EAII Advisors Senior Officer Product

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Actions technical partner in India.

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 10 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

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 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.

At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. Youll 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 youre looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.

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 childrens 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.

The Role

This role supports Senior Managers and Managers (Operations and Strategy) in developing and managing the Inline Chlorination Device, guiding its journey from ideation to launch. The position is designed to bridge the gap between technical innovation and practical implementation, ensuring the product is a straightforward inline chlorination system tailored for rural water systems. This role will drive continuous learning, innovation, and technological improvements to ensure scalability and sustainability across diverse rural environments.

Responsibilities:

Leads the Research, Design, and Development team for Safe Water India

Manages products and team throughout their entire life cycle, from conceptual design through design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, and installation and operation support

Collaborate with technical design engineers to implement innovative changes in the device s design.

Conduct field evaluations to understand the performance of current devices and identify areas for improvement.

Engage with technology professors, researchers, and subject-matter experts to stay updated with advancements and integrate relevant findings into the program.

Ensures products are within Indian Regulatory and Compliance standards.

Strategically plan and execute long-term goals to ensure the device is scalable and sustainable in diverse rural environments.

Work closely with the field team to gather insights, troubleshoot issues, and adapt the product based on on-ground realities.

Build strong partnerships with academic institutions, experts, and community stakeholders to foster continuous learning and collaboration.

Liaises with product vendors to ensure product quality

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, design specifications, and operational guidelines.

Create and deliver reports, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to support internal and external stakeholders.

Support the training of field staff and other team members in the operation and maintenance of the doser.

Act as a bridge between technical and operational teams to ensure seamless communication and implementation.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

5+ years of experience in project management, product innovation, or managing technological change projects in rural or resource-limited settings.

Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, field staff, and external experts.

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Product Design, or a related technical field.

Experience handling teams and managing work plans to hold team members accountable to target timelines.

Willingness to travel at least 30% of the time.

Experience with computers and Microsoft Office, especially data Computer skills, MS Office.

An additional qualification in Management is a plus.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Position Location

This position is located in New Delhi.

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

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include:

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individuals credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

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.