Field Coordinator - Technical Assistance
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Andhra Pradesh, India
In PersonCandidates should indicate Eluru, Kadapa, or Vizianagaram as their preferred location; final placement depends on organizational needs. Travel to multiple locations is required for around 15 working days a month.
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
About the job
Requirements
- Experience collaborating with government officials in Water or Health at the field, district, and block levels.
- A bachelor's degree, diploma, or higher, with 2–5 years of development-sector experience, preferably in WASH, with government or NGOs.
- Communication skills in Telugu and English; understanding local dialects in the district is also a required asset.
- Demonstrated experience working with and managing suppliers and contractors.
- Experience in program implementation at district, block, and community levels.
- A valid driving license and access to a two- or four-wheeler are required; the candidate must arrange their own vehicle. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to organizational policy.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional early mornings or evenings, to align with community and government schedules.
Responsibilities
- Train and build the capacity of sub-district, block, and mandal officials to take over program implementation.
- Assist sub-district, block, and mandal governments in establishing water quality policies and tools, and support sustainable implementation.
- Build and maintain working relationships with senior officials at the sub-district, block, or mandal level, ensuring interactions are approved in advance by and guided by the state office and supervisor.
- Represent EAII in engagements with contractors, including contractors focused on community engagement about installed water treatment devices.
- Lead water treatment training and sensitization for government officials, local partners, water service committees, site personnel, contracted vendors, and communities.
- Help inform a final recommendation and report to the state-level government and Jal Jeevan Mission on the performance and efficacy of water treatment technologies at designated intervention points.
- Coordinate the participation of field stakeholders, including contracted vendors, community leaders, and community members.
- Hold suppliers and contractors accountable for contract work, agreements, and warranties.
- Perform responsibilities assigned by the District Coordinator or Senior State Program Coordinator, coordinate with colleagues, and support other program staff.
- Provide technical, advisory, and coordination support to Senior State Program Coordinators throughout the program, including water point verification, device installation and calibration, operations, and vendor coordination.
- Travel to multiple locations in allocated regions for around 15 working days a month, following organizational guidelines and program requirements.
- Facilitate access to water treatment sites for suppliers, contractors, consultants, information management firms, and organizational leadership.
- Support Senior State Program Coordinators in collecting and managing program monitoring data through site visits, surveys, data coordination, and government data requests.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the functionaries and processes of the PHED/RWSS system.
- Experience building the capacity of government stakeholders at the district level and below.
- Experience managing presentations and reports consisting of varied data sets.
About the company
Evidence Action reduces poverty and improves health by scaling proven, cost-effective interventions in low-income regions. Its programs include Deworm the World, which works with governments to run national school-based deworming programs, and Dispensers for Safe Water, which installs chlorine dispensers at rural water sources to provide safe drinking water. The organization supports governments, communities, and other nonprofits by delivering programs that have been rigorously evaluated for impact and cost efficiency, relying on charitable donations, grants, and partnerships to fund scaling. Unlike groups that offer generic aid, Evidence Action emphasizes evidence-based results and tight use of resources to achieve measurable improvements. The goal is to reach millions more people with proven health and poverty-reduction interventions and to demonstrate clear, scalable impact.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$120K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 newsletters show governments demanding cost-effective health partners after aid cuts.
- Cross River State approved ₦64 million in June 2026 to continue deworming.
- World Water Week 2026 spotlights in-line chlorination, expanding India safe-water adoption.
What critics are saying
- Evidence Action depends on government cooperation; India procurement can stall chlorination deployments.
- Aid cuts squeeze dual HIV/syphilis and nutrition grants, weakening budgets in 2026.
- If donor funding retreats further, multi-country delivery shrinks and scale collapses.
What makes Evidence Action unique
- Evidence Action embeds proven interventions inside government systems across 11 countries.
- Its deworming and safe-water programs reach millions with unusually low delivery costs.
- The 2026 Cammie Lee hire strengthens global-program execution for multi-country scaling.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Professional Development Budget
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation