Description
This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India.
Position Overview
Job Title: Senior Officer, Safe Water Operations
Employment Status: Full Time
Position Location: New Delhi
The Officer, Safe Water Operations plays a key role in supporting the daily operations and implementation of the Safe Water program. Reporting to the Manager, Safe Water Operations, the Officer is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of field-level activities and coordination across multiple sites. This includes overseeing the deployment, installation, and maintenance of water treatment devices while working closely with local teams, government bodies, vendors, and other stakeholders.
The Officer will be instrumental in facilitating the supply chain processes, monitoring inventory, and ensuring compliance with organizational protocols. A significant part of the role involves working on the ground to support state-level teams, ensuring that all field operations align with program goals. Additionally, the Officer will be responsible for collecting and analyzing field data to monitor performance and report key findings to the Manager.
This position requires a hands-on approach, with the Officer expected to conduct regular site visits to assess the implementation of water treatment systems, provide basic training to local teams, and troubleshoot any operational issues. The role also involves working closely with local government officials, vendors, contractors and other external stakeholders ensuring that the program is integrated smoothly within broader public health and water sanitation efforts.
The Officer must be comfortable managing multiple priorities, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet program objectives. Frequent travel (up to 60%) is required to visit state-based programs, primarily during business days, with some weekend engagements expected.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong interest in water, sanitation, and public health, offering hands-on experience in managing field operations and contributing to impactful public health programs.
Responsibilities
● Assist in the implementation of the Safe Water program by supporting state and field-level teams in program activities.
● Coordinate the deployment, installation, and basic maintenance of water treatment devices in line with organizational protocols.
● Coordinate with vendors and local stakeholders to ensure timely procurement and distribution of program materials.
● Monitor daily operations at the local level to ensure that program activities meet performance and quality standards.
● Liaise with local government officials and partners to ensure alignment with government policies such as Jal Jeevan Mission.
● Assist in managing the supply chain, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.
● Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and identify any issues or challenges in implementation.
● Collect data and feedback from field teams and ensure accurate reporting on program activities and challenges to the Manager.
● Development of basic training materials and provide basic training to local field teams and contractors on the operation and maintenance of water treatment devices.
● Collaborate with local government bodies, including Jal Jeevan Mission officials, to align activities with government initiatives.
● Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
● Ensure that operational challenges are reported and addressed promptly, with recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Requirements
Essentials
● A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, environmental science, public health). A master’s degree or relevant advanced certification is preferred.
● 2-3 years of experience in operations, project implementation, or fieldwork, preferably within the water, sanitation, or public health sectors.
● Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
● Basic understanding of supply chain management, vendor coordination, and procurement process.
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
● Proficiency in using MS Office/ Google Workspace applications, data collection, and reporting techniques.
● Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time for field visits, primarily within the state
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
● Ability to work effectively with local teams and stakeholders, including government officials.
● Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English.
Desirable
● Experience working with government programs such as Jal Jeevan Mission or other WASH initiatives.
● Prior experience working with NGOs or in the water, sanitation, or public health sector.
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Benefits
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:
- comprehensive health insurance,
- retirement savings options,
- life insurance,
- generous leave,
- avenues for engagement and recognition.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual’s credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.
About EAII Advisors
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports the implementation of the school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day program, as well as iron and folic acid supplementation programs, across 11 states by providing technical assistance to applicable state ministries of health, education, and women and child development. Moving forward, EAII Advisors aims to expand its impact by collaborating with more state governments on these existing programs, as well as supporting new public health, water, & nutrition programming.
About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development – we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness. Since our founding in 2013, we have reached over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.
We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Program has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Safe Water Now provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.
We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.
We are global. Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background – with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.
We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action – because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.
We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.
About the India Safe Water Team
Evidence Action’s Safe Water Now program provides safe drinking water to over 10 million people across rural Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment may be among the most cost-effective interventions available to save young children’s lives, reducing all-cause child mortality by about 25%. The Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program – based on research by a Nobel-winning economist – utilizes an innovative and human-centric design to deliver clean water at the source in rural settings, achieving usage rates which are 5x that of comparable interventions. Evidence Action recently launched a next generation technology, In-Line Chlorination (ILC) in Uganda and Malawi, targeting rural, peri-urban, and urban communities, which has the potential to be even more cost-effective. Over the past year, we’ve more than double our footprint in East Africa and are actively exploring opportunities for expansion into new countries.
In addition to its longstanding work in East Africa, Evidence Action, through its technical partner in India, EAII Advisors, is launching a major technical assistance program to help the government of India reach 17.5 million people with safe water. This complements the Indian government’s effort to bring water access to every household in the country.
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.
All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
We may end this search process earlier than the specified close date in case of exceptional candidates. Due to resource constraints, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
