This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.
About EAII
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 11 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.
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.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
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
As the Senior Program Associate (Sr.PA), you will play a key role in supporting the nationwide rollout of activities under the Health and Nutrition pillar (IFA and NDD). Reporting to the National Program Manager, you will collaborate with the Delhi-based team to oversee all aspects of program implementation, including strategic planning, operations, capacity building, IEC, community mobilization, and program and financial management. You will also lead documentation and reporting for internal program management and travel to states to support and review programs, spending about 20% of your time on-site.
You will work closely with the Delhi office team and state teams to ensure seamless coordination and effective execution of program objectives.
Responsibilities
- Assist National Program Manager in the development and/or adaptation and dissemination of deworming and related materials- for advocacy, trainings, awareness, monitoring and others as required at the state and national level as appropriate.
- Assist with policy and advocacy efforts targeting key stakeholders (national/ state level)
- Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual work plans and operational plans for national program activities.
- Monitor program activities and expenditures in alignment with approved work plans and budgets.
- Coordinate with the program team at the Delhi office to track progress and performance of state program activities as per approved work plans, milestones and program strategy.
- Support program team in effective integration of deworming intervention in the annual work plans and Program Implementation Plans (PIPs) of state health missions.
- Collaborate with the Delhi program team to consolidate recommendations for advocacy with state governments on IFA and NDD (Approved in RoP) budgets and work plans.
- Consolidate and prepare quarterly and annual donor reports and related documentation for review.
- Develop documents, briefs, and presentations adhering to organizational guidelines for internal and external use.
- Assist in ensuring quality technical assistance to national and state governments.
- Undertake other duties as necessary as and when assigned by the National Program Manager.
- Post graduate degree in social sciences, public health, health management, or related disciplines
- 4-6 years of experience with international organizations/national and/or state level governments for public health sector related assignments
- Proven experience supporting and collaborating with teams at national and state levels
- Comprehensive knowledge of public health systems and familiarity with school- and anganwadi-based health programs (e.g., maternal/child health preferred)
- Passionate about social programs, with a strong desire to make an impact and contribute to a young, diverse team
- Exceptional program management skills and strict adherence to deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills in English and Hindi
- Proficient in MS Office with excellent documentation and data management skills
- Highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work across diverse, multicultural teams
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
- Life and Accidental insurance,
- PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
- Generous leave,
- Avenues for engagement and recognition.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.
All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
Note: This role will be open for applications until 28th April 2025. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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What We Do
Evidence Action is a global non-profit operating in seven countries in Africa and Asia. We were founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global poverty–many of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions.
Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year by supporting governments to deworm and through our last-mile delivery network providing safe water access. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters.
Every part of our work across the lifecycle of our programs is driven by evidence. This starts with the interventions we select to invest in, and continues as we use real-time data to refine and adapt our operations, including responding rapidly and effectively to resolve challenges as they arise.
Our pursuit of cost-effectiveness is driven by a recognition that when we optimize every aspect of our programs, we can reach as many people–and do as much good– as possible with each dollar. We measure value for money in terms of the number of lives we can help improve.
Scale enables our massive impact. We invest in solutions for which the need is great, and leverage existing networks like schools or community organizations to grow rapidly, minimize costs, and increase efficiencies. We think big and act urgently–because poverty does not wait.
By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more
