Project Manager (Time-bound), MLE Strategy

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 11 countries, our team of 900+ 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.

About the Programs - MLE Strategy Team

The MLE Strategy team optimizes Evidence Action's evidence-based, cost-effective programming through versatile and right-fit monitoring and evaluation solutions and insights. Working closely with other global and regional teams, we are responsible for developing MLE frameworks and strategies that improve programs and further our understanding of programmatic impact. With the work our team does, Evidence Action is uniquely able to adapt its programs based on the evidence we generate and share.

We aim to be cost-efficient and appropriately rigorous when answering programmatic learning goals and strive to deliver timely services that meet programs' needs. Although the team works across the organization, the MLE Strategy staff are committed to fostering a team culture that values connectedness and continuous growth and learning.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager of MLE Strategy, you will play a key role in supporting Evidence Action's Syphilis-Free Start (SFS) program, with a primary focus on two areas: (1) leading the execution of MLE expansion into a new geography and (2) supporting the execution of global MLE strategy initiatives. This is a time-bound position (currently scoped at 12 months), with role extension possible depending on portfolio needs.

Key Responsibilities

• MLE Expansion – New Geography:
• Lead the execution of MLE design, planning, and implementation for SFS expansion into a new geography, with oversight from your manager and based on the pre-existing MLE for other geographies
• Adapt and refine monitoring strategy, plans, and survey tools for the new geography based on lessons learned from existing country programs
• Coordinate with program, regional MLE, and country stakeholders to ensure alignment on MLE design, timelines, and deliverables
• Support the development of program coverage estimation approaches, drawing on frameworks established in other geographies’
• Manage the coordination of M&E data collection partners, including reviewing budget proposals, tracking deliverables, and coordinating communications
• Global MLE Strategy Execution:
• Execute global MLE strategy workstreams, including global advocacy support, MLE approach refinement, and cross-country learning initiatives
• Support the documentation and synthesis of cross-country MLE findings to inform approach improvements and promote consistency across geographies
• Contribute to project management for global strategy initiatives, including work plan development, milestone tracking, and stakeholder coordination
• Coordination and Quality Assurance:
• Coordinate with regional MLE and program teams to ensure alignment and quality across MLE activities
• Support data quality and assurance processes across geographies

• You have 3-5 years experience developing M&E frameworks and plans, conducting implementation research, and designing M&E activities including sampling design, survey protocols, and data collection tools, particularly for health program monitoring and evaluation. Experience should include conducting analysis for both global and country-level decision-making.

• You have the ability to manage complex and interdependent workplans and projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt plans as needed while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• You have data analysis skills with demonstrated experience using statistical software (Stata strongly preferred) to oversee and conduct analysis of large datasets, synthesizing complex information to inform decision-making
• You have worked in or with programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
• You are able to work variable hours to overlap with colleagues across time zones, and have experience working collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment
• You collaborate effectively across teams and departments, seeking to understand needs and problem-solve collectively
• Professional working proficiency in French (strongly preferred)

Location

This role can be remote within the United States or hybrid in our Washington D.C. office. 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. employment visa at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for roles based in the U.S.

The expected role range for this US position is listed below. We consider multiple factors when determining the base salary for a role, including but not limited to: role scope, program budgets, internal equity, and a candidate’s qualifications and/or prior experience.

Note: Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role specifications, local statutory requirements, and the cost of labor in the markets where we operate. 

The expected pay range for this full-time role is $71,400 - 80,000 per year.

For US based roles, Evidence Action provides comprehensive benefits including international health care, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with a matching component, generous and flexible leave options, as well as other employee perks on a reimbursement basis. For more information visit our careers page or ask our recruiting team!

Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.