EAII Advisors Private Limited
**Job Title:** EAII Advisors Manager Capacity Building – Evidence Action
**Location:** Kolkata, West Bengal, India
**About the Company:**
EAII Advisors is Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supporting state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs. These include 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.
**Role Summary:**
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to engage and enhance capacity building and training efforts under the India Safe Water program. The position will be based at SPM NIWAS Kolkata (autonomous institution located in Joka, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti). You will play a crucial role in driving capacity-building initiatives, particularly in partnership with government bodies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Collaborate with SPM NIWAS to co-develop and implement strategic plans for capacity-building initiatives aligned with broader program objectives.
– Identify opportunities for capacity-building interventions in WASH-related initiatives such as cost-effective water quality technologies and management.
– Design training programs aligned with the National Jal Jeevan Mission’s water quality management goals, customized to diverse audiences.
– Represent Evidence Action and EAII Advisors Private Limited in engagements with SPM NIWAS and collaborate with the National PMU on policy advocacy initiatives.
– Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of training programs, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and objectives.
– Prepare detailed reports, case studies, and documentation outlining progress and impact of capacity-building initiatives.
**Requirements:**
– **Essential:** Master’s degree in Public policy, public administration, or management. 6-8 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in capacity building within government programs. Proven track record of working within the WASH sector and leading design and delivery of capacity-building initiatives. Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time and be based in Kolkata.
– **Desirable:** Analytical skills, experience developing high-quality deliverables for external audiences, and providing technical and advisory services to Governments in the development sector (preferably Water/WASH).
**Benefits:**
EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and accidental insurance, PF, ESIC, and Gratuity as per statutory requirements. Generous leave, avenues for engagement and recognition, and competitive compensation commensurate with credentials and experience. EAII is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India at SPM NIWAS (Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation).
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