Evidence Action

Lead design and implementation of global MLE frameworks and strategies for nutrition programs, providing technical oversight and managing a team. | Master's degree in quantitative field, 5+ years in M&E framework development, proficiency in Stata or R, and people management experience. | 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 MMS and IFA The Senior Manager will join at a pivotal moment for the nutrition portfolio. Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) is in an active scale-up phase, with MLE focused on generating evidence to support scale-up decisions, refining the program model for new contexts, and building the learning agenda that will guide further expansion. Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation is an established program with a growing multi-country footprint. The MLE focus is on consistent measurement across countries, supporting expansion decisions, and translating cross-country learning into program adaptation. The Senior Manager will contribute MLE leadership at the strategic level for both programs — shaping how evidence informs scale-up, where the program model adapts, and how learning gets generated and used. About the MLE Strategy Team The MLE Strategy team optimizes Evidence Action's programming through versatile and right-fit monitoring and evaluation solutions and insights. Working with other global and regional teams, we develop 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 strengthen its programs based on the evidence we produce and share. We aim to be cost-efficient and rigorous when answering programmatic learning goals and aim to deliver high-quality services that meet programs' needs. Although the team works across the organization, the MLE Strategy staff are committed to promoting a team culture that values connectedness and continuous growth and learning. You will contribute by being the MLE Strategy lead for Evidence Action's MMS and IFA programs, including technical leadership, design oversight, and cross-program oversight. You will report to the Associate Director, MLE Strategy, and will start with one direct report, our Manager, MLE Strategy. Key Responsibilities Technical leadership and design strategy: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of MMS's global MLE framework and country MLE strategies to support scale-up decision-making, and provide senior technical oversight to IFA's multi-country MLE strategy, including indicator standardization across geographies, through the MLE Strategy Manager. Be the technical owner for MMS analysis plans, sampling methodologies, data collection tools, and analysis outputs, including manuscripts, abstracts, and reports; oversee large-scale primary data collection for MMS, including survey design, enumerator training, and data quality protocols, and provide senior oversight of IFA primary data collection through the MLE Strategy Manager. Lead implementation research for IFA and MMS, including process evaluations, pilot studies, and assessments of acceptability and feasibility for new program features or geographies. Identify the need for and develop MLE best practices that strengthen the broader nutrition portfolio. Risk identification, planning, and program decision support: Identify MLE design strengths, limitations and risks against the outcomes of interest, justify design choices against the proposed activity scope, available budget, and planned use of the data; ensure MLE plans are right fit for the phase of programs (testing, pilot, scale-up, expansion) and ensure a learning orientation in the work you do. Assess the validity and reliability of program data collection by identifying measurement error, data quality issues, and limitations in administrative or monitoring data; communicate these limitations clearly to programs and donors. Make and defend complex, judgment-based MLE decisions, including those that fall outside of standard SOPs, to support program scaling and expansion. Partner with Program leadership on program strategy and expansion planning, including identifying MLE evidence needs for new country contexts, contributing to theory of change updates as programs evolve, and helping translate evidence into scale-up and adaptation decisions. Advising and external engagement: Provide thought partnership to regional MLE teams on MLE planning and implementation for MMS and IFA, ensuring quality of data collection and analysis. Lead cross-country analysis and synthesis of MLE results to inform MMS scale-up decisions, and provide senior oversight of IFA results interpretation and application across countries; translate complex MLE findings into clear, decision-relevant insights for program leadership, donors, and external audiences Support engagement with donors on the proposed scope of MLE activities, ensuring alignment with program goals, and provide inputs on donor reports and fundraising proposals. Project management and people management: Accountable for MLE scopes of work, budgets, and work plans for MMS, and oversee the IFA MLE scopes of work, budget, and work plan through the MLE Strategy Manager. Prioritize multiple work streams, mitigate risks, resolve challenges, and communicate expectations; use tactical planning tools to forecast inputs, outputs, and resourcing needs for MMS and IFA MLE activities on a one-year horizon. Manage the Manager, MLE Strategy initially, with potential for additional people management and consultant oversight in the future; develop direct reports to handle challenging opportunities independently, plan out career trajectories, and address underperformance when needed. You have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience developing M&E frameworks and plans, conducting implementation research, and designing M&E activities including sampling design, survey protocols, data collection