Field Officer, MLE (Temporary) at Evidence Action

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.