About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.
Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
The Role
You will oversee Field Operations for Evidence Action’s new In-Line Chlorination Innovation Team, under the Safe Water Now Program. Evidence Action's Safe Water Now program provides access to safe drinking water across Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and India through water chlorination. Backed by rigorous research showing chlorination can reduce child mortality by more than 20%, safe water is one of the most cost-effective health interventions globally.
The program's newest intervention, In-Line Chlorination (ILC), automatically treats water as it flows through piped systems, requiring less behavior change from end users than existing solutions. As ILC scales up, core questions remain about how to optimize device performance, reduce operational costs, and strengthen community engagement. Answering these questions well will shape whether ILC can become a scalable, cost-effective model reaching millions more people. Evidence Action is investing in a dedicated Innovation team to find those answers.
This new team will conduct rapid field pilots to test the most promising improvements to the ILC model, including modifications to the device itself, operational adjustments, and even entirely new approaches to the delivery model. Reporting to the Manager, Innovation & Learning, you will oversee these field pilots directly. You will be the primary technical presence in the field, supervising technicians as they install, modify, and test device configurations, ensuring data collection and testing protocols are followed rigorously, and feeding field learnings back into pilot design in real time. Based in Mbale, Uganda, this is a hands-on role suited to someone who is as comfortable diagnosing a device problem as managing a team schedule.
Direct Reports
Responsibilities
Field Pilot Execution: Translate pilot designs into disciplined field implementation and oversee day-to-day execution across pilot sites
Field Team Standards and Operations: Maintain high standards of technical execution, data quality, and safety across the field team
Technical Ownership of ILC: Serve as a technical resource on ILC device performance and infrastructure, working closely with Evidence Action's engineering team
Key Performance Indicators
Requirements
Position Location
This role will be based in Mbale, Uganda, with regular travel to field sites.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of Uganda employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Uganda for roles based in Uganda.
Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.
Benefits
Evidence Action provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide*. Benefits include: