This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India
About EAII Advisors
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports the implementation of the school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day program, as well as Iron and Folic Acid supplementation programs, across 11 states by providing technical assistance to applicable state ministries of health, education, and women and child development. Moving forward, EAII Advisors aims to expand its impact by collaborating with more state governments on these existing programs, as well as supporting new public health, water, & nutrition programming.
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
Reporting to the State Program Manager (SPM) with a dotted line to the Manager-MLE at the national level, the SPC-MLE will carry out Monitoring, Evaluation, and Documentation related activities. He/she will also assist in the implementation of the National Deworming Day (NDD), IFA Supplementation and other programs in the state of Uttarakhand. As part of this post, the candidate will support the State Program Manager (SPM) in analysing, sharing and disseminating findings and data related to program performance in various platforms.
The SPC-MLE will be required to travel to state-based programs for a maximum 25% of the time. Travel is primarily during business days, while occasional weekend engagements may be expected.
Responsibilities
- Prepare an MLE plan for SPM, prepare IFA, NDD and other program’s work plan, and strengthen monitoring and reporting systems.
- Coordinate with the regional/district coordinators (RC/DC) and tele callers for data collection and quality maintenance.
- Engage in district and block-level data collection, analysis, dissemination, and overall coordination with government officials from the Department of Health, Education, and WECD according to the MLE work plan.
- Prepare and submit reports on time with the assistance of other members of the team, coordinating with Government officials from the Health, WECD, Education, and other government departments and stakeholders/partner organizations.
- Assist the team with data-related reporting by documenting program activities, best practices, and providing technical support. Also, be in charge of creating reports for discussion and decision-making for program improvement.
- Will be in charge of the state's monitoring and documentation (both qualitative and quantitative) of specific interventions implemented as program enhancement measures.
- Assist and support the National MLE team in developing state, district and block targets.
- Will be in charge of preparing data collection and compilation tools, reporting formats/templates, and also facilitate the development and implementation of any electronic data collection tools, digital platforms, reporting applications, etc, aligned with program requirements.
- Will be responsible for secondary data review, review of literature, and analysis of large-scale data from sources such as DLHS, NFHS, Census, CNNS, HMIS, MPR, UDISE, and compile and analyse other state-specific program-related indicators from available sources.
- Ensure that all data collected is subjected to data quality assurance procedures.
- Develop MLE-related training plans and provide training for regional/district coordinators and tele-callers.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality databases which are relevant to the programs.
- Assist the SPM in delivering all tasks pertaining to key monitoring indicators.
- Be in charge of embedding MLE into the program and developing a system for tracking program activities using indicators, trackers, and dashboards.
- Perform other tasks as and when required and given.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Essential
- A master's degree or specialization in social sciences, public health, health administration, or a similar field is required
- Minimum of 5-6 years of MLE, documentation and report writing experience
- Proficiency in database development/management through SPSS or STATA, EPI-Info, Access, Excel, and skills in analysing, interpreting, and communicating information to various stakeholders is required
- Having an understanding of the Government health system, understanding of school and Anganwadi-based data collection, children and adolescent health programs, and government initiatives associated with anaemia and deworming (preferred)
Desirable
- Professional experience of working in a research/consulting firm, preferably with large-scale surveys MLE projects will be an added advantage
- Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills, strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi are essential
- Willingness to travel 25% of the time
- Applicants with a foundation in Population Studies, Statistics, or Demography will be given preference
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Position Location
This position is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an India employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India for roles based in India.
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance,
- Life insurance,
- Generous leaves,
- Retirement savings options (PF & Gratuity)
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 a cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
We may end this search process earlier than the specified close date in case of exceptional candidates. Due to resource constraints, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
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
