Plumber, In-Line Chlorination (ILC) (18 Positions)

Full Job Description

About Evidence Action

Evidence Action is a global non-profit organization with an approach distinctive in international development - we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach over 280 million people annually. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell , The Life You Can Save , and Charity Navigator .

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Initiative has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.4 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Dispensers for Safe Water provides sustained safe water access to over 4 million people in rural Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.

We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.

We are global. Across eight countries in Africa and Asia, our 400+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background - with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.

We have big ambitions. Our goal is to double our impact by 2024, to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action - because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.

We need great people . Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.

Job Purpose

The In-Line Chlorination Plumber position is primarily a field based position which plays an important role in allowing the ILC program to successfully reach scale and serve communities with clean drinking water. This position ensures efficient and accurate installation of ILC devices on community water points across Evidence Action operational geographies. This in turn enables the community to access safe water hence improving their livelihood through reduction of waterborne diseases.

Number of Openings
Eighteen (18)

Location(s)

Iganga, Bugiri, Kamuli, Mbale

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transporting of ILC water treatment systems/devices to the field via motorcycle.
• Assessing water systems and making recommendations.
• Installation of ILC devices on recommended water points often on elevated storage tank planforms
• Filling in documentation and data for the work process in a timely manner.
• Calibration of the system to the recommended chlorine levels.
• 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.
• 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

• Device functionality rates
• Water Point owner satisfaction
• Quality of installations

Qualifications

• Education: Vocational training qualification in Plumbing and/or general fitting.
• Craft Certificate in plumbing from a recognized institution.
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.
• Technical knowledge in plumbing works with at least 1-year experience .
• Computer literacy.
• Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Luganda proficiency in other local languages is an added advantage.

Required Competencies and Attributes

• Vocational training in Plumbing.
• Flexibility & Reliability
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment

Working Conditions

The In-Line Chlorination Plumber position is primarily a field based position involving working in the field 90% of the time. This involves maneuvering in rural setting terrains with loads on motorcycles. In-line chlorination devices are installed at the entrance to a water storage tank. Many water storage tanks are elevated and require the use of a ladder and comfort working at heights.

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