EAII Advisors State Program Coordinator, MLE

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 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

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

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,andDocumentation relatedactivities. He/she will also assistin the implementation of theNational 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 analyseotherstate-specific program-related indicators from available sources.
• Ensure that all data collected is subjected to data quality assurance procedures.
• DevelopMLE-related training plansand providetraining for regional/district coordinators and tele-callers.
• Responsible forcreating 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 programand developing a system for tracking programactivities using indicators, trackers, and dashboards.
• Perform other tasks as and when required and given.

Requirements

• 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 anunderstanding of theGovernment health system, understanding ofschool and Anganwadi-based data collection,children and adolescent health programs, and government initiatives associated withanaemia and deworming(preferred)
• Professional experience of workingin 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.

Position Location

This position is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an India employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India for roles based in India.

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.

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.

Qualification

Master's Degree