tools, and conducting global and country data analysis. You have an advanced degree (Master's required) with significant coursework in quantitative fields (e.g., economics, statistics, epidemiology, or public health). You have demonstrated experience leading large-scale primary data collection, including survey instrument design, enumerator training, and data quality protocols. You have strong knowledge of M&E design methodologies, including sampling strategies, power calculations, and quasi-experimental and experimental designs. You have high proficiency in Stata (required) and/or R, with experience independently managing, cleaning, and analyzing large quantitative datasets. You have a demonstrated ability to provide senior-level technical leadership on complex MLE design and implementation, including the ability to make and defend judgment calls outside of standard SOPs. You appreciate that MLE can move beyond compliance and reporting and have an eagerness to further program learning and impact through effective MLE plans. You have demonstrated experience managing and developing direct reports, including technical coaching, performance management, and supporting career growth. You have a demonstrated ability to lead MLE work across internal teams and with external partners (implementation partners, government counterparts, donors) without direct authority. You are willing to work hours that overlap with colleagues in India and across Africa. Position 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 $98,700 - $110,000 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.

Lead MLE expansion and global strategy execution for health programs. | 3-5 years M&E experience, data analysis skills, global collaboration, preferably French proficiency. | 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 Requirements • 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. Benefits 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.

Lead strategic evolution of monitoring, learning, and evaluation functions to drive data-driven decision-making and organizational growth. | 10+ years in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in global development with 5+ years senior leadership and advanced degree in economics, public health, social science, or statistics. | 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. The Role Evidence Action was built on the belief that data should drive every decision, from how programs are designed and delivered, to how resources are allocated and scaled. Our Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) Strategy team has built a strong monitoring and evaluation function across our global program portfolio, generating the evidence that underpins both program delivery and organizational decision-making. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. When that foundation falters, as it did with the monitoring gaps identified in our Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program, the consequences are real for the communities we serve. As we continue to iterate and our ambitions grow to scale proven programs, we are investing in senior MLE leadership to match that scale. We have identified strategic priorities that require dedicated, experienced leadership to drive them forward: including an MLE function review, AI opportunity spotting, and strengthened board engagement on evidence and learning. As the (Senior) Director, Impact Strategy & Innovation, you will lead the continued evolution of our MLE function, ensuring our systems, structures, and external presence reflect the scale of what we are building. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. As we reach more people, we are committed to ensuring the quality and ambition of that foundation grows with us. We are seeking a senior leader to own the strategic growth and transformation dimensions of our MLE function at a critical organizational moment. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of technical rigor, organizational leadership, and external credibility. You bring deep expertise in program evaluation and evidence systems, strategic instincts to frame and solve complex organizational problems, a growth oriented mindset to embrace ambiguity and transformation, and the interpersonal sophistication to lead through change in a matrixed global organization. This position reports to one of our Executive Vice President, Programs and works closely with our Global Leadership Team (GLT) and a Director on the team. Level: We are open to considering exceptional candidates at both the Director and Senior Director levels, depending on experience and fit. How you’ll make an impact Lead organizational MLE strategy Own and drive Evidence Action's approach to evaluation for early stage programs, including design and oversight of major evaluations for pilots and quality assurance of evaluation methodology and findings. As programs transition to scale, ensure early stage MLE findings inform at-scale MLE, in coordination with the Director. Provide strategic oversight of at-scale program MLE through management of the Director, ensuring alignment between at-scale program MLE and the broader MLE function strategy. Lead the MLE Review process, driving organizational learning from findings and ensuring recommendations inform function-wide improvements, including function-level quality assurance standards. Develop and maintain centralized MLE systems for sharing, tracking, and applying evidence internally and externally, including at the regional level. Lead the development of Evidence Action's learning agenda, identifying the highest-value learning questions across the program portfolio and ensuring findings inform program design and organizational decision-making. Provide strategic MLE oversight for new program development and accelerator processes, ensuring MLE is embedded from the earliest stages and assess how best to resource and structure this work within the MLE Function. Identify and address cross-program MLE blind spots and systemic risks, translating complex challenges into clear diagnoses and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Champion the strategic use of data, technology, and AI to strengthen MLE and organizational decision-making. Serve as the primary senior point of contact for regional MLE leaders on function-wide coordination, ways of working, and structural challenges, working to strengthen the overall MLE function across global and regional teams. Provide senior external and organizational leadership Serve as a senior thought leader and external champion for Evidence Action’s MLE Function with donors, board members, government partners, and peer organizations. Oversee the approach to external reviewers, vendors, and consultants across the MLE Function, critically evaluating their recommendations while maintaining strong, constructive relationships, and working in close coordination with the MLE leaders on external partnerships they are responsible for. Partner closely with Cost-Effectiveness and other internal evidence functions to ensure coherence across Evidence Action's evidence approach. Lead board and donor level communications on MLE progress, methodology, and organizational learning. Lead and develop the MLE Strategy team Provide direction and leadership to the MLE Strategy team, including direct management of a Director, who leads at-scale program MLE and team management. Set strategic direction and priorities for the team and help foster a high-performing team culture. Develop team members' capabilities and build a platform for ongoing professional growth. Oversee the Global MLE budget, maintaining visibility across global and regional MLE teams and making resourcing recommendations aligned to organizational priorities. Collaborate with program and organizational leadership to plan resources, recruit for strategic bandwidth within the MLE team, and develop a sustainable resourcing model and long-term structural vision for the MLE Function. You may be a good fit if you have 10+ years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in a global development context, including experience working within an organization that both directly implements programs and provides technical assistance to governments, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role within a matrixed organization Advanced degree in a relevant field (economics, public health, social science, statistics, or related) Technical experience: Expert in program evaluation design and methodology; including impact evaluations, process evaluations, and mixed-methods approaches with real-world experience managing large-scale evaluations from design through dissemination People Leadership: Demonstrates a track record of developing Directors or senior leaders and strengthening leadership bench capacity. Can provide strategic direction to senior technical leads while empowering their domain ownership. Thought Leadership: Publications, conference presentations, or other external thought leadership are a strong positive signal. Transformation: Experience building or transforming MLE systems within an organization, not only as an external consultant or researcher, with a track record of leading change through to implementation Technical Communication: Can fluently switch communication styles across donors, board members, and non-technical audiences to drive effective conversations and move stakeholders to decisions. Technology and AI: Familiarity with the application of data technology and AI to strengthen MLE implementation and decision-making in a global development context Position Location We prefer this role to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria, or New Delhi, India. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where they are located. 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 US based expected pay range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 per year. For candidates outside the US, we adjust for the cost of employment and fixed local benefit costs to create an equivalent package. Salary will be based on the level of the role (Director or Senior Director), which will be determined on a candidate-by-candidate basis. 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 representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Lead and transform the organization's monitoring, learning, and evaluation function to drive impact strategy and innovation at scale. | 10+ years in MLE leadership in global development, advanced technical expertise, senior leadership experience, and strong external thought leadership. | 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 programs avert upwards of 200, 000 DALYs every year by working closely with national and sub national governments in LMIC contexts on highly cost effective interventions. • 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, mission orientation, 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 Evidence Action was built on the belief that data should drive every decision, from how programs are designed and delivered, to how resources are allocated and scaled. We have built a strong monitoring, learning, and evaluation (MLE) function across our global program portfolio, generating the evidence that underpins both program delivery and organizational decision-making. For us, monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. The recent Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) monitoring issues revealed the need to strengthen this foundation across our complex global portfolio, particularly when navigating the trade-offs between rigor, cost, and speed. As we continue to iterate and our ambitions grow to scale proven programs, we are investing in senior MLE leadership to match that scale. We have identified strategic priorities that require dedicated, experienced leadership to drive them forward: including an MLE function review, AI opportunity spotting, and strengthened board engagement on evidence and learning. As the (Senior) Director, Impact Strategy & Evaluation, you will lead the continued evolution of our MLE approach, ensuring our systems, structures, and external presence reflect the scale of what we are building. We are seeking a senior leader to own the strategic growth and transformation dimensions of our MLE function at a critical organizational moment. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of technical rigor, organizational leadership, and external credibility. You bring deep expertise in program evaluation and evidence systems, strategic instincts to frame and solve complex organizational problems, a growth oriented mindset to embrace ambiguity and transformation, and the interpersonal sophistication to lead through change in a matrixed global organization. This position reports to one of our Executive Vice President, Programs and works closely with our Global Leadership Team (GLT) and a Director on the team. Level: We are open to considering exceptional candidates at both the Director and Senior Director levels, depending on experience and fit. How you’ll make an impact Lead organizational MLE strategy • Own and drive Evidence Action's approach to evaluation for early stage programs, including design and oversight of major evaluations for pilots and quality assurance of evaluation methodology and findings. As programs transition to scale, ensure early stage MLE findings inform at-scale MLE, in coordination with the Director. • Provide strategic oversight of at-scale program MLE through management of the Director, ensuring alignment between at-scale program MLE and the broader MLE function strategy. • Lead the MLE Review process, driving organizational learning from findings and ensuring recommendations inform function-wide improvements, including function-level quality assurance standards. • Develop and maintain centralized MLE systems for sharing, tracking, and applying evidence internally and externally, including at the regional level. • Lead the development of Evidence Action's learning agenda, identifying the highest-value learning questions across the program portfolio and ensuring findings inform program design and organizational decision-making. • Provide strategic MLE oversight for new program development and accelerator processes, ensuring MLE is embedded from the earliest stages and assess how best to resource and structure this work within the MLE Function. • Identify and address cross-program MLE blind spots and systemic risks, translating complex challenges into clear diagnoses and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. • Champion the strategic use of data, technology, and AI to strengthen MLE and organizational decision-making. • Serve as the primary senior point of contact for regional MLE leaders on function-wide coordination, ways of working, and structural challenges, working to strengthen the overall MLE function across global and regional teams. Provide senior external and organizational leadership • Serve as a senior thought leader and external champion for Evidence Action’s MLE Function with donors, board members, government partners, and peer organizations. • Oversee the approach to external reviewers, vendors, and consultants across the MLE Function, critically evaluating their recommendations while maintaining strong, constructive relationships, and working in close coordination with the MLE leaders on external partnerships they are responsible for. • Partner closely with Cost-Effectiveness and other internal evidence functions to ensure coherence across Evidence Action's evidence approach. • Lead board and donor level communications on MLE progress, methodology, and organizational learning. Lead and develop the Global MLE Function • Provide direction and leadership to the MLE team, including direct management of a Director, who leads at-scale program MLE and team management. • Set strategic direction and priorities for the team and help foster a high-performing team culture. • Develop team members' capabilities and build a platform for ongoing professional growth. • Oversee the Global MLE budget, maintaining visibility across global and regional MLE teams and making resourcing recommendations aligned to organizational priorities. • Collaborate with program and organizational leadership to plan resources, recruit for strategic bandwidth within the MLE team, and develop a sustainable resourcing model and long-term structural vision for the MLE Function. You may be a good fit if you have • 10+ years of progressive experience in monitoring, learning, and evaluation in a global development context. • Experience should also include direct program implementation and technical assistance to governments, with 5+ years, ideally in a senior leadership role within a matrixed organization. In field experience is highly desirable. • PhD or a comparable mix of advanced training and high-end technical experience in a relevant field (economics, statistics, public health, social science, or related). • Technical experience: Expertise in program evaluation design and methodology; including impact evaluations, process evaluations, and mixed-methods approaches with real-world experience managing large-scale evaluations from design through dissemination. • People Leadership: Demonstrates a track record of developing Directors or senior leaders and strengthening leadership bench capacity. Successfully provided strategic direction to senior technical leads, set performance benchmarks, while empowering their domain ownership. • Thought Leadership: Brings established networks across the MLE and leadership communities of peer and partner organizations, including philanthropies, evidence-driven implementation organizations in our regions, and government stakeholders. Has a track record of external thought leadership through publications, conference presentations, or similar platforms. • Action Oriented: Demonstrates a clear orientation toward implementation over theory. Experience within leading evidence-driven organizations, across global health, development, or social sectors, is prioritized, reflecting our commitment to teams that can move from evidence to action. • Transformation and Ambiguity: Embraces ambiguity to make transformational changes we need. They are an Engine 2 thinker; focused on innovating for tomorrow’s needs, exploring new markets, and taking bold risks while communicating trade offs. • Technical Communication: Can switch communication styles between external and internal MLE specialists, donors, board, and non-technical audiences to have effective conversions and drive decisions. Position Location We prefer this role to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, Lagos, Nigeria, or New Delhi, India. However, this role location could be flexible. Benefits 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 US based expected pay range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 per year. For candidates outside the US, we adjust for the cost of employment and fixed local benefit costs to create an equivalent package. Salary will be based on the level of the role (Director or Senior Director), which will be determined on a candidate-by-candidate basis. 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 representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Lead and evolve the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation function to drive data-driven decision-making and program scaling. | 10+ years in MLE within global development, 5+ years senior leadership, advanced degree in economics, public health, social science, or statistics, expertise in large-scale evaluation design. | 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. The Role Evidence Action was built on the belief that data should drive every decision, from how programs are designed and delivered, to how resources are allocated and scaled. Our Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) Strategy team has built a strong monitoring and evaluation function across our global program portfolio, generating the evidence that underpins both program delivery and organizational decision-making. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. When that foundation falters, as it did with the monitoring gaps identified in our Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program, the consequences are real for the communities we serve. As we continue to iterate and our ambitions grow to scale proven programs, we are investing in senior MLE leadership to match that scale. We have identified strategic priorities that require dedicated, experienced leadership to drive them forward: including an MLE function review, AI opportunity spotting, and strengthened board engagement on evidence and learning. As the (Senior) Director, Impact Strategy & Innovation, you will lead the continued evolution of our MLE function, ensuring our systems, structures, and external presence reflect the scale of what we are building. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. As we reach more people, we are committed to ensuring the quality and ambition of that foundation grows with us. We are seeking a senior leader to own the strategic growth and transformation dimensions of our MLE function at a critical organizational moment. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of technical rigor, organizational leadership, and external credibility. You bring deep expertise in program evaluation and evidence systems, strategic instincts to frame and solve complex organizational problems, a growth oriented mindset to embrace ambiguity and transformation, and the interpersonal sophistication to lead through change in a matrixed global organization. This position reports to one of our Executive Vice President, Programs and works closely with our Global Leadership Team (GLT) and the Director, Program Monitoring and Evaluation. Level: We are open to considering exceptional candidates at both the Director and Senior Director levels, depending on experience and fit. How you’ll make an impact: Lead organizational MLE strategy Own and drive Evidence Action's approach to new program evaluation, including design and oversight of major evaluations and quality assurance of evaluation methodology and findings. Develop and maintain centralized MLE systems for sharing, tracking, and applying evidence internally and externally, including at the regional level. Lead the development of Evidence Action's learning agenda, identifying the highest-value learning questions across the program portfolio and ensuring findings inform program design and organizational decision-making. Provide strategic MLE oversight for new program development and accelerator processes, ensuring MLE is strategic and embedded from the earliest stages. Identify and address cross-program monitoring blind spots and systemic risks, translating complex tactical challenges into clear diagnoses and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Champion the strategic use of data, technology, and AI to strengthen monitoring and decision-making. Provide senior external and organizational leadership Serve as a senior thought leader in the practical application of monitoring data and external champion for our MLE function with donors, board members, government partners, and peer organizations. Manage external reviewers, vendors, and consultants, including critically evaluating their