Field Technician at Evidence Action
Location: Mbale, Uganda
Deadline: 31st October 2025
Key Requirement: Diploma in Plumbing/Water Engineering + 2 years’ experience in rural water systems. Motorcycle license (Class A) required.
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world. We fill the gap between knowing ‘what works’ and having impact at scale. We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.
Job Summary
The Field Technician position is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an interface between Safe Water Now, Engineering, program implementation and communities served with chlorine dispensers by ensuring appropriate and timely repair and maintenance of chlorine dispensers and ILC (In-Line Chlorination) devices in a specific location.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-field and office chlorine dispenser hardware retrofits i.e. casings, tanks and valve repairs to reduce costs incurred on dispenser hardware
- Undertake dispenser re-installations and maintenance in a timely and quality manner
- Collect and send dispenser upgrade data for every dispenser repair, maintenance and re-installation undertaken
- Regular support and updating of engineering team and the Area Coordinator on field issues
- Track chlorine dispenser hardware tests and maintain records
- Support assembly of new hardware as requested
- Maintain hardware inventory and advise on new orders
- Engage communities for sensitization on dispenser usage and security
- Supervise and mentor Community Service Assistants
- Manage allocated funds and motorcycles responsibly
Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate/diploma in Plumbing, Water Engineering, or related field
- 1-2 years’ experience with communities/NGOs
- 2+ years’ experience in rural water supply plumbing
- Experience with chlorination systems (preferred)
- Valid Class A motorcycle license (MUST)
- Fluent in English, Lugisu, and Lusoga
How to Apply
Apply online via the link below before 31st October 2025:
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