Strategy and Operations Manager - Nutrition, IFA, DTW (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 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

We are seeking a Manager who can provide strategy, technical, and project management support to two programs in India. They will have strong problem-solving capabilities, be able to work independently, and effectively manage relationships across multiple teams. This role will be report to the Director, Programs. 

She/he will contribute to the success of our programming in India by actively supporting program strategy development, team coordination, and the development of key external outputs. They will provide consistent, high-quality support for DTW and IFA programs in India to ensure we improve program quality and achieve our collective goals.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Technical Support

• Significantly contribute to the iteration of DTW and IFA’s program strategies to achieve long-term goals and address key programmatic bottlenecks.
• Ensure program strategies and approaches are aligned with the latest global guidance and evidence for the interventions we’re supporting.
• Support the design of tools and approaches to effectively implement program strategies. 
• Serve as a key point of connection between EAII and EA Global technical teams, ensuring strategies reflect program realities as well as global best practices.

Project Management & Operations

• Collaborate with DTW and IFA program leads across the global and India teams on the timely design and execution of the programs’ delivery models, including:

1. Defining and refining key program milestones, targets, and activities.
2. Monitoring progress by creating and updating work plans (both annual and project-specific), budgets, risk assessments, roles and responsibility matrices, and other program management tools.
3. Closely coordinating with the India team and cross-cutting functional teams (including MLE, cost-effectiveness, grants, finance, and communications) through regular check-in calls to ensure cohesive achievement of program priorities and outcomes.

• Conduct analysis on program data and draw out key insights and trends. Support building data dashboards and other data tools to support program learning and monitoring.
• Develop and review program templates and documents to monitor and advance key program activities.
• Implement knowledge management best practices to ensure that knowledge products from DTW and IFA are being retained and shared effectively.

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop dissemination plans, in consultation with the communications and MLE teams, to ensure program results are effectively shared with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop decks and reports that effectively summarize our program strategies and results for different technical and non-technical audiences, including donors and government partners.
• Support donor engagement, including supporting the donor reporting process for the India DTW and IFA programs.
• Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including implementing partners and donors as needed.

New Program Development

• Provide strategic inputs on the design and launch of new programs in India.
• Develop program budgets and collaborate closely with our cost effectiveness team to ensure efficient resource allocation and maximum impact.
• Bring strong project management skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to building programs that create meaningful change.

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as public health, international development, public policy/administration, economics, statistics, or business, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated program management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, including the production and management of work plans
• Strong Analytical Skills: Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop strategic insights
• Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions
• Experience in effectively communicating and negotiating with, presenting to, and managing a variety of stakeholders in multicultural settings, including researchers, implementing partners, donors, and government officials
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to communicate evidence-based programming and results to a non-technical audience clearly and succinctly. Adept at developing decks and documents for external use (e.g., case studies, reports, concept notes, articles/blog posts)
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and the Google Workspace
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, handle ambiguity, and work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while also proactively communicating relevant progress updates and bottlenecks requiring attention or support from leadership
• Passion for Evidence Action’s core values, mission, and programs
• Ability to travel within India and internationally up to 30% of the time
  

Desirable

• Experience working in the non-profit and/or international development sector

Disclaimer: The job description provided above is a general outline of the typical responsibilities and requirements for the role. It may be modified or expanded based on the specific needs and structure of the organization.

Position Location

This role is based at New Delhi, India.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Indian 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. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions
• Life and Accidental insurance
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Generous leave
• Mental and physical well-being benefits
• 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.