Plumber
Evidence Action is a
global non-profit organization with an approach distinctive in international
development -they exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong
evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Their
programs have grown since their founding in 2013 to reach over 280 million
people annually.
Job purpose
The In-Line Chlorination
(ILC) Plumber is a temporary 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 open positions: 5
Position Location:
The position will be based
in Nairobi county, in the locations indicated below:
- Mathare
- Kibra
- Dagoreti
North and Dagoreti South
Duties and responsibilities
- Setting
up and confirmation of ILC water treatment systems in the field offices.
- Transporting
of ILC water treatment systems/devices to the field.
- Installation
of water treatment systems on recommended waterpoints in collaboration
with the owners.
- Filling
in documentation and data for the work process in a timely manner.
- Calibration
of the system to the recommended chlorine levels.
- Installation
of water treatment systems on recommended water points often on elevated
storage tank planforms.
- 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
- Vocational
training and/or Craft Certificate qualification in Plumbing and/or general
fitting from a recognized institution
- Plumbing
Technical knowledge in plumbing works with at least 1-year practicing
experience.
- Computer
literacy.
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili
Required Competencies and
Attributes:
- Vocational
training in plumbing.
- Flexibility
& Reliability.
- 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
work will entail 10% office time and 90% fieldwork in low-cost urban
villages.
- The
applicant will be required during the period of June 2023 to December 2023,
based on need and availability of work.
- The
work will be intermittent over that period of time on a needs basis.
- Successful
candidates will be paid for days worked.
- Position
requires ability and comfort climbing ladders and accessing water storage
tanks at heights.
How to Apply
