Manager, Safe Water Operations (EAII Advisors)

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

About EAII

EAII Advisors Evidence Actions 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. 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 were 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 weve saved the lives of over 15000 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. 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.

The Role

The Manager SWO will play a pivotal role in bridging our tools systems processes and dashboards with government systems for monitoring water quality infrastructure and treatment device performance across multiple states in India. Reporting to the Principal Manager you will map evaluate and optimize internal systems and processes and develop strategic plans that enable seamless integration with government monitoring frameworks.

This is a strategic leadership role suited to a highly analytical systems-oriented professional with strong experience in process mapping dashboard development data management automation and government system integration. You will lead efforts to harmonize internal monitoring mechanisms with state and national government systems ensuring smooth data flow alignment with government reporting requirements and continuous improvement across Safe Water program operations.

This position involves travel of up to 30% primarily to support state consultations system rollouts stakeholder engagement and program reviews.

Responsibilities

Government Systems Integration and Compliance

• Map evaluate and develop integration strategies to align our tools systems and dashboards with state and national government platforms for monitoring water quality infrastructure and treatment device performance.
• Lead the design of state-specific monitoring tracking and reporting mechanisms tailored to each states capacity technical understanding and government requirements.
• Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements and facilitate smooth data exchange between our internal systems and government platforms.

Process Excellence and Systems Management

• Map end-to-end program processes identify gaps and redundancies and drive continuous improvement across Safe Water operations.
• Manage all program trackers dashboards and data systems ensuring accuracy reliability and optimization across deployment O&M and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain SOPs process documentation and compliance frameworks that ensure consistency and scalability across states.

Automation Data Quality and Technology

• Drive automation initiatives across systems and processes to reduce manual effort improve data accuracy and enhance operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain government-compliant dashboards using Power BI and other tools aligned with state and national reporting requirements.
• Establish data quality assurance processes and implement technology solutions for streamlined data collection validation and reporting.

Stakeholder Coordination and Team Leadership

• Coordinate with state PMU teams field teams internal stakeholders and external consultants on system assessments integrations and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 professionals responsible for tracker development data management process documentation and system optimization.
• Build technical capacity within the team on tools such as Power BI Excel and SurveyCTO and provide regular reporting to leadership on system performance and integration milestones.

Essentials

• Graduate degree in Engineering Data Science Statistics Management or a related field
• 5 years of experience in systems management process improvement data management or MIS roles preferably in the development sector government programs or fast-paced operational environments
• Proven experience in dashboard development and data visualization using tools such as Power BI Tableau or similar platforms
• Strong proficiency in Excel Google Sheets and database management systems with demonstrated ability to build complex trackers reporting frameworks and data quality assurance processes and produce detailed reports and presentations
• Experience with data collection tools such as SurveyCTO KoboToolbox or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to map evaluate integrate and improve systems and processes across organizational and government contexts including driving automation initiatives
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams including building capacity on data management tools and processes
• Experience in creating SOPs process documentation and compliance frameworks for operational programs
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for state consultations system implementation stakeholder engagement and program reviews

Desirable

• A masters degree in Management Engineering or Data Analytics or a relevant advanced certification
• Experience designing and implementing system integration strategies between organizational and government platforms including familiarity with programs such as Jal Jeevan Mission or similar water/sanitation initiatives and their reporting and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of Python GitHub or similar tools for advanced data processing and automation along with experience scaling data systems across multiple geographies with varying technical capacities
• Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Prior experience working in development public health or WASH sectors with government compliance and reporting responsibilities

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees which 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 individuals credentials experience and previous pay scale

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 individuals 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.

Note: This role will be open for applications until March 31st 2026. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We may close this search earlier than the specified date if we find the right fit. Due to the volume of applications received we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Required Experience:

Manager