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District Coordinator - Technical Assistance (EAII Advisors)

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Alluri Sitharama Raju, Andhra Pradesh, India
OnsiteContract
Responsibilities:lead field, coordinate stakeholders, monitor implementation
Requirements Summary:Experience providing technical advisory services to governments; bachelor’s degree or higher with 4-6 years in development; lead teams; implement large programs; strong communication in Hindi/Telugu and English; willing to travel ~70%; driving license and own vehicle; proficient in MS Office.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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Job Description

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 District Coordinator (DC) will report to the Senior State Program Coordinator and will be required to act as the leader of a team of Field Coordinators conducting numerous activities on the ground in coordination with stakeholders. The DC will be responsible for government advocacy efforts at the district level to train on our Safe Water program operations, direct coordination of the different stakeholders involved, and engage with government officials to ensure the correct implementation of the program. The DC will be also responsible for coordinating a team of Field Coordinators who will be in charge of similar tasks at the sub-district/block/mandal level.

Responsibilities

Field Team Coordination and Monitoring (50%)

  • Lead a team of Field Coordinators to ensure the effective implementation of the Safe Water program across stakeholders. Supervise village- and district-level program teams to ensure timely execution and optimal utilization of field resources.
  • Oversee data collection and the execution of deliverables by partner agencies, including installations, community engagement sessions, and training. Ensure proper maintenance and functionality of in-line chlorinator devices across all district locations.
  • Conduct regular field visits to intervention locations to provide programmatic and technical support. Ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of operations across all allocated areas.

Government advocacy and stakeholder engagement (30%)

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with senior regional and district officials to serve as a trusted resource. All high-level interactions must align with state office guidelines and receive prior supervisor approval. 
  • Technical support to district authorities in developing water Inline chlorination related documents and tools, ensuring they are established for long-term sustainability.
  • Deliver targets set by Sr. SPCs for government engagement activities, with end-to-end ownership and accountability for field deliverables.
  • Lead training initiatives for district-level officials to ensure the effective implementation of the Safe Water program, Coordination with Government officials and internal team for the training sessions delivered by Field Coordinators.

State-level programmatic and planning support (20%)   

  • Support the Senior State Program Coordinator in developing and managing work plans and timelines to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Review program activities and reports on a weekly basis, identify performance gaps in field implementation, and take corrective actions as per internally developed SOPs and systems, while effectively escalating any risks or challenges affecting quality and timelines.
  • Coordinate with Sr. SPC and state team members to conduct focused studies - such as adaptive assessments, root cause analyses, back-checks, and mandal-level FGDs - along with other priority initiatives.