Program Manager

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<strong>This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.<br/><br/><br/></strong><strong>About EAII<br/><br/></strong>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 11 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.<br/><br/><strong>About Evidence Action<br/><br/></strong>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><ul><li>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. </li><li>Through Safe Water Now, we've saved the lives of over 15,000 children. </li><li>Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. <br/><br/></li></ul>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.<br/><br/><strong>About The Role<br/><br/></strong>The National Program Manager - will report to and support the Associate Director- Programs to oversee implementation of all EAII's technical support programs to state governments in select states in India. Through the respective State Program Manager, this position is responsible for managing all aspects of state level program implementation, including strategic planning, development of operations plans, capacity building, IEC and community mobilization efforts, advocacy and reporting, state annual budget preparation and monthly analysis with guidance from the Director Programs (PD) /Associate Director (AD). The National Program Manager will be responsible for engagement with government and non-government stakeholders, coordination with team members, identifying risks and planning for mitigation, status reporting, communication and documentation, including proposal/concept note writing.<br/><br/>The National Program Manager will be required to travel to state-based programs for about 40% of the time. Travel is primarily during business days, while occasional weekend engagements may be expected.<br/><br/><strong>Roles &amp; Responsibilities Of The Position<br/><br/><br/></strong><strong>Program Management<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Work closely with and supervise state teams in select states to develop and maintain a high level of support to state governments for effective implementation of Evidence Action programs under Nutrition domain in the state</li><li>Lead in developing and managing program work-plans and timelines with team/individual responsibilities assigned to ensure timely and high-quality reports/ deliverables for internal and external purposes. Ensure that the Associate Director - Programs is kept up to date on progress against the program work plan and timelines. </li><li>Lead the development of guidelines, trackers and tools to be used by state teams for program implementation and monitoring</li><li>Support the development and review of program activities and reports with state offices on a monthly/quarterly basis and identify and correct performance issues</li><li>Keep a track of program activities and budget expenditure, prepare progress reports for submission to stakeholders on time</li><li>Support state teams to use program monitoring and evaluation data for strengthening program strategies for better outcomes</li><li>Responsible for coordinating with the SPMs to ensure timely State level planning, budgeting and maintenance of the various databases</li><li>Collaborate with grants team to track the expenditures, commitments and balance of funds under the program budget, draft project budget revisions, and related record keeping</li><li>Carry out field visits to state offices to provide program and technical support as needed<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Program Design &amp; Development <br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Conduct scoping exercise, identify and assess areas of expansion, various program benefits and risks associated with providing technical assistance to state governments on health &amp; nutrition program, and develop mitigation strategies to overcome any such risks</li><li>Coordinate with state-based teams, work with stakeholders (including departments of Education, Women and Child Development and Health) to ensure that the design and implementation of Evidence Action programs follows standard protocols, Evidence Action's operational practices and are aligned with Government efforts in order to improve program quality and effectiveness</li><li>Support with the design of M&amp;E processes and developing data collection tools, in support of and coordination with the MLE team. Identify human resource needs at national and state level and work with the program and HR team for recruitments as necessary</li><li>Support in development of communications and advocacy plans and work with EAII communications unit for preparation of press releases, project brochures/flyers and others communications material related to programs</li><li>Provide inputs/support other teams in the design and development of program communication and training materials for uses as per the guidelines issued by the government<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Stakeholder engagement and partnership building<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Identify and guide external opportunities for strategic engagement to advance Evidence Action's priorities in country including technical working groups at national and state levels</li><li>Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and networks with multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder platforms to engage diverse set of actors (e.g. social activists, technical agencies, and media, academia, and civil society, members of the medical community, influential CSOs and networks) and identify opportunities for strategic engagement to advance Evidence Action's priorities in India</li><li>Attend meetings with governments, other technical agencies and partners related to promoting - Evidence Action programs' integration and expansion, as well as disseminating results and lessons learned</li><li>Report to and support the Associate Director - Programs on stakeholder alignment, replication, mainstreaming and scaling up of best practices and evidence<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Technical Assistance<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Provide critical and technical support on research, monitoring and evaluations of the Evidence Action's programs within existing states and for expansion of technical assistance on Evidence Action programs (currently IFA supplementation and deworming) to other states as appropriate</li><li>Conduct landscape analysis, policy review, advocacy and donor scanning related to focused thematic areas</li><li>Scope new program opportunities in collaboration with the Accelerator global team. </li><li>Support in identifying funding opportunities and coordinating the development of project proposals under the guidance of Program Director, Associate Director and in close coordination with fundraising nodal, Communication and MLE teams</li><li>Work with state teams to plan and organize a broad range of advocacy efforts, such as stakeholders' meetings and dissemination opportunities to improve program</li><li>Work with Monitoring &amp; Evaluation team for effective utilization of the results and findings for improvement in program quality</li><li>Assist in developing program budgets<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Knowledge Management (KM)<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Work closely with the Director - Programs, Associate Director Programs to engage with the domain experts and support in developing country specific evidence-based policy briefs and to generate a discourse on system strengthening and improving program outcomes</li><li>Support and develop KM products, briefs, policy notes and engage with key policy makers and eminent and influential leaders to help position Evidence Action viewpoints into public policy and legislations and function as a repository of latest evidence and improve access to information</li><li>Engage with stakeholders on critical technical issues to share findings from Evidence Action's implementation experiences, ongoing and completed research studies and to generate a public discourse</li><li>Ensure program documentation is kept up to date for institutional memory. </li><li>Ensure the Evidence Action program's knowledge management practices adhere to internal knowledge management guidelines with respect to file storage and access. <br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br/><br/><br/></strong><strong>Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies<br/><br/><br/></strong><strong>Essentials<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Post graduate degree in nutrition, social sciences, public health, health management or related disciplines</li><li>Minimum 12 years of experience working with national / international organizations, particularly on program delivery. Experience of technical and advisory services to Governments or working with Governments on development sector (preferably health sector) at any level will be a bonus</li><li>Result-oriented with proven ability to manage, track and coordinate complex multi-partner large-scale programs</li><li>Demonstrated successful experience in leading, building and managing high performing teams through a culture transformation towards empowerment, transparency and accountability</li><li>Strong knowledge of public sector (preferably health) systems, structures and programs</li><li>Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality of results, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, presentation and documentation skills in English are essential for reports and brief writing</li><li>Ability to synthesize information clearly and produce good quality documents keeping to tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to network and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program. The position will particularly require a strong ability to engage and negotiate with senior government officials at state and national level in India</li><li>Ability to assess programmatic risks and develop and manage effective mitigation strategies</li><li>Ability to use effectively tools and systems for financial planning and tracking (e.g. disbursement tracking systems)</li><li>Exceptional ability to work with minimal supervision, while also proactively and regularly communicating upward relevant progress updates and bottlenecks requiring attention or support from leadership</li><li>Willing to travel at least 40% of the time<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Desirable<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Action-oriented, flexible approach and entrepreneurial problem-solving, with an ability to manage multiple competing deadlines</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization</li><li>Strong interest in the development sector and desire to be a part of a young and diverse team<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.<br/><br/><strong>Position Location<br/><br/></strong>The role is based in New Delhi, India.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Benefits<br/><br/><br/></strong><strong>Benefits<br/><br/></strong>EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:<br/><br/><ul><li>comprehensive health insurance,</li><li>retirement savings options,</li><li>life insurance,</li><li>generous leave,</li><li>avenues for engagement and recognition<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Compensation: </strong>Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.<br/><br/><em><strong>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.<br/><br/></strong></em>All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
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EAII Advisors National Program Manager

<div class="styles_JDC__dang-inner-html__h0K4t"><div> <div> The programme would support the Clean Cooking initiatives of multiple Indian States. The programme would assess the cooking energy requirements, sectors, and potential for cooking for these states in collaboration with relevant stakeholders which would then follow into the Designing and Development of a state-level Green Cooking program, and Effective Roll-out and Implementation of this Strategy/plan.  </div> About the Role/Position - Program Manager  <div> Manage the program end-to-end, along with the team on-ground. The responsibilities would include but not limited to:  </div> Program Management &amp; Reporting  <ul> <li> End-to-end project management: planning, execution, monitoring, reporting and closure.  </li> <li> Develop activity plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.  </li> <li> Coordinate partnerships with stakeholders: policymakers, enterprises, funding agencies, program partners, and service delivery teams.  </li> <li> Co-ordination with Experts for their Input and required outcome.  </li> <li> Lead the teams at State-level and lead the work of ground agencies/partners.  </li> <li> Manage progress reports, newsletters, and updates in physical and virtual formats.  </li> <li> Organize and maintain project data, ensuring timely execution and compliance.  </li> <li> Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual progress reports for stakeholders.  </li> <li> Manage team dynamics and support team building.  </li> <li> Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project goals.  </li> </ul> Knowledge Resource Development  <ul> <li> Track advancements in clean cooking technologies, energy policies, and market trends.  </li> <li> Resource for Research, Workshops and Stakeholder connect workshops and outreach.  </li> <li> Guide the analysis and interpretation of project data, ensuring evidence-based decisions are made to optimize the technology and field interventions.  </li> <li> Engaging Experts and Internal Team for Report and other resource development.  </li> </ul> Who Should Apply?  <ul> <li> A Self-Starter with a prior experience of managing a large project with Implementation in multiple states (atleast in 2 States).  </li> <li> Strong network and connect with the relevant stakeholders.  </li> <li> Experience: 5 to 7 years of valid experience in clean cooking, energy transition/energy efficiency sector.  </li> <li> Post Graduate/MBA or equivalent.  </li> <li> Strong research, writing, and communication skills (both written and oral).  </li> <li> Ability to present complex ideas clearly to stakeholders at various levels, including government and industry partners.  </li> <li> Candidates with Clean cooking experience preferred.  </li> </ul> </div></div>

Program Manager - Clean Cooking

<div class="styles_JDC__dang-inner-html__h0K4t"><div> <div> <div> <div> As a Program Manager, we re looking for a sharp, data-driven operator to lead our Atlys Fulfillment Centre <strong> </strong> (AFC) function. As the  <strong> Head of AFC </strong> , you ll be responsible for ensuring our fulfillment operations across locations are running seamlessly, efficiently, and in line with Atlys high standards of customer experience. </div> <div> This is a core leadership role that requires operational depth, a strong process mindset, and the ability to collaborate with teams across geographies. <br/> <br/> <strong> The Job </strong> </div> <ul> <li> <div> <strong> Oversee end-to-end operations </strong>  from our Corporate Office in Delhi while maintaining visibility across all global AFC locations. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Build and maintain dashboards </strong>  to track sub-process level TATs, performance metrics, and operational bottlenecks. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Own daily workflows and SLAs, </strong>  ensuring promised ETAs are consistently met across teams. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Continuously audit and improve processes </strong>  to reduce inefficiencies, standardize operations, and scale with demand. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Implement quality and risk control mechanisms </strong>  to eliminate errors and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Travel to AFC locations </strong>  for audits, performance reviews, and cross-site alignment initiatives. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Collaborate with internal teams </strong>  (CX, Tech, Customer Success) to ensure operational goals align with broader company priorities. </div> </li> <li> <div> <strong> Foster a learning culture </strong>  by extracting insights from data and using them to drive smarter decisions across the function. <br/> </div> </li> </ul> <div> <strong> The Ideal Candidate </strong> </div> <ul> <li> <div> 5+ years in fulfillment, control tower, or ops leadership roles with a previous experience setting up or scaling multi-location fulfillment operations with a Startup. </div> </li> <li> <div> Bachelor s/Master s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field </div> </li> <li> <div> Strong analytical skills; Hands on Experience with Google Sheets (SQL/Python a plus) </div> </li> <li> <div> Excellent communication and stakeholder management </div> </li> <li> <div> Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership environments </div> </li> <li> <div> Open to frequent travel across global AFC sites </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div>

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