Community Service Assistant - In Line Chlorination

The Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily a field-based position which plays an important role as an interface between In-Line Chlorination (ILC) and the communities it serves. This position ensures sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service/maintenance of the installed ILC devices. This in turn enables the community to access safe water hence improving their livelihood through reduction of waterborne diseases.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Plumbing, Water Engineering, or related technical field
  
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE/UBTEB from a recognised Vocational School)
  
• 1-2 years of experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in water supply system plumbing, preferably in rural or community settings
  
• Experience with chlorination systems, dosing equipment, or water treatment devices is an added advantage
  
• Basic knowledge of water quality testing methods
  
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing diagrams and technical specifications
  
• Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Motorcycle riding experience is A MUST with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school
  
• Fluency in English, Lugisu, and Lusoga. Proficiency in other local languages is an added advantage
  

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting ILC device hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functionality
  
• Delivering chlorine and refilling ILC gadgets at program water points as assigned
  
• Measuring chlorine levels and adjusting ILC devices to ensure proper chlorine levels using chlorine testing devices
  
• Accessing ILC devices, often on elevated storage tank planforms, to adjust dose and restock chlorine
  
• 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
  
• Engaging the target community and promoter volunteers to promote ILC device usage, handle any/all possible challenges, and report the same to the supervisor
  
• 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