Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW ) is a growing entrepreneurial program within IPA working to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhoea, a leading cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally. 

Kenya is DSW’s flagship programme that has transitioned from a proof-of-concept stage to large-scale implementation with a team of about 100 field staff in Kenya, serving around 600,000 people with access to safe water.

• Deputize the Area Coordinator in managing the dispenser program.
• Take delegated responsibilities in logistical and field operation planning, supervision and reporting
• Lead a team of Field Associates to deliver high quality community sensitization and education meetings
• Lead a team of Field Associates to deliver high quality community leaders meetings and local Govt sensitization meetings
• Lead the field teams in the execution of dispenser related activities e.g. Water Point Nominations, water point verification Water point dispenser installations, Chlorine service/ dispenser maintenance and field surveys administration
• Supervise, mentor, and coach , community service assistants in the execution of their duties
• Develop weekly work plans and reports for field activities
• Support field teams on Field data administration for various activities through smart phone technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Area Coordinator.

• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Good conceptual skills with an analytical mind and problem solving skills
• Good People Management & leadership skills. Associate Coordinator, is a key position in the field management teams that has enormous responsibility in supporting the coordinator role in nurturing and developing a high performing team.
• Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting
• Flexible mindset and willingness to take challenging assignments not within the scope of this position
• Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
• Excellent computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
• Attitude. A ‘’Can do attitude’’ to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment

• Minimum Diploma in Management, community work, project management or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
• 2-3 yrs experience in management and or working with communities or social enterprises / NGOs. 
• At least one year in middle management position.

• Under the general guidance of the Accountant, assist in the following tasks:
• Handle cash, cheque and airtime disbursements
• Receive and check imprest requests and returns, ensuring that proper documentation is filed for each transaction, relevant approvals have been obtained, etc.
• Conduct cash counts on regular basis, including after withdrawals
• Prepare cheques to be signed by appropriate managers
• Maintain and file financial records and post accounts data into Quickbooks
• Update accounting records as and when transactions take place, and assist Accountant to ensure that proper documentation is filed for each transaction
• Maintain fixed assets register and ensure that assets inventory records are updated regularly
• Liaise with Accountant in preparation and review of staff imprest accounts on a regular basis
• Assist Accountant /Coordinator in overall: Budgeting, Reporting, Payroll, Procurement

• Distribute supplies from store as needed
• Maintain accurate records of all office supplies purchased and distributed
• Conduct periodic stock counts
• Compile a list of stock-in-hand at the store, so as to facilitate new orders
• Submit requests, in a timely manner, to relevant managers when re-stocking is needed
• Filing of important documents at the field office
• Support Coordinator in managing annual leave schedules, applications ,and filing
• Support Coordinator in managing staff allocation and submission to the Accountant
• Other tasks as assigned/delegated by supervisors

• High level of integrity and stewardship
• Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
• Passion to work in a rural community setting
• Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field based assignments in other regions.
• Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
• Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
• Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
• Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment

• Minimum CPA PART 1 KATC Final, Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
• 1-2 yrs experience working in a busy computerized accounting office
• Motor cycle riding skills or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.

• Installation of chlorine dispensers and hardware maintenance
• Chlorine dispensers maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning
• Chlorine Solution (in jericans) delivery to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
• Ensure safe handling and accountability for chlorine solution stocks between the store/office and the destination – promoter at the dispenser site.
• Record Keeping. Complete relevant forms and records that are important in the performance of this job.
• Create and maintain productive working relationships with community members and community leaders

• Motorcycle riding experience with a valid driving license from a recognized driving school.
• Ability and knowledge of tips to balance heavy loads on the motorcycle
• A good understanding of motorcycle service and maintenance
• Relevant knowledge of masonry work
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Critical thinking and judgment ; be able to make good decisions in field and office situations
• Interpersonal and public relations; Ability to interact well with different personalities

• The candidates are required to have a minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• The applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience in masonry work.
• The applicants should be able to communicate in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
• Must be from/around Ugenya/Ugunja districts