EAII Advisors
**Job Title:** Deputy Director – Strategy & Special Projects
**Location:** New Delhi, Delhi, India
**About EAII Advisors (Evidence Action’s Technical Partner in India):**
EAII Advisors 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.
**About Evidence Action:**
Evidence Action delivers 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.
**The Role:**
As Deputy Director – Strategy & Special Projects, you will support high-priority complex projects across the organization, with an initial focus on Evidence Action’s India Safe Water (ISW) program. Reporting to EAII’s Chief of Staff, your role blends strategic planning and hands-on program management, requiring strong analytical decision-making skills across multiple programs.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Facilitate strategic decision-making processes and support implementation of program priorities, with an emphasis on ISW initiatives.
– Lead efforts to implement change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for stakeholders while addressing critical risks.
– Develop and optimize market shaping strategies for program interventions, focusing on scalability and sustainability.
– Support the integration of operations into broader organizational strategies, ensuring alignment across functions.
– Drive strategic expansion of EAII’s programs, identifying new geographic areas and opportunities for strategic program growth.
– Support feasibility assessments and pilot programs for potential new interventions.
– Develop scaling strategies, in consultation with other stakeholders, for successful pilot programs, including resource requirements and implementation roadmaps.
– Design and execute new program initiatives and collaborate with the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) teams to evaluate program effectiveness and incorporate learnings into growth strategies.
**Qualifications:**
– Minimum of 8 years’ experience in management consulting or similar experience working in strategy-based roles with c-suite leaders.
– Master’s degree in business administration, Global Health, Public Administration, or a related field.
– Project Management Expertise: Managed multi-stakeholder projects through their life cycles and multiple projects simultaneously, even with dynamic priorities and ideally within a matrixed environment.
– Strong Analytical Skills: Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop strategic insights.
– Developed executive-level materials tailored to various internal and external stakeholders.
– Built authentic and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization.
– Passion for Mission: Demonstrate a strong commitment to Evidence Action’s mission of scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty.
– Excellent Communication Skills: Clearly communicate and present information to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
– Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions.
– Strong Work Ethic & Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and “get things done.”
**Desirable:**
– Previous experience as a Chief of Staff in a fast-paced organization or handling strategic initiatives and programs at a top-tier consulting firm.
– Experience working on international development, public health, climate change, water, or sanitation.
**Benefits:**
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees worldwide. Benefits include: Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions, Life and Accidental insurance, PF, ESIC, and Gratuity as per statutory requirements. Generous leave, avenues for engagement and recognition. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the individual’s credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.
**Application Details:**
All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with a cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
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 on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law.
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