State Program Officer (EAII Advisors)

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 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 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

Program Design and Development

Program Management

Knowledge Management

Requirements

Essentials

Desirable

Benefits

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include :

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.

Skills Required

Nutrition, Health Management, Microsoft Office, Public Health