work, Social work, project management or equivalent. Certificate in plumbing is an added advantage.
Computer literacy.
Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage
1-2 years of experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
Motorcycle riding experience is A MUST 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
Working conditions
The Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily a field based position involving working in the field 90% of the time.
This involves maneuvering in rural setting terrains with chlorine loads on motorcycles for distribution to the designated representative(s) at each chlorine dispenser.
Physical requirements
Position requires ability to ride a motorcycle.
Position requires ability and comfort climbing ladders and accessing water storage tanks at heights.
Direct reports
None
Equal Opportunity Statement
Evidence Action does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, 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.
How to Apply
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Evidence Action Re-advertised Community Service Assistants – In Line Chlorination Jobs in Uganda
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