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.
About Safe Water Now
Evidence Action’s program provides safe drinking water to over 10 million people across rural Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment may be among the most cost-effective interventions available to save young children's lives, reducing all-cause child mortality by about 25%. The Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program, based on research by a Nobel-winning economist, utilizes an innovative and human-centric design to deliver clean water at the source in rural settings, achieving usage rates which are 5x that of comparable interventions. Evidence Action recently launched a next generation technology, In-Line Chlorination (ILC) in Uganda and Malawi, targeting rural, peri-urban, and urban communities, which has the potential to be even more cost-effective. Over the past year, we’ve more than in East Africa and are actively exploring opportunities for expansion into new countries.
In addition to its longstanding work in East Africa, Evidence Action, through its technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, is launching a major technical assistance program to help the government of India reach 17.5 million people across multiple states with safe water. This complements the Indian government’s effort to bring water access to every household in the country.
About the Role
Evidence Action, in partnership with the State Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Madhya Pradesh, is establishing a State Program Management Unit (SPMU) to support the integration of in-line chlorination programs into the state budgets. You will play a critical role in understanding the budgetary processes of the PHED in Madhya Pradesh. You role will also focus on developing detailed documentation and reports that facilitate the inclusion of in-line chlorination programs within state financial planning and procurement processes.
Roles & Responsibilities of the Position:
● Lead the development and management of budgets related to in-line chlorination programs within the state JJM frameworks, ensuring alignment with the financial procedures of MP PHED.
● Collaborate with state officials from MP PHED to ensure that the budgetary and procurement requirements for in-line chlorination programs are met, including the preparation of cost estimates and financial forecasts.
● Report to EAII Advisors national team on the development of state-specific frameworks, procurement tenders and SOPs that align with national budget guidelines and state priorities.
● Act as liaison between EAII Advisors and MP PHED on matters related to budget planning and procurement, ensuring smooth communication and resolving any procedural challenges.
● Develop and organize workshops and training sessions for state and district-level officials on budget management, procurement processes, and financial planning for in-line chlorination devices.
● Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track ILC program & budgetary allocations, procurement outcomes and ensure compliance with state and national guidelines.
● Develop comprehensive documentation, reports to support the integration of in-line chlorination in state-level budgets. Ensure that these documents are tailored to meet the requirements of MP PHED.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
● Master’s/Post Graduate degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
● Minimum of 6+ years of experience in budget management, financial planning, or procurement, preferably within the water sector
● Proven experience working with government agencies, particularly in budget planning, and/or procurement processes
● Strong understanding of public sector financial processes, especially in relation to rural water supply and sanitation programs
● Experience in preparing financial reports and documentation for large-scale government projects
Competencies:
● Financial Expertise: In-depth knowledge of budgetary processes, procurement regulations, and financial management in government projects
● Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial planning with organizational and state government goals, ensuring efficient budget allocation for water treatment programs
● Leadership: Strong ability to lead subordinates, ensuring successful management of budgets and procurement activities
● Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Telugu, English with Hindi preferred (but not mandatory), with the ability to effectively engage with government officials and stakeholders on financial matters
● Problem-Solving: Ability to provide innovative solutions to financial and procurement challenges in a dynamic environment
● Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and make evidence-based recommendations
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.
Location
The role is based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Indian 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,
- retirement savings options,
- life insurance,
- 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.
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
