Consultant, State Program Lead (EAII Advisors)

Lead the development of annual workplans and budgets for submission to the National Office.

Share program reports and updates with the National Office on a frequent basis to monitor progress, identify and correct performance problems and recommend solutions.

Manage the state budget in line with the organization’s standing financial policies. Share monthly financial reports to monitor expenditure against budgets.

Oversee the management of contracts and budgets as per organization policy, with ultimate responsibility for ensuring programs are implemented within approved budgets and in accordance with organization’s compliance standards.

Lead training and other capacity building initiatives along with the state team for implementation of programs with utmost quality. Build the capacity of state team staff.

Supervise team members including full-time and short-term consultants, provide them technical and program guidance, and monitor performance and report to the National Office. For regional coordinators, ensure timely and appropriate support is provided to districts. Review and approve travel plan, fees and claims and ensure timely submission of accurate documents.

Analyse and assess project performance, capacity and demand data to inform changes to project plans and share information with the National Office on a regular basis.

Assess, evaluate and document processes and the impact of the technical assistance programs.

Prepare state program report, briefers, case studies, success stories, advocacy note etc. as part of program learning documentation and dissemination.

Lead efforts to maintain a high level of support to Department of Health and other stakeholders as identified for effective implementation of the state-wide school and anganwadi based NDD programs.

Lead advocacy efforts in Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that the policy and advocacy priorities are aligned to make deworming interventions in the long term.

Engage with development partners and identify areas for collaboration to strengthen the deworming programs.

In coordination with the National Office, identify, engage and advocate with government stakeholders at the state and district level for effective and sustained integration of interventions in annual work plans and Program Implementation Plans (PIPs).

Contribute to the development of policy briefs, other advocacy / communication materials, including specific inputs into advocacy and communications strategy and campaigns.

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify activities for improved planning, implementation and monitoring of activities under the NDD program.

Lead the design of NDD program components to increase deworming coverage in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Help identify and address bottlenecks and gaps to ensure higher coverage and increased cost-effective across both the NDD program.

Lead the design and development of a sustainability plan for deworming efforts in the state, including an exit strategy for technical assistance for stakeholder requirements.

Lead planning for and organize a broad range of advocacy efforts, such as dissemination meetings for sharing best practices, innovations and coverage results.

Work with the state team and National Office to build robust systems for field operations, especially related to training, community mobilization and independent monitoring.

A Graduate with degree in medicine, business, social sciences, public health, health management or related disciplines

Work experience of minimum 8 years in managing program-related activities

Strong technical skills and capacity, with at least 5 years of practical experience managing health and/or nutrition initiatives

Strong leadership skills to lead the state team and manage day-to-day administrative and human resource issues.

Experienced in data review and analysis as a rigorous practice

Ability to manage tasks, teams, people and financial resources in a way that budgets, schedules, delivery requirements, and staff resources are used efficiently and per work plans

Proven ability to lead by example, whereby one is receptive to input from others and will respect, empower and energize teams

Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal with people at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders

A critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence

Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines and timely responds to requests

Experience with creating budgets, keeping program expenditures in line with approved budgets and strategic focus, following financial policies and procedures

An experienced tech savvy professional with exposure of working on varied tech platforms including Microsoft Office/Google, cloud-based applications, virtual platforms etc

Willing to travel at least 30% of the time

Action-oriented, flexible approach and entrepreneurial problem-solving, with an ability to manage multiple competing deadlines

Self-motivated to actively ensure that evidence/data-based approach is deeply embedded into all programs

Prior experience in managing and implementing projects in Uttar Pradesh

Strong interest in the development sector and desire to be a part of a young and diverse team

Disclaimer: The job description provided above is a general outline of the typical responsibilities and requirements for the role. It may be modified or expanded based on the specific needs and structure of the organization.

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

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