This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India.
About EAII
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.For more information, read about our work here: About Evidence Action and EAII
About Evidence Action
At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations.Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we're making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions.
- Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains.
- Through Safe Water Now, we've saved the lives of over 15,000 children.
- Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives.
At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions.
The Role
This is a 4 month, full-time paid internship. The intern will provide program support in community engagement activities, data collection and cleaning, documentation, report preparation, and coordination with field teams. The role also involves supporting on-ground sessions, organizing engagement materials, and contributing to internal communication and storytelling efforts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and manage multiple priorities.
Internship Overview
Tenure: 4 months
Position Location: New Delhi
Number of Position: 1
Reporting to: Manager, Community Engagement Strategy
Responsibilities
Interns will provide support in the following areas. Applicants with knowledge or exposure in any of these areas, and a willingness to expand their skill set, are encouraged to apply.
- Assist in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and presentation to support program monitoring and decision-making
- Assist the Community Engagement (CE) team in planning and executing on-ground activities in alignment with program goals
- Participate in community visits, help facilitate sessions, and document community feedback and observations
- Coordinate with field staff to ensure smooth logistics and data collection during CE activities
- Prepare summaries, basic reports, and visual documentation of engagement activities for internal sharing
- Maintain timely communication with CE team members and support reporting tasks
- Organize and manage a database of community engagement tools, feedback from field, vendor data collection and tracking, photos, and activity records
- Understanding the use of data and storytelling in community engagement
Requirements
Essential
- Completed bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Development Studies/Social Work
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva
- Basic understanding of community issues/development communication
- Interest in storytelling, social impact campaigns, or community engagement
- Good with people interaction and teamwork
- Empathy and active listening
- Problem-solving attitude
- Time management and adaptability
- Basic research and documentation abilities
- Interest in community-based work or social causes
- Comfortable with Hindi and English (both oral and written)
- Willingness to travel or interact with communities
Desirable
- Prior experience or coursework in water, sanitation, public health, or development programs
- Familiarity with social media, audio/video content, or creative storytelling
- Telugu or Odia language skills
- Exposure to/interest in communication design, communication strategy, and documentation (as part of mentoring and learning opportunity)
- Experience in conducting fieldwork or working in rural communities
Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the Intern from time to time.
Position Location
This role is based at New Delhi, India.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Indian employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in India for roles based in India.
Benefits
Stipend: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials and experience.
All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Contracting at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with a cover letter mentioning current and expected stipend.
Note:
We may end this search process earlier than the specified close date in case of exceptional candidates. Due to resource constraints, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
