This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.

Position Overview 

Job Title: Part-Time Consultant - Certification & Standards Specialist for India Safe Water Program

Employment Status: Consultant

Term: 6 months

Location: Remote

Number of positions: 1

EAII Advisors invites applications for the position of Part-Time Consultant - Certification & Standards Specialist for India Safe Water Program to be based remotely.  

About the Position: 

The Consultant, will work on a part time basis, closely with the National/Global India Safe Water team and EAII procurement team. The consultant will be responsible for providing expertise on certification standards and market requirements for TCCA90 chlorine tablets, chlorine dose check devices, and NABL certified labs for tablet and water testing. This will enhance ISW efforts, drive down costs in the medium to long term, and promote local manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. 

Key Responsibilities:

●      Conduct due diligence on certification requirements for TCCA90 chlorine tablets and guide the team on applicable standards for drinking water applications.

●      Identify and validate relevant national and international certifications (e.g., BIS, NSF, pharma-grade standards) required for local manufacturers, assessing any gaps in existing certifications. If gaps exist, the consultant will be responsible for drafting government-ready guidelines to share with appropriate departments

●      Verify the authenticity of certifications submitted by suppliers and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (global and national).

●      Assess and help improve our Quality assurance process for the chlorine tablets.

●      Vet and validate laboratory reports from external labs on water and chlorine tablet samples to confirm product safety and efficacy.

●      Provide actionable recommendations to address challenges in establishing BIS standards for TCCA90 tablets in India and ensure alignment with national and global safety standards.

●      Individual must be solutions-oriented and will be responsible for identifying and implementing how to best meet program needs through chemical certifications and standards. This will include personally drafting guidelines, policy documents, and materials.