Eaii Advisors Government Procurement Specialist

Summary

Join EAII Advisors, Evidence Action's technical partner in India, as a Consultant for a 6-month part-time role. You will support the drafting of a pro-forma government tender for in-line chlorination solutions within their safe water program. Leveraging your expertise in government tender processes, particularly in health and sanitation, you will draft tenders, identify technical requirements, and ensure compliance. This role is remote-based and requires proven experience in drafting and managing government tenders, particularly in health, water, or sanitation sectors. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of government procurement processes and strong communication skills. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in drafting and managing government tenders, particularly in sectors related to health, water, or sanitation
• Deep understanding of government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Ability to identify and articulate technical requirements in tender documents and assess their feasibility within the market
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in documentation
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with program teams and government to convey technical requirements effectively
• Graduate from engineering or technical degree/diploma in chemical, water etc. with more than 15 years of experience in the chemicals/water sector
• Ability to set priority and handle multiple tasks with ease
• Outstanding communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Draft top to bottom pro-forma tender for ultimate publishing by district and state governments for tablet-based dosing solutions, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with government procurement standards. Bring experience on how government tenders are structured, what portions are required, and terminology for successful tenders
• Collaborate with the program team to pinpoint where technical specifications are essential in the tender, advising on critical details required for evaluation and compliance
• Review and validate the feasibility of technical specifications included, ensuring they are practical, achievable, and aligned with market capabilities
• Ensure all tender documents comply with government procurement regulations, guidelines, and best practices, mitigating potential compliance risks
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including technical and program teams, to gather input and ensure tender documents meet the needs of the safe water program objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Hindi/Telugu is desirable
• Prior experience working with public health or sanitation programs in India
• Familiarity with standards and guidelines related to water treatment or chlorine dosing solutions

Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale
• Remote based