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.

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The Role The State Program

Officer will report to the State Program Lead and be based at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (EAII office). You will help adapt and execute Evidence Action's technical assistance approach for Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation under Anaemia Mukt Bharat in Andhra Pradesh, working closely with NHM -Andhra Pradesh/DoHFW, Department of Education, WCD/ICDS, and other partners. The role focuses on high-quality program planning, budget inclusion, supply-chain enablement to the last mile, training cascades, monitoring and coverage validation, and data-driven advocacy.

The position involves collaboration with Evidence Action's MLE, Finance/Procurement, and National Office teams and requires :50% in-state travel.





Responsibilities Policy Advocacy Ensure IFA activities are well planned and adequately budgeted in State PIPs/RoPs, including for pilots/scale-ups

Prepare brief, actionable advocacy notes using field data and evidence; support SPL in state-level decision forums to drive corrective actions across TA areas

Support GoAP to convene regular review meetings (Health, Education, WCD/ICDS) with clear agendas, data packs, minutes, and action trackers

Coordinate with the Health/ NHM IEC cell and Education/WCD counterparts to refresh IFA IEC/BCC content and integrate IFA/WIFS in school platforms; facilitate timely circulars, guidelines, and orders

Engage with allied state platforms and partner agencies to strengthen community mobilisation and dissemination Program Design and Development Coordinate with the National Office and state stakeholders to align state plans with national guidance and GoAP priorities to improve quality and effectiveness

Prepare the state IFA implementation plan with SPL/NO; define milestones, roles, and risk mitigations

Support M&E; process design and tool development with the MLE team; ensure data flows enable timely supervision and course correction

Provide inputs on community mobilisation approaches; identify need-based IEC and social-media materials

Contribute to state program budgets and support training cascades (design, materials, delivery quality, reach) Program Management With the SPL, develop/manage workplans and timelines; track deliverables for internal/external needs; keep SPL updated on progress and risks

Guide and support Regional Coordinators (RCs) for effective field implementation and issue resolution

Develop guidelines, trackers, and tools (supply, coverage, training, supervision, reporting) for implementation and monitoring

Undertake field visits to provide technical support, supervise activities, and liaise with district officials

Work with SPC-MLE to qualitatively analyze monitoring data and provide feedback to field teams for improved coverage validation ("any" and "full" coverage)

Coordinate with government procurement/logistics counterparts (e.g., state logistics MIS/medical services corp.) to strengthen indenting, allocation, and last-mile distribution Knowledge Management Prepare program briefs, process documentation, case studies, and best-practice notes; facilitate dissemination with stakeholders

Engage with stakeholders alongside SPL to share findings and lessons from implementation





Maintain up-to-date program documentation and adhere to KM/file-storage/access guidelines Requirements Essentials: Postgraduate degree in public health, nutrition, health management, Social work or related disciplines

9-10 years' experience in the development sector, preferably delivering technical/advisory support to the Government

Experience collaborating with the Government on maternal, child health, and nutrition programs

Minimum 3 years of experience working with Government departments in Andhra Pradesh

Demonstrated experience in supporting and managing teams

Strong knowledge of public-sector health systems and programs; good understanding of public-health and socio-economic issues in Andhra Pradesh

Ability to synthesize information clearly and produce high-quality documents to tight deadlines

Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills in English; working proficiency in Telugu required

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications

Ability to work with minimal supervision while proactively communicating progress, risks, and support needs

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time within the state Desirable: Familiarity with Andhra Pradesh's socio-cultural context and administrative processes

Action-oriented, flexible, and entrepreneurial problem-solver with strong prioritization across multiple deadlines

Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder levels

Strong interest in the development sector and working in diverse, mission-driven teams 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

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, August 21, 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 candidate.

📌 State Program Officer ( EAII Advisors) (Vijayawada)
🏢 Evidence Action
📍 Vijayawada