Associate Area Coordinator (Internal - Open to Evidence Action Malawi Staff ONLY
Evidence Action, Malawi

About Evidence Action

Our organization was founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global povertymany of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.

Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters.

By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Area coordinator, the Associate coordinator position is a key field management role for Dispensers for Safe Water Program (DSW).

An Associate Coordinator is part of the DSW program management team and plays an important role in leading program management at the field level. The Associate Coordinator leads field teams to deliver the various activities and outputs of DSW to beneficiary communities. Associate Coordinator position is both an office and field based position. The role requires 50% time in office and 50% in the field.

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities

Associate Coordinator is the deputy to the Area Coordinator in managing the dispenser program and field office.

• Conduct stakeholder meetings at district/county, sub county levels to ensure buy-in of local stakeholders into the DSW program.
• Manage a team of Lead Officers and CSAs through good supervision, mentorship amp; coaching to deliver high quality community engagements.
• Lead the field teams in the execution of DSW activities such as dispenser reinstallations, chlorine delivery and dispenser maintenances among others.
• Manage field finance expenses prudently with proper accountability and transparency in line with the finance policy.
• Develop weekly work plans, budgets and reports for field activities and ensure execution of the planned activities in line with the agreed upon targets.
• Support field teams on field data administration for various activities through smart phone technology.
• Ensure high adoption of DSW in their locations through managing all the drivers of adoption, which include community knowledge, dispenser functionality, promoter engagement, and non-empty rates.
• Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision and reporting.
• Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Area Coordinator.

Key performance Indicators

Program management: Consistent growth of the dispenser adoption rates through regular chlorine supply and dispenser hardware functionality.

• People management: Maintain effective supervision and team leadership for maximum program outcome and contribution towards achieving the organizational vision and mission.
• Data management: Good program data management for program performance reports.
• Program cost management: Maintain/improve cost effectiveness of DSW program by closely checking on and controlling the operational costs; e.g. logistical costs- (motorbike maintenance, field transport costs).
• Program Finance management: Ensure sufficient funds available for field activities and office expenses
• Budget management: Ensure that activity implementation is maintained within the budget
• Financial Accountability: Ensure that all funds are utilized for their intended purpose and accounted for within the times stated in the financial policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International development or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English and local language spoken in the operational location both spoken and written
• 2 years’ experience in management of community-development project activities with an NGO, community based organization or social enterprise.

Required Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills and good public relations.
• 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 teamwork,

Job Rewards and Benefits