EAII Advisors State Program Officer

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 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 and EAII

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 Lead and work from the National Health Mission office based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The SPO will work in close coordination with the State Nodal Officer (SNO) for IFA/AMB and will enable high-quality execution of our technical assistance within GoUP systems speeding up approvals, ensuring that budgeted activities in the State PIP/RoP are implemented in the field, strengthening the supply chain to the last mile, and promoting data-driven reviews and corrective actions across departments (Health/NHM, Basic/Secondary Education, and WCD/ICDS).

The role requires strong navigation of government processes (notes/files/letters/circulars), interdepartmental coordination, and rapid problem-solving. Up to 40% in-state travel is expected for supervision and joint monitoring.

Note - This position requires working from the National Health Mission (NHM) office, with one day a week based at EAII State Office in Lucknow.

Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy and Government Processes

- Work with the SNO and NHM program cells to draft/issue timely government orders, circulars, and letters required for IFA activities (planning, training, reporting, supervision, private-school pilots).
- Prepare succinct notes/decision briefs using monitoring data and field insights to enable quick approvals and inter-department actions.
- Coordinate with Education and WCD/ICDS counterparts (and relevant state missions/offices) to align calendars, platforms, and responsibilities for IFA/WIFS implementation.
- Support inclusion and adequate budgeting in PIP/RoP and track administrative approvals and fund releases linked to planned activities.
- Calendarize and help conduct state-level review meetings (Health, Education, WCD), ensuring clear agendas, data packs, minutes, and action-trackers.

Program Design and Development

- Translate the state strategy into an operational implementation plan with milestones, SOPs, and risk-mitigation; align with SPM/NO and GoUP priorities.
- Co-design training cascades with departments (modules, master trainers, schedules, reach/coverage targets) and ensure quality delivery and documentation.
- Coordinate with state MLE to finalize monitoring tools, supervision checklists, periodic evaluations, and data flows; validate that reporting formats are practical for schools/anganwadis/health facilities.
- Support community-mobilization/IEC needs (including localized content) and leverage state IEC/communications units and partner agencies.

Program Management and Field Enablement

- Maintain a live state workplan and action log; follow through on approvals, letters, trainings, supply movements, coverage reporting, and reviews.
- Coordinate stock reviews with state logistics counterparts (e.g., UPMSCL/state logistics MIS) to strengthen indenting, allocation, and last-mile distribution; surface and resolve bottlenecks (e.g., packaging, batch expiries, reverse logistics).
- Conduct joint field visits with NHM/department officials to supervise trainings, stock positions, dispensing practices, and reporting; issue back-to-office notes with corrective actions.
- Guide district counterparts (RC’s) to pre-position supplies and ensure coverage validation for “any” and “full” coverage.
- Ensure timely data consolidation for review meetings; analyze trends (coverage, stock adequacy, reporting completeness) and recommend course corrections.

Knowledge Management and Documentation

- Produce government-ready documents: PPTs for reviews, office notes, circular drafts, SOPs, meeting minutes, and inter-department coordination letters.
- Document process improvements and case studies (e.g., private-school pilots, supply-chain fixes) and disseminate within GoUP systems.
- Maintain an organized document repository (plans, approvals, letters, minutes, data analyses) as per KM protocols for easy reference and audit.

Requirements

Essentials

- Postgraduate degree in public health, nutrition, health management, public administration, or allied fields
- 6–8 years’ experience in the development/health sector, including technical/advisory support embedded within Government systems
- Demonstrated experience working with GoUP departments (NHM/DoHFW, Education, WCD/ICDS) on maternal, child health, and nutrition programs
- Proven ability to navigate government processes (notes, letters, circulars, approvals, review mechanisms) and drive inter-department coordination
- Strong grounding in public-sector supply chains (planning, indenting, allocation, last-mile distribution) and routine program monitoring/reporting
- Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to convert data/evidence into concise, actionable decision notes
- Working proficiency in Hindi and strong English writing/presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools
- Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time within Uttar Pradesh

Desirable

- Prior experience stationed at NHM/PSU/Directorate or similar embedded roles in Uttar Pradesh
- Track record of facilitating high-stakes reviews (state task forces/mission reviews) and closing action items on tight timelines
- Action-oriented problem solver; able to manage multiple workstreams with minimal supervision and proactive risk escalation
- Comfort working with diverse stakeholders and mission-driven, cross-functional 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.