This is a senior leadership position sitting at the intersection of government engagement, strategy, communications, and organisational transformation.
The Director serves as a strategic partner to the Country Director (CD)
managing the CD’s agenda and acting as the Chief of Staff
while independently owning workstreams central to EAII’s next phase of growth.
The role’s primary mandate is to work upstream of program delivery: opening doors at national and state level, building EAII’s visibility in the right government corridors, and creating the conditions for the CD and Program Directors to walk into those relationships and take them forward.
The role is also accountable for EAII’s strategic direction, communications, and AI transformation agenda.

Atleast 12+ years of progressive experience in public health, development, or government-facing roles in India
Experience in a senior strategy, chief of staff, or transformation leadership role in a government-facing organisation
Demonstrated, long-standing relationships with senior officials in central ministries — particularly MoHFW, NITI Aayog, Jal Shakti etc.
built through sustained, direct engagement over time
Deep understanding of how the Indian health system operates: how decisions move through central ministries, how state structures function, and what a trusted TA partnership looks like from a government counterpart’s perspective
Proven ability to open doors and move conversations at national and state level and is seen as a trusted presence in those ecosystems
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and translating strategy into execution
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to represent EAII credibly at the highest levels
government, donors, sector forums

Highly Valued

Exposure to evidence-based development programming, technical assistance models, or public health delivery at scale
Experience leading communications, positioning, or public affairs functions
Background in or genuine curiosity about AI adoption and organisational change

EAII provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees. Benefits include:

Director, Strategy

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