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.
How to
Apply
