Program Officer, Health and Nutrition ( 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 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 Program Officer will manage individual workstreams from start to finish—facilitating coordination among teams, independently overseeing deliverables, and being accountable for their successful completion.

You will report to the National Program Manager and demand a candidate who can work with detailed instructions on daily tasks but bring their own judgement and initiative to the work. 

The Program Officer will engage stakeholders - including state teams and external partners — independently, keep stakeholder needs central to decisions, and identify and address planning challenges. 

We expect approximately 20% travel to program states. 

Responsibilities 

Program Ownership and Coordination

The Program Officer takes end-to-end ownership of assigned workstreams, driving execution against approved plans with minimal hand-holding:

• Own the planning and delivery of assigned IFA supplementation workstreams at the national and state levels. This involves tracking milestones, developing strategic reports, and preparing presentations for state government meetings. Additionally, it includes flagging risks early and improving plans when challenges arise.
• Coordinate across the New Delhi office team and state teams to ensure seamless execution; improve coordination
• Monitor program activities and expenditures against approved work plans; identify deviations and recommend corrective actions independently
• Support integration of IFA supplementation activities into annual work plans and Program Implementation Plans (PIPs) of state health missions
• Contribute to quarterly and annual operational plans, bringing your own recommendations to the table.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent assigned IFA workstreams directly to state teams, implementing partners, and approved external stakeholders — with confidence and without requiring supervisor accompaniment on routine interactions
• Understand and keep stakeholder needs central to your decisions; anticipate what different audiences need and tailor communication accordingly
• Support advocacy efforts targeting key stakeholders at national and state levels, contributing substantive analysis and drafting communications.
• Consolidate and present recommendations for IFA budget advocacy and work plan understanding of state governments.

Reporting, Documentation and Analysis

• Lead preparation and iteration of quarterly and annual donor reports and program documentation with guidance from the National Program Manager.
• Develop documents, briefs, and presentations for internal and external use, observing organisational guidelines and calibrating content to the audience.
• Contribute to program data analysis, interpretation and review; draw on findings to make concrete, evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain rigorous records of program activities, progress, and expenditures; retain and share knowledge products.

Technical Contribution

• Review program tools, guidelines, and materials with a; flag gaps or misalignments with current evidence or organisational standards.
• Help prepare program review materials and performance reports, including your commentary.
• Help ensure quality technical assistance to national and state governments; be a credible technical resource on IFA supplementation for partners.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the National Program Manager.

• Postgraduate degree in public health, social sciences, health management, or a related discipline
• 5-6 years of demonstrated experience in public health or international development, with evidence of having independently owned and delivered program workstreams 
• Familiarity with school- or Anganwadi-based health programs (e.g. maternal/child health, nutrition) strongly preferred
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-level teams (national and state) and manage multiple deliverables against strict deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi; able to produce high-quality documents, donor reports, and presentations that require light review
• Comfortable engaging government officials, implementing partners, and external stakeholders independently and credibly
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong documentation and data management skills and ability to work on AI tools. 
• Results-oriented and self-motivated; brings initiative and a problem-solving mindset to ambiguous situations
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to program states
• Passion for Evidence Action’s mission and a genuine commitment to social impact

Position Location

This position will be based in New Delhi, India. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. 

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
• Mental and physical well-being benefits
• Learning and Development benefit
• Generous leave
• 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.

Note: This role will be open for applications until April 10, 2026. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We may close this search earlier than the specified date if we find the right fit. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.