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: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Number of Positions: 1

Reporting to: MP State Lead with dotted line to Associate Director, Programs at National Office

About the Role

Evidence Action, in partnership with the State Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Madhya 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 Madhya 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 MP PHED.

●      Collaborate with state officials from MP 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 MP 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 MP PHED.