District Consultant - Technical Support Unit (EAII Advisors)

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. 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.

• 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 

We are seeking a District Consultant- Technical Support Unit (TSU) to provide technical advisory support to Odisha Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) department by implementing In-Line Chlorination (ILC) devices across various districts and blocks in the state with the main aim to build government familiarity with ILC technologies, establish operational readiness, and create evidence for future government-led scale-up.

The District Consultant will be the nodal field lead ensuring smooth installation, testing, and monitoring of ILC devices in assigned district/blocks.

The District Consultant will report to the Manager, TSU (Program Operations), and will be required to work closely with district and block officials for implementation and O&M of ILC Devices. The District Consultant will oversee the installation, operation, and coordination of their designated sites, as well as community engagement activities around them.

The District Consultant will be responsible for training district and block officials, undertake Community Engagement activities to GP functionaries, responsible for maintaining updated, and high-quality internal data on device and sites to provide accurate and timely program recommendations.

Responsibilities

Site Installation & Operations

• Coordinate implementation and O&M of ILC devices in sites across 2-3 selected districts to ensure timely installation and commissioning of the ILC sites.
• Train block-level officials (AE/JE, pump operators) on:
• Device, Installation steps, Dosing calibration, regular O&M and chlorine residual testing.
• Conduct regular field visits to verify accuracy of doser installation, correct dosing practices, pump operator competency, community acceptance and feedback.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve installation/O&M challenges and escalate unresolved issues promptly to the State TSU members.
  

Data Collection & Monitoring

• Collecting and validating regular dosing records, Chlorine (FCR and TCR) test results at source and HH level, along with log maintenance on device functionality, Technician / pump operator compliance, community engagement data.
  

District/Block Level Stakeholder Coordination

• Engage regularly with following on site operations and community engagement:
• Assistant Engineers (AEN) / Junior Engineers (JE)
• Chemist teams conducting FTK/bacteriological testing
• District RWSS offices
• Block administration and Panchayat-level stakeholders
• Ensure district/block RWSS teams are:
• Conducting cross-check FTK tests as advised
• Maintaining dosing logs
• Supporting troubleshooting and routine O&M
• Engage with vendors/manufacturers for device-level troubleshooting.

Essential

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or specialization in public health, health administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of strong work experience managing field implementation in Odisha, ideally in WASH, public health programs, and/or JJM/RWSS related implementation.
• Proficiency in spoken Odia is mandatory. Familiarity with other local Odia dialects will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time to assigned districts and blocks.
• Past experience in capacity building and community engagement of district and block level officials and Gram Panchayat functionaries is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Odisha RWSS structure, district-level protocols, and water quality monitoring systems is a plus
• Ability to build strong rapport with block testing labs and chemist teams

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.

Position Location

This is a 6-month contractual role, with the possibility of extension up to 1 year based on performance. The position is based in Cuttack, Odisha.

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.

Consultancy Fees: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's 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 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.