Associate, India Safe Water

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.

About India Safe Water

India's Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has connected more than 150 million rural households to tap water; a historic achievement in water access. Most rural piped systems deliver water that is untreated, and chlorination remains the missing step between coverage and safety. That's where Evidence Action's India Safe Water (ISW) program comes in. Working alongside government partners, our program installs in-line chlorination (ILC) devices at village water sources; a cost-effective, proven technology that automatically treats water as it flows through the system. 

Reporting to the Manager of ISW,  you will support the implementation of our programming in India. You will be accountable for the quality and timeliness of analytical, coordination, and donor-facing deliverables that inform program decisions. You will coordinate closely with our India-based team and provide surge support as needs arise, including through in-person collaboration in the Delhi office or state-level field offices. This role calls for analytical and project management skills, along with the ability to work on a dynamic, matrixed, and cross-cultural team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Analytical Support (50%)
• Conduct analyses across the India context that estimate unmet need for water treatment, ILC-addressable market and programmatic reach, and develop scenario planning analyses that can inform future program planning, optimization and expansion.
• Develop data visualizations to better communicate the ambition, progress and impact of the ISW program, with the ability to tailor visualizations to different audiences. 
• Support development and tracking of cost-effectiveness measures that capture the impact of ISW’s policy-level engagement at the central and state level, as well as of ISW’s various technical assistance models (e.g., deep dive TA, light-touch TA etc.). 

• Project Management and Coordination (30%)
• Support ISW team to track progress on programmatic theories of change and develop process for flagging when expected trajectories are at risk of being off track. 
• Collaborate with cross-cutting teams (technical, MLE, cost-effectiveness, and program finance) to further ISW’s programmatic objectives 
• Develop strategic program and communications materials that elevate ISW’s theory of change, key successes, broader learnings for the WASH field, etc.

• Surge Support for India-Based Safe Water Team (20%)
• Support the India-based water team as emerging needs arise, including through extended in-person collaboration either in the Delhi office or relevant state-level field offices. This could include: 
• Follow up directly with relevant National team members to operationalize decisions and alignment reached between Global and National teams, ensuring agreed actions move forward on schedule.
• Validate data and assumptions underlying ISW program analyses, working closely with the National team members closest to the data source, and flag discrepancies for review.

• You have 3-5 years of professional experience in program and project support in an international environment, working in development, public health, MLE, or as a management consultant.

• You bring strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with data analysis, cost-effectiveness or cost-benefit analysis, and building dashboards or data visualizations to communicate findings.
• You are proficient in analytical and data visualization tools (such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau).
• You have experience supporting donor engagement or grant-related work; including drafting narratives, reports, or communications materials for external audiences.
• You can generate high-quality content for a range of cross-cultural technical and non-technical audiences. 
• You have the ability to manage complex and interdependent workplans and projects, prioritize, and adapt plans.

Position Location

The preferred base for this role is in our offices in Washington, DC. Additionally, this role will likely require up to 20% international travel to India to support our country teams.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

The expected role range for this US position is listed below. We consider multiple factors when determining the base salary for a role, including but not limited to: role scope, program budgets, internal equity, and a candidate’s qualifications and/or prior experience.

Note: Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role specifications, local statutory requirements, and the cost of labor in the markets where we operate. 

The expected pay range for this full-time role is $60,800 - 68,400 per year.

For US-based roles, Evidence Action provides comprehensive benefits including international health care, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with a matching component, generous and flexible leave options, as well as other employee perks on a reimbursement basis. For more information, visit our careers page or ask our recruiting team!

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.