Regional Coordinator ( EAII Advisors)

Evidence Action; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Learning & development

Paid leave

Job summary

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, seeks a Regional Coordinator to strengthen IFA program implementation in Andhra Pradesh. You will coordinate with state teams, travel extensively, and ensure robust advocacy, monitoring and reporting across districts.

Ideal candidates have a Masters in Public Health or related field and 8–9 years of experience in development work, with strong communication in Telugu and English. Travel and collaboration form core parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Management, or related field.
• 8–9 years of development sector experience with district-level coordination.
• Proven track record in government health initiatives and multi-district programs.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy: serve as the liaison to region, district and block officials across health, education and ICDS.
• Program implementation: coordinate with state teams and districts; travel 18–20 days a month for on-site support.
• Monitoring & reporting: ensure timely HMIS/district reports; prepare action plans and track progress.
• Team oversight: supervise district program facilitators and mentor field staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Policy liaison

IEC planning

Education

Masters in Public Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

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. 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

Regional Coordinator will provide technical assistance to strengthen the implementation of the state’s Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative in line with government guidelines and will report to the State Program Lead, Andhra Pradesh. You will work closely with the state team, representing our technical assistance to Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation program at the district level.

We supports the IFA supplementation programme (6 months to 19 years) in all 28 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Each Regional Coordinator will oversee program activities across eight to nine districts, ensuring interventions are carried out smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Advocacy

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Region, district and block officials, fostering strong working relationships with senior administrators in Health, Education, ICDS, and others, in alignment with state office guidance.
• Represent Evidence Action in regional/district review meetings (where held), District Coordination Committee meetings, District Health Society meetings for AMB, and other district forums of Health, ICDS, and Education. Ensure such meetings are convened regularly and used to address challenges and plan for successful outcomes.
• Advocate for expansion of the IFA program in assigned districts.
• Work with district health officials to ensure inclusion of budgets and IEC strategies in annual NHM Program Implementation Plans (PIPs).
• Engage with representatives of development partners and stakeholders at district levels, as guided by the state team.
• Provide support to the Department of Health and Education on other school health programs, as guided by the state team.

Program Implementation

• Coordinate with the state team, including the tele-calling unit, to address the needs of assigned districts.
• Travel approximately 18-20 days per month within assigned districts to provide on-site support and guidance to the district officials, as per AMB guidelines.
• Coordinate drug need assessments with Health departments and ensure timely requisition and distribution of IFA supplies, monitoring the supply chain up to the last mile.
• Facilitate the rollout of the IFA training cascade (6 months–19 years) at district and mandal levels. Monitor sessions and identify opportunities to orient and sensitize officials and staff from relevant departments on IFA benefits.
• Work with districts to plan and execute IEC activities within available budgets, ensuring standard IFA messages are integrated. Support IEC activities with in the district budget, ensuring standard messaging
• Support process monitoring through training observations and field visits to schools, Anganwadi centers, and communities. Share observations with district officials (e.g.,DM&HOs/DIOs) for corrective actions. Conduct field visits to schools, Anganwadi centers, and communities; share observations with district officials for corrective action.
• Supervise District Program Facilitator (DPF), as applicable, and mentor them in strengthening the systems in allotted districts
• Coordinate with the state office team (SPL/ SPO/MLE) for ensuring the system strengthening related IFA activities in the region

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure timely submission of monthly reports and HMIS data by coordinating with district officials and mandal level team, if required.
• Share daily status updates with the state team and document program progress, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Assist district officials in preparing presentations and analysing program data to inform decision-making and reviews.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly district-specific action plans based on field visits and data review, highlighting bottlenecks and key actions in consultation with the State Program Lead.
• Proactively perform all duties as assigned by the State Program Lead, coordinate with colleagues, and support other program staff as required.

• Masters degree (or higher) in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work, Management, or a related field, along with 8–9 years of experience in the development sector
• Direct program implementation experience in public health or nutrition (e.g., maternal and child health, micronutrient supplementation, school health programs) is highly desirable
• Proven track record of coordinating government health initiatives at the district and sub-district levels in Andhra Pradesh, with effective engagement of government officials
• Experience working closely with district administration and other district-level officers is essential
• experience in multi-district program management and ability to independently coordinate with senior district officials.
• Effective communication skills in Telugu for day-to-day work and in English for reporting and documentation, including the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and email correspondence. Knowledge of local languages or dialects would be an advantage
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, forms, etc.), for data management and reporting tasks. Demonstrated ability to analyze basic program data (e.g., coverage numbers, training attendance) and interpret results to drive improvements
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80% of the time) within assigned districts and across the state.
• Must have a valid two-wheeler or four-wheeler driving license and preferably access to a personal vehicle for field travel. travel and vehicle usage costs will be reimbursed as per policy guidelines, and the selected candidate will be required to provide a copy of their valid driving license

Note: The organization does not provide a dedicated vehicle; however,Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player, with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes for children and communities

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.