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Community Service Assistant Job (Multiple Posts) at Evidence Action

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.

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 Safe Water Now program

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 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.

Field Officer, MLE (Temporary) at Evidence Action

About Evidence Action

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 900+ 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.

The role

The Temporary Field Officer ensures the Safe Water Now program delivers impact through high-quality monitoring and evaluation. This role collects accurate, timely data on Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) across target communities, maintains strong relationships with local stakeholders, and provides actionable field insights that inform program decisions. This is an exciting position that contributes to Evidence Action’s mission of increasing safe water access through rigorous data collection, efficient operations, and meaningful community engagement.

Responsibilities

Data collection and quality

Conduct accurate and timely monitoring of Dispensers for Safe Water through questionnaire administration, water sample collection, and systematic field observations using electronic and paper-based instruments.
Participate in bench-testing and validation of electronic data collection tools to support training and instrument refinement.
Ensure seamless information flow from field to Program Leadership through timely use of soft feedback mechanisms.
Train and mentor operations and program field staff on data collection protocols and quality standards.
Follow established data flow protocols to ensure secure and efficient transfer of data from the field to office.

Stakeholder relationship

Build and maintain positive relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and residents through respectful, culturally sensitive engagement during field activities.
Serve as a trusted liaison between Evidence Action and local stakeholders to facilitate program implementation.

Financial management

Manage field-level financial transactions with accuracy and accountability, including payments and expenditure documentation.
Contribute to cost-effective program operations through prudent resource management.

Communication

Provide daily field insights and observations to departmental and program leadership to inform real-time decision-making.
Flag emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities identified during field monitoring activities.

Requirements

Minimum Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Statistics, Environmental Science, Community Health, Social Work, Project Management, or any other related social science discipline.
At least 1 year of experience in research, survey administration, community engagement, or working with NGOs/social enterprises.
Demonstrated experience using electronic data collection platforms (Survey CTO, ODK Toolkit, KOBO, or similar)
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written); fluency in local languages such as Luo or Luhya will be an advantage.
Strong communication skills for engaging rural communities, local leaders, and organizational stakeholders
Basic leadership and people management capabilities
High integrity and commitment to responsible stewardship of resources
Strong team player who champions collaborative work environments
Passion for working in rural community settings
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build trust across diverse audiences
Preferred: Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP) certification or any related certificate
Mandatory Requirements: Valid personal accident insurance cover from a registered provider and Original Kenya National Identification Card or Passport
Working conditions: Must be flexible and able to travel to remote areas (mainly using motorcycles) where the Dispensers for Safe Water program operates. Must be flexible to work in any of the selected locations/geographies listed below.

Position Location: Mumias, Chavakali, Oyugis, Ndhiwa and Awendo

Submit your applications by COB Friday , 20th February 2026.

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply

Intern, Data Learning at Evidence Action

The Intern, Data Learning, MLE will directly support Evidence Action’s evidence-driven work. The position primarily works with the Associate, Data Learning, in driving the department’s key goal of translating analytical output into high-quality reports, visuals, and dashboards tailored for different audiences, including program teams, donors, and management. The intern will also take part in reporting findings during various in-house meetings, both in-person and virtually.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop periodic high-quality written and visual reports and presentations for program teams and management.
Translate analytical output into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
Support trainings and mentorship sessions for MLE field teams in preparation for routine program report disseminations.
Explore and propose new analytical and visualization tools to enhance the presentation and understanding of MLE work.
Regularly attend MLE and cross-program meetings as required.
Identify innovative methods or tools for conducting MLE work and participate in piloting these innovations.
Provide support in basic data quality checks before reporting.
Support note-taking and coordination during dissemination meetings or learning sessions

Key Performance Indicators

Timely development and dissemination of reports to program teams.
Effective presentation and updating of KPIs on relevant dashboards.
Delivery of insights and analytical output using new tools or formats.
Strong articulation of findings, both in written reports and verbal presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, or Economics
Dashboard Design & Data Visualization Tools – Mandatory
Proficiency or demonstrated knowledge of at least one dashboard tool – Power BI (preferred) or Tableau.
The candidate should understand how dashboards are structured, how visuals are built, and how data flows into these tools, even if they have limited hands-on experience.
Visual & Design Tools – Piktochart, Canva, etc
Basic familiarity with R, or Python for data manipulation
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience developing reports and presentations from data analysis outputs/ transforming data into insight

Community Service Assistant Job (Multiple Posts) at Evidence Action

The Role

Community Service Assistant (Temporary Talent Pool) is a talent pool for future temporary/short-term roles not guaranteeing immediate hiring. Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an interface between Dispensers for Safe Water and communities served with dispensers. This position ensures sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service & hardware maintenance of the installed chlorine dispensers. This in turn enables the community to successfully access and use the dispensers throughout for improved community health.

Responsibilities

Conducting dispensers’ hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning.
Installing chlorine dispensers whenever necessary, in line with the organization’s protocols/specifications and guidelines.
Delivering chlorine to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
Ensure safe handling and accountability of chlorine and dispenser stocks in the store/office and to the designated sites.
Proper Record Keeping by completing relevant forms/documents/records that are important in inventory.
Engaging the target community to promote dispenser usage and 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 good integrity and stewardship of the Organizational assets assigned to you for work execution.

Key performance Indicators

All assigned dispensers must remain functional in usable condition all the time.
Maintain uninterrupted supply of chlorine to all assigned dispensers throughout the year.
Maintain good rapport with the target community, ensuring it is well engaged and embrace the chlorine dispensers and keep using these for improved health.
Program data is collected within the provided guidelines and shared with supervisor for next action.
The dispenser empty rates and all noted/reported dispenser issues are addressed within the stated timelines.

Requirements

MUST have Motorcycle riding skills and experience with a valid Class-Category A2 or Class F&G riding license from a recognized driving school
Minimum, KCSE graduate C- grade and at least a Certificate in communication, community work, social work, project management or equivalent
Certificate in computer skills in MS office tools/suite
Stock management experience/qualifications is an added advantage
1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
The applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and local language
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 and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a teamwork environment as a team champion
Good computer skills, data entry and management skills
Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment Working conditions