Senior Associate, Innovation and Field Operations

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.

Field Pilot Execution: Translate pilot designs into disciplined field implementation and oversee day-to-day execution across pilot sites

• Convert high-level learning goals into actionable field plans with clear protocols and timelines
• Monitor pilot performance daily and recommend adjustments to protocols, device configurations, or testing approaches based on emerging results
• Coordinate device retrofits, installations, and configuration changes at pilot sites
• Ensure pilot results and operational learnings are documented clearly
• Support prioritization of field pilots based on feasibility and potential of innovation ideas

Field Team Standards and Operations: Maintain high standards of technical execution, data quality, and safety across the field team

• Foster a learning-first team culture where generating reliable evidence is prioritized alongside keeping devices running
• Conduct regular spot checks to verify technicians are following technical and testing protocols correctly
• Review incoming field data for accuracy and conduct regular spot checks. Embed data into decision-making to improve operations
• Oversee field logistics including equipment, retrofit materials, and transport coordination

Technical Ownership of ILC: Serve as a technical resource on ILC device performance and infrastructure, working closely with Evidence Action's engineering team

• Develop strong working knowledge of device types and configurations; train and coach technicians on installation, modification, and troubleshooting
• Recommend device modifications and new approaches based on field observations