Evidence Action Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Evidence Action Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

About Evidence Action:Evidence Action is assuming management and growth responsibility for two programs tested and incubated at Innovations for Poverty Action that are currently making a difference in the lives of millions of people in Africa and Asia: the Deworm the World Initiative (DTW) and Dispensers for Safe Water Initiative (DSW).
Evidence Action scales proven development interventions and crafts resilient business models for long run success.
About Dispensers for Safe Water: Each year, over 1.8 million children under the age of five die from diarrhea, a leading cause of which is unsafe drinking water.
DSW is an entrepreneurial team tasked with scaling the Chlorine Dispenser System (CDS) – a proven innovation for dramatically expanding access to water treatment at extremely low cost.
DSW’s work is growing rapidly – we currently serve over 1 million people in Kenya, our primary country of operations, and plan to reach 25 million in the next 5 years.
Our program has ambitious plans to expand in 2-3 countries in the coming 2 years.
Our work is based on strong proof of Chlorine Dispenser impact – a randomized controlled trial in Western Kenya demonstrated a six-fold increase in the number of households treating their water with chlorine.
Such a dramatic expansion in safe water usage will prevent over 1.4 million cases of diarrhea and 1,300 child deaths each year once we reach our Kenya target of 5 million people served.
1. Job Title: Senior Associate - Supply Chain
Ref Code: ENG-02
Location: Nairobi
Deadline: October 1 (Applications are reviewed on a Rolling Basis)
Reporting To: Manager: Engineering And Research
Start Date: November 1, 2014
About the position:
The Senior Associate Supply Chain will be a key member of the Engineering, Supply and Innovations team, providing strategic oversight and planning of the dispenser hardware supply chain.
They will be one of two key staff on the Manufacture, Maintenance and Supply Team.
This team focuses on delivering and optimizing current hardware-related operations. They must ensure all custom products for Program delivery are available in the most cost-effective way to programs in a timely manner.
They will be focused in ensuring the lifetime cost of a product is minimized and that the supply chains are well-designed and cost-effective.
The Senior Associate: Supply Chain will ensure hardware is imported, assembled, and shipped to our field programs in the most cost-effective manner.
Their time will be shared equally between imports, exports, and domestic logistics, with a particular focus on finding cost-savings in our supply chain.
The initial focus will be on cutting costs in our international imports, as this has the biggest opportunity for cost savings.
As our international programs grow, there will be an increasing need to coordinate export logistics, examine new supply chain structures, cost out different regional manufacturing options, and be a client-serving face to the overall order process.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Import and international suppliers:

Identify and negotiate with international suppliers to ensure transparent and cost-effective sourcing

Through understanding of shipping options, and the implications on tax, transit times, and overall risk

Developing order plans to ensure time and cost-effectiveness of orders2. Supply Chain Strategy

Using our growth plans, map out options for regional and global manufacturing hubs

Develop optimal dispenser hardware and chlorine resupply models

Map out current supply chain and identify key areas for improvement3. Client Serving order lead:

Be the point person for all programs to order and manage dispenser hardware orders

Lead on all exports to ensure goods are delivered cost and time-efficiently4. Standards and registration lead:

Work with KEBS to standardize necessary components

Register our product with a Kenyan Certificate of Origin

Work with Uganda, Malawi and possible expansion countries to document our products as necessaryKey Attributes:

Keen planner- be prepared to show evidence of effective planning and strategic thinking

Independent, proactive and willing to take initiative

Strong attention to detail

Enthusiastic to take on a role with significant responsibility while developing personally and professionally

Keen to quickly step into a position in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing program

Motivated by the program's high potential for widespread impact on global health

Interested in a work environment that is flexible, creative, and constantly changing

Demonstrations of enthusiasm and commitment in the discharge supply and logistics dutiesQualifications:

At least 5 years experience managing complicated supply chains- particularly between China and East Africa.

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or similar field.

Experience with KEBS/COMESA registration

Contacts with suppliers in China and KenyaIndicate the REF Code and Title on the subject line. (ENG-02 Senior Associate Supply Chain)
2. Job Title: Senior Associate - Product Design
Ref Code: ENG-01
Location: Nairobi
Deadline: October 1 (Applications are reviewed on a Rolling Basis)
Reporting To: Manager: Engineering And Research
Start Date: November 1, 2014
About the Position:
The Senior Associate: Product Design will be one of two key team members on the Design and Innovations team.
The Design and Innovation team is dedicated to collaborating with our programs to discover opportunities for innovation.
In order to meet our programs’ ambitious targets as well as grow as an organization, we recognize that we must continuously search for opportunities for radical program improvements.
The vision of this team is to apply Human Centered Design methodologies to identify and design solutions for drastic improvements programmatic outcomes.
The Senior Associate:
Product Design is responsible for the design and prototyping of hardware focused innovations.
Initially, the majority of this person’s work would focus on the Dispensers for Safe Water program, but would also do some design work for the Deworm the World Program (and others) as needed.
The SA Product Design will focus on key hardware design aspects such as the solid chlorine dispenser, valve redesign, the tablet pole, and any other hardware issues that have been identified as priority for the programs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Finalize the design of the current generation dispenser hardware

Assess the current dispenser for design improvements

Redesign the dispenser valve with a focus on durability in harsh conditions and other dispensing mechanism options.

Redesign any other components that are identified as weak or in need for improvement

Ensure the CAD design of our product line is up to date and complete

Generate documentation of all dispenser components including drawings, material specifications, costings, and packing.2. Design next-generation dispenser:

Using solid chlorine could save up to 90% of our supply chain costs.

Building on the initial prototypes, design a dispenser that accurately and consistently doses very small volumes of powdered chlorine

Lead the field test of the solid chlorine dispenser3. Bring components to manufacturing:

Develop a manufacturing plan for redesigned components with input from the Senior Associate:

Supply and Logistics to examine global options

Develop tooling designs for new componentsKey Attributes:

Practical, hands-on and keen understanding of mechanisms

A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, and flexible

Creative thinker, able to brainstorm and address current dispenser issuesQualifications:

5 years’ experience detailed design work

Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering, or similar

Competent in Autocad Inventor

Proactive, willing to take on new challenges

Experience with powders, dispensing mechanisms (desired)Indicate the REF Code and Title on the subject line. (ENG-01 Senior Associate Product Design)
To apply, please submit a CV/Resume, Cover Letter, and Design Portfolio to: kenyajobs@evidenceaction.org by 1st October 2014