Responsibilities 

Data collection and quality

• Accurately and timely collect Safe Water Now evaluation data, through the administration of questionnaire, collection of samples, and making observations, in the areas of operation, using electronic and/or paper instruments.
• Participate in bench-testing of electronic instruments as part of training and instrument improvement process.
• Timely and meaningfully support flow of information from the field to the Program Leadership by utilizing “soft feedback” tools.
• Participate in the data collection training of operation/program field staff.
• Support data flow process from the field to the office, by adhering to the data flow protocol that indicates when and how submit data.
• Support data collection needs from other programs, and other duties as may be assigned by the MLE leadership.

People Management

• Enthusiastically provide mentorship to new staff involved in Safe Water Now data collection activities, including shadowing their work in the initial days in the field.

Stakeholder Relationship

• Maintain cordial public relation with local stakeholders, including government officials and community members, through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work.

Financial Management

• Contribute towards the cost-efficiency of the organization and programs through accurate management of financial payments and expenditures in the field and at the office.

Communication

• On a daily basis share insightful feedback with program leads based on field observations.
• Timely development and dissemination of adoption monitoring reports with program teams at office level.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely data is collection and submission.
• Weekly activity progress reports are submitted to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Adoption monitoring reports are developed and shared promptly at the end of each monitoring period.
• Individual-level inventory records are properly maintained to track assigned items.
• Financial returns for allocated funds are submitted on time, accompanied by valid receipts.
• Positive feedback is received from stakeholders during back checks and in-field supervision.
• Field protocols and procedures are consistently followed.

• Minimum Diploma in a social science discipline with a bias on statistics or research applications, community work, project management or equivalent. Candidates with an M&E background have a definite advantage
• Certification in research ethics or ethical standards from a recognized institution (e.g., CITI, TRREE, WHO)
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a research environment administering surveys, working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
• Motor cycle riding skills -should have class A1 license (upload license in your application) or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.
• Good language skills in English and Luganda/Lugisu/Japathola (both spoken and written)
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT environment
• Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically survey CTO
• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting,
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders)
• Basic leadership skills in managing people ,working with communities, government officers, schools and teams