Openings at Evidence Action

Job purpose

The intern, Data Learning (DL), MLE directly supports the evidence-driven work that Evidence Action does. Concisely, the holder of this position will work primarily with the Associate, Data Learning (DL) to support the key departmental drive of translating analytical output into reports, visuals and dashboards customized for various audiences such as program staff, donors and management. He/She will also take part in reporting findings in various in-house meetings, both in-person and virtually.

Role Reports to: Senior, Associate, Data Learning (DL)

Duties and responsibilities

• Create periodic high-quality written and visual reports and presentations for program teams and donor reporting.
• The position holder will be primarily charged with supporting the reporting function for the Deworm the World Initiative.
• Translate analytical output into useful insights for decision making.
• Provide support during trainings and mentorships of MLE field teams, in preparation for the routine bi-monthly report disseminations with programs.
• Explore new and innovative analytical and visualization tools and avenues to showcase MLE work.
• Routinely attend meetings within MLE and across various programs as required.
• Support in the writing of a quarterly MLE newsletter.
• Identify innovative methods or tools for conducting MLE work & pilot these innovations.

Key performance Indicators

• Timely report development and dissemination to the program.
• Periodic delivery of analytical output in new areas/with new tools.
• Fluency in the articulation of findings both orally and in written form through reports, visuals.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Data analytics, Statistics, Data Journalism, Maths or Economics
• Specialized knowledge: Working knowledge of at least one data and image visualization software – Tableau/PowerBI, Piktochart, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP.
• Working knowledge of mapping software. Either ArcGIS, or QGIS.
• Essential skills: Ability to work with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience in developing reports and presentations from data analysis output/ transforming data into insight.
• We are looking for an exceptional report writer.
• Abilities: Excellent report writing skills, ability to work with large amounts of information and see the ‘bigger picture’; critical thinking: ability to look at numbers, trends and data and come to new conclusions based on findings, excellent writing skills; creativity or passion for design.
• Characteristics: Pro-active; Strong communication skills; Creative/Thinking out of the box, Eye for detail and love for data.
• Must be confident when making presentations to a large audience and facilitating meetings.
• Proven work experience in data analytics or data visualization.
• Proven ability to work with tight timelines.

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Job purpose

Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily field-based position that plays an important role as an interface between the Safe Water Now program and communities served with dispensers. This position ensures a sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service & maintenance of the installed chlorine dispensers. This in turn enables the community to successfully access and use the dispensers throughout for improved community health.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducting dispenser 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 an uninterrupted supply of chlorine to all assigned dispensers throughout the year.
• Maintain good rapport with the target community, ensuring it is well engaged , embraces the chlorine dispensers, and keeps using these for improved health.
• Program data is collected within the provided guidelines and shared with the supervisor for the next action
• The dispenser empty rates and all noted/reported dispenser issues are addressed within the stated timelines.

Requirements

• Minimum KCSE graduate C- grade and at least a Certificate in Community work, Community Development, Social work, Project Management, Communication, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs.
• Motorcycle riding skills/experience with a valid Class A riding license from a recognized driving school is a MUST.
• Certificate in computer skills in  MS Office suite.
• Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage.
• The applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili

Required Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills and good public relations
• High level of 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
• Teamwork. 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
• Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment