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Title:
Community Service Assistant
Location
of work: Ugunja
Dispenser
for Safe Water Programme
Dispensers
for Safe Water (DSW ) is a growing entrepreneurial program within IPA working
to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhoea, a leading
cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally.
The
programme is doing this by deploying Chlorine Dispensers—a simple, low-cost
innovation proven to dramatically increase rates of household water treatment,
which significantly reduces diarrhoea and other waterborne disease.
Chlorine
Dispensers have been recognised by a wide network of supporters, including the
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of
Local Government, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board and major
international foundations and implementers.
Kenya is DSW’s flagship
programme that has transitioned from a proof-of-concept stage to large-scale
implementation with a team of about 100 field staff in Kenya, serving around
600,000 people with access to safe water.
For these
positions, we are seeking people who are motivated by the opportunity to offer
their services to a programme with proven impact, potential to improve the
health of millions and save thousands of lives.
All eligible
candidates from the private, public and non-profit sectors who are interested
in making a long-term commitment to a truly influential programme are
encouraged to apply.
More
information on Chlorine Dispensers can be found at: http://poverty-action.org/safewater
The
Role:- The community Service
Assistant is a Field based position with an important responsibility of
offering an excellent service in chlorine dispenser maintenance and chlorine
solution delivery to chlorine dispensers located at various water points at
Ugunja/Ugenya districts.
The position
requires use of a motorcycle for field work.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Installation of chlorine dispensers and hardware maintenance
- Chlorine dispensers maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning
- Chlorine Solution (in jericans) delivery to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
- Ensure safe handling and accountability for chlorine solution stocks between the store/office and the destination – promoter at the dispenser site.
- Record Keeping. Complete relevant forms and records that are important in the performance of this job.
- Create and maintain productive working relationships with community members and community leaders
Required
Skills
- Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school.
- Ability and knowledge of tips to balance heavy loads on the motorcycle
- A good understanding of motorcycle service and maintenance
- Relevant knowledge of masonry work
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Critical thinking and judgment ; be able to make good decisions in field and office situations
- Interpersonal and public relations; Ability to interact well with different personalities
Qualifications
- The candidates are required to have a minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
- The applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience in masonry work.
- The applicants should be able to communicate in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
- Must be from/around Ugenya/Ugunja districts
- Starting salary attached to this position is Kes 10,000/Month Gross
- For this position Applications can also be hand delivered to Ugunja Office (Between Savana Hotel and Ambira Hospital).
Employment
Terms for all Positions: - Successful candidates will
start on a 6 months contract renewable based on good performance.
To apply:
Please send
a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and
email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures
of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience. Applications
can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org or
by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. If you submit by
email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Associate Coordinators or
Accounts Assistants or Community Service Assistants” REF NO. DSW-2013-09-02:
