Senior Associate

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

We are looking for a Senior Associate - Market Shaping to join our India Safe Water team to support our activities related to rapid programmatic scaling and reports to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations. This role involves supporting efforts to strengthen India's domestic supply ecosystem for water treatment chemicals, particularly chlorine-based products e.g. TCCA90, contractors for in-line chlorination (ILC) device procurement, installation, and comprehensive maintenance services, and other program related products and vendors. The role involves conducting market and policy analyses, engaging with manufacturers and distributors, and supporting the design and implementation of strategies to improve product and vendor availability, affordability, and quality. You will play a vital role in supporting vendor management and fostering sector partnerships to advance our mission of safe water access across India.

The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of markets and public health, combining analytical rigor with stakeholder engagement.

Further, this role also involves assisting with project management, data synthesis, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure the seamless execution of program goals such as process improvement, system development, and team capacity building. Candidates who enjoy tackling complex problems and flexibility in their role will excel. The candidate must be capable of proactively identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities. Timely completion of deliverables, pro-active communication, and quick thinking on their feet are key traits that we are looking for. The successful candidate does not need to come from a traditional development background.

Responsibilities

Market Shaping (30%)

• Support market assessments for key water treatment commodities, including demand estimation, supply chain mapping, pricing trends, and market context.

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to gather information and surface opportunities for scaling ILC solutions.

• Provide analytical inputs into strategy development led by senior team members that encourage adoption of ILC technologies across demand and supply-side actors.
• Assist in implementing market-shaping activities such as supplier landscaping, sourcing exercises, and preparation of technical assistance materials.
• Provide background research, briefing notes, and coordination support for ISW's participation in relevant forums or meetings.
• Track progress against market-shaping tasks and maintain updated documentation, including KPIs and internal trackers.

Stakeholder Management (30%)

• Support engagement with manufacturers, distributors, and other supply-chain actors, primarily through preparatory research, logistics, and follow-up.
• Coordinate with government agencies, procurement entities, and technical experts under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in organizing vendor symposia and similar events, ensuring smooth execution and effective communication.

Materials and Report Drafting (20%)

• Draft internal materials to support trainings, meetings, and planning processes.
• Analyze and summarize information from internal and external sources to support work planning and decision-making.
• Assist in developing and organizing training content, including videos and resource compilations.
• Prepare meeting notes, program updates, and supporting documents for internal and external use.

Project Management (10%)

• Support project planning by helping track timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Maintain organized documentation for project workstreams and contribute to process improvement efforts.

Flex Capacity (10%)

• Provide ad hoc support for strategic planning, learning, monitoring, and other emerging needs as the program scales.

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, engineering, public policy, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 2–4 years of professional experience in consulting, supply chain management, public health, or development sector roles
• Excellent spoken and written English and Hindi; Other languages are a plus
• Ability to synthesize information clearly and draft high-quality written documents keeping to tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively communicate relevant updates and bottlenecks requiring attention or support from leadership
• Ability to develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Able to work within a matrixed, complex organizational structure
• Passion for the mission and values of Evidence Action and for creating value in international development
• Prepared to travel within India, as required, to support government engagements, programs, and other organizational needs (approximately 20% of the time)

Disclaimer: The job description provided above is a general outline of the typical responsibilities and requirements for the role. It may be modified or expanded based on the specific needs and structure of the organization.

Position Location

This role is based at New Delhi, India.

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. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions
• Life and Accidental insurance
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Generous leave
• Mental and physical well-being benefits
• 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 mentioning their current and expected salary.

Note: 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.