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 the implementation of the school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day program, as well as iron and folic acid supplementation programs, across 10 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
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.
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.
About Safe Water Now
Evidence Action’s Safe Water Now program provides safe drinking water to over 10 million people across rural Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment may be among the most cost-effective interventions available to save young children's lives, reducing all-cause child mortality by about 25%. The Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program, based on research by a Nobel-winning economist, utilizes an innovative and human-centric design to deliver clean water at the source in rural settings, achieving usage rates which are 5x that of comparable interventions. Evidence Action recently launched a next generation technology, In-Line Chlorination (ILC) in Uganda and Malawi, targeting rural, peri-urban, and urban communities, which has the potential to be even more cost-effective. Over the past year, we’ve more than doubled our footprint in East Africa and are actively exploring opportunities for expansion into new countries.
In addition to its longstanding work in East Africa, Evidence Action, through its technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, is launching a major technical assistance program to help the government of India reach 17.5 million people across multiple states with safe water. This complements the Indian government’s effort to bring water access to every household in the country.
The Role
The Manager, Safe Water Operations will play a critical role in overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of the Safe Water program across multiple states in India. You report directly to the Senior Manager, Safe Water Operations (SMSWO), you will lead day-to-day operations, working closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure that the program's objectives are met with the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for strategic planning, operational excellence, and scaling the program in alignment with organizational goals.
This role requires a proactive leader with strong experience in process improvement, vendor management, and supply chain oversight. You will focus on improving operational processes, monitoring performance metrics, and addressing potential challenges as they arise.
You will oversee the deployment and maintenance of water treatment devices in multiple states, ensuring timely procurement and efficient operations across the supply chain. Regular reporting on program progress and risks to the Senior Manager is essential. Field visits to program sites will also be a critical aspect of this role, helping ensure that on-ground teams are supported and compliance with protocols is maintained.
The role demands excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills, you will regularly collaborate with government bodies, and partners to align program activities with broader national goals. A major focus will also be on mentoring state-level teams, conducting training, and developing tools and materials to support consistent execution across all states. You will require travel up to 50% of the time, primarily within business days, with some potential weekend engagements.
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