Senior State Program Coordinator (EAII Advisors)

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 11 countries, our team of 900+ 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

The Senior State Program Coordinator (Sr. SPC), Technical Assistance (TA), will lead the execution of the Safe Water program at the state level. This role is responsible for driving high-quality implementation across field operations, supporting government stakeholders, and ensuring strong coordination between field teams and state leadership.

The Sr. SPC will manage Field and District Coordinators, oversee water treatment site operations, and use data-driven insights to strengthen program delivery. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Program Operations , India Safe Water Program.

Responsibilities

Field Team Coordination and Monitoring (40%)

• Lead and manage a team of Field and District Coordinators to ensure effective implementation of device installations and community engagement activities
• Monitor team performance, provide ongoing guidance, and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to address operational challenges
• Design and deliver training and capacity-building initiatives for field teams
• Conduct regular field visits to support execution and ensure quality standards
• Share regular updates on progress, challenges, and key risks with the Manager, Operations

Data Management and Analysis (40%)

• Serve as the primary owner of program data systems to track progress and flag risks across the state
• Analyze field data on a weekly basis to inform decision-making and improve program performance
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to strengthen delivery
• Collaborate with the State Senior Manager, Safe Water Operations, to develop and track work plans and timelines

Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Ensure effective coordination between field teams and external stakeholders to meet program targets
• Support field teams in resolving on-ground challenges and escalations

Requirements

• Experience with proven increasing responsibilities in project management, program operations and scaling strategies. Graduate degrees in those domains are preferred
• Strong ability to use internal information management systems for analytical, decision making, and monitoring purposes
• Experience handling geographically dispersed teams and holding them accountable to target timelines. Preference for strong knowledge of public sector (preferably Water) systems, structures and programs
• Experience conducting Training of Trainers (ToT) modules to build capacities of staff in charge of providing technical assistance to government officials
• Minimum 8+ years of experience working with national / international organizations, particularly on program delivery and technical assistance
• Experience overseeing complex program operations
• Strong communication skills in English and Telugu
• Willingness to travel at least 30% of the time

Position Location

Vijayawada, AP. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits

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
• Mental and physical well-being benefits
• Learning and Development benefit
• 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.

Note: This role will be open for applications until 04th May, 2026. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We may close this search earlier than the specified date if we find the right fit. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidate