EAII Advisors State Program Coordinator, MLE, Uttarakhand

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India 

Position Overview  

Job Title: State Program Coordinator – Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation

Employment Status: Full Time

Position Location: Dehradun 

EAII invites applications for the position of State Program Coordinator- Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation (SPC-MLE) in Uttarakhand.

About the Position:

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.

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

Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development – we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Since our founding in 2013, we have reached over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator. 

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Program has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Safe Water Now provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.  

We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.  

We are global. Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background – with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.  

We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action – because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.  

We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us. 

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.