Program Officer at Evidence Action

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Posted: Jul 15, 2026

Description

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, is seeking a Program Officer to join their Program Management Unit (PMU) to support the planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting functions of the AI-enabled weather forecasting program in Telangana. The Program Officer will report to the Senior Manager, PMU – AI Access Initiative, and will be responsible for ensuring effective program activities, capturing evidence, and communicating with stakeholders. While primarily based in Hyderabad, the role involves extensive coordination with local government counterparts and conducting field visits.

Required Skills

program management
analytical skills
stakeholder coordination
data consolidation
report writing
MS Office
Google Workspace
digital data collection platforms

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in development sector program management, with demonstrated strength in planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination functions.
Proven experience producing high-quality program reports, briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences including donors and government partners.
Experience coordinating with or alongside state and district-level government departments in India, particularly in agriculture, health, or rural development.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a PMU, program coordination, or management consulting-type role within a development sector or government-interface context.
Familiarity with agricultural extension systems, climate-resilience programming, or technology-enabled government programs.
Prior exposure to monitoring and evaluation frameworks and experience managing MIS or data collection systems.
Experience working in an early-stage or entrepreneurial program environment with evolving priorities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.