State Program Officer

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 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 10 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 For more information read about our work here 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 This role will report to the State Program Lead and be based at Lucknow Uttar Pradesh The SPO will help adapt and execute our approach for Iron and Folic Acid supplementation under Anaemia Mukt Bharat in Uttar Pradesh working closely with NHM-UP DoHFW Departments of Basic Secondary Education WCD ICDS and other partners In addition to IFA the SPO will provide system-strengthening support to our Deworm the World Initiative for National Deworming Day NDD The role focuses on high-quality program planning budget inclusion supply-chain enablement to the last mile training cascades monitoring and coverage validation and data-driven advocacy including for out-of-school children and private-school pilots The position involves collaboration with our MLE Finance Procurement and national office NO teams and requires up to 40 in-state travel Note - This is a full-time office-based role requiring on-site presence five days a week Responsibilities Policy advocacy Ensure IFA activities are well planned and adequately budgeted in State PIPs RoPs including for pilots scale-ups e g private schools Prepare brief actionable advocacy notes using field data and evidence support SPM in state-level decision forums to drive corrective actions across TA areas Support the state to convene regular review meetings and coordinate with key departments Health Education WCD ICDS PRIs for cross-departmental alignment Identify and coordinate with partner agencies for community mobilisation training workshops and dissemination opportunities to enhance engagement Coordinate with the Health NHM IEC cell and Education WCD counterparts to develop refresh state IFA IEC BCC content and integrate IFA WIFS in school platforms facilitate timely circulars guidelines and orders Program Design and Development Coordinate with the National Office and state stakeholders to align state plans with national guidance and GoUP priorities to improve quality and effectiveness Prepare the state IFA implementation plan with SPM NO define milestones roles and risk mitigations Support M E process design and tool development with the MLE team ensure data flows enable timely supervision and course correction Provide inputs on community mobilisation approaches identify need-based IEC and social-media materials Contribute to state program budgets and support training cascades design materials delivery quality reach Program Management With the SPM develop manage workplans and timelines track deliverables for internal external needs keep SPM updated on progress and risks Guide and manage Regional Coordinators RCs for effective field implementation and issue resolution Develop guidelines trackers and tools for implementation and monitoring supply coverage training supervision reporting Undertake field visits to provide technical support supervise activities and liaise with district officials as required Work with SPC-M E to qualitatively analyze monitoring data and provide feedback to field teams for improved coverage validation Coordinate with government procurement logistics counterparts e g state logistics MIS UPMSC interfaces to strengthen indenting allocation and last-mile distribution Facilitate Albendazole forecasting indenting pre-positioning and last-mile distribution before NDD joint supervision on NDD days rapid issue resolution e g stock imbalances returns and timely consolidation of NDD coverage reports Knowledge Management Prepare program briefs process documentation case studies and best-practice notes facilitate dissemination with stakeholders Engage with stakeholders alongside State Lead to share findings and lessons from implementation Maintain up-to-date program documentation and adhere to KM file-storage access guidelines Requirements Essentials Postgraduate degree in public health nutrition health management or related disciplines 6-8 years experience in the development sector preferably delivering technical advisory support to the Government Experience collaborating with the Government on maternal child health and nutrition programs At least 3 years of experience working with Government departments in Uttar Pradesh Demonstrated experience in supporting and managing teams Strong knowledge of public-sector health systems and programs good understanding of public-health and socio-economic issues in Uttar Pradesh Ability to synthesize information clearly and produce high-quality documents to tight deadlines Excellent communication presentation and documentation skills in English working proficiency in Hindi required Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications Ability to work with minimal supervision while proactively communicating progress risks and support needs Willingness to travel 40 within the state Desirable Action-oriented flexible and entrepreneurial problem-solver with strong prioritization across multiple deadlines Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder levels Strong interest in the development sector and working in diverse mission-driven teams Benefits 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