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Job Title:   Associate, Area Coordinator

Organisation: Evidence Action

Duty Station:  Bugiri, Uganda

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:  An Associate, Area Coordinator is part of the Safe Water Now Program (SWN) program management team and plays an important role in leading program management at the field level. The Associate, Area Coordinator leads field teams to deliver the various activities and outputs of SWN to the benefit of the communities we serve. Reporting to the Area Coordinator, the Associate, Area Coordinator position is a key field management role for Safe Water Now Program.

The Associate, Area Coordinator position is both an office and field-based position. The role requires 50% time in the office and 50% in the field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Associate Coordinator is the deputy to the Area Coordinator in managing the Safe water Now program and field office.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings at district/county, sub county levels to ensure buy-in of local stakeholders into the SWN program.
• Manage a team of Lead Officers and CSAs through good supervision, mentorship & coaching to deliver high quality community engagements.
• Lead the field teams in the execution of SWN activities such as dispenser reinstallations, chlorine delivery and dispenser maintenance among others.
• Manage field finance expenses prudently with proper accountability and transparency in line with the finance policy.
• Develop weekly work plans, budgets and reports for field activities and ensure execution of the planned activities in line with the agreed upon targets.
• Support field teams on field data administration for various activities through smart phone technology.
• Ensure high adoption of SWN in their locations through managing all the drivers of adoption, which include community knowledge, dispenser functionality, promoter engagement, and non-empty rates.
• Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision and reporting.
• Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Area Coordinator.

Key performance Indicators:

• Program management: Consistent growth of the dispenser adoption rates through regular chlorine supply and dispenser hardware functionality.
• People management: Maintain effective supervision and team leadership for maximum program outcome and contribution towards achieving the organizational vision and mission.
• Data management: Good program data management for program performance reports.
• Program cost management: Maintain/improve cost effectiveness of SWN program by closely checking on and controlling the operational costs; e.g. logistical costs- (motorbike maintenance, field transport costs).
• Program Finance management: Ensure sufficient funds available for field activities and office expenses
• Budget management: Ensure that activity implementation is maintained within the budget
• Financial Accountability: Ensure that all funds are utilized for their intended purpose and accounted for within the times stated in the financial policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International development or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English and local language spoken in the operational location both spoken and written
• Two years of experience in management of community-development project activities with an NGO, community-based organization or social enterprise.
• 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 teamwork, aspires, and supports the ideals of working in a teamwork environment as a team champion.
• Consistent above average performance for the last 1-2 years for SWN program.
• Motorcycle riding skills/experience with a valid driving license.
• Good computer skills, data entry and management skills
• Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join Evidence Action should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 16th May 2024

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