Officer, Engineering (Field Technician)

• PositionOfficer, Engineering (Field Technician)
• CompanyEvidence Action
• LocationJinja or Mbale (Eastern Uganda)
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceAt least 2 years
• ClosingApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis; no closing date is published, so apply early.

Evidence Action is a nonprofit that uses evidence and data to scale low-cost global-health interventions. Its programs include Safe Water Now and Deworm the World. Official organisation website.

The Officer, Engineering (Field Technician) is the primary technical presence for Evidence Action's Safe Water Now chlorine-dispenser infrastructure in Eastern Uganda. The role maintains and tests hardware, supports community-service assistants and keeps accurate service, inventory and field data.

• Repair, retrofit and reinstall chlorine dispenser components and in-line chlorination devices.
• Conduct spot checks and resolve or escalate device faults.
• Support assembly and field testing of new hardware and report test results.
• Maintain inventory of dispenser parts and repair tools and flag reorder needs.
• Record repair, maintenance and reinstallation data and prepare weekly workplans and field reports.
• Perform back-checks on field activities and report findings.
• Engage communities on correct use, chlorine safety and infrastructure protection.
• Supervise and coach Community Service Assistants and support field-office activities.
• Manage allocated field funds and maintain assigned motorcycles responsibly.

• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering, Water Technology, Hydrology, Water and Sanitation Technology, Civil Engineering, Plumbing or Environmental Engineering; an Advanced Diploma may qualify with at least 3 years of relevant field experience.
• At least 2 years of community-based or NGO field technical experience, particularly in water, WASH or infrastructure maintenance.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining or troubleshooting water-treatment systems; plumbing skills are mandatory.
• ODK experience; SurveyCTO is preferred.
• At least 1.5 years of licensed motorcycle riding experience.
• Strong data, documentation and communication skills; English required and local language a strong advantage.
• Legally authorized to work in Uganda and willing to travel regularly to field sites.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Submit an online application through the official Evidence Action Workable listing. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in Uganda; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; no closing date is published, so apply early.

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• Checked on 7 November 2026 against Evidence Action's official advert.
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