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

Position Overview 

Job Title: Manager, SPMU (Budget & Procurement Expert)
Employment Status: Full time
Position Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Number of Positions: 1

Reporting to: AP State Lead.

About the Role

Evidence Action, in partnership with the State Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Andhra Pradesh, is establishing a State Program Management Unit (SPMU) to support the integration of in-line chlorination programs into the state budgets. The Manager, SPMU (Budget & Procurement Expert) will play a critical role in understanding the budgetary processes of the PHED in Andhra Pradesh. This role will also focus on developing detailed documentation and reports that facilitate the inclusion of in-line chlorination programs within state financial planning and procurement processes. 

Roles & Responsibilities of the Position:

●      Lead the development and management of budgets related to in-line chlorination programs within the state JJM frameworks, ensuring alignment with the financial procedures of AP PHED.

●      Collaborate with state officials from AP PHED to ensure that the budgetary and procurement requirements for in-line chlorination programs are met, including the preparation of cost estimates and financial forecasts.

●      Report to EAII Advisors national team on the development of state-specific frameworks, procurement tenders and SOPs that align with national budget guidelines and state priorities.

●      Act as liaison between EAII Advisors and AP PHED on matters related to budget planning and procurement, ensuring smooth communication and resolving any procedural challenges.

●      Develop and organize workshops and training sessions for state and district-level officials on budget management, procurement processes, and financial planning for in-line chlorination devices.

●      Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track ILC program & budgetary allocations, procurement outcomes and ensure compliance with state and national guidelines.

●      Develop comprehensive documentation, reports to support the integration of in-line chlorination in state-level budgets. Ensure that these documents are tailored to meet the requirements of AP PHED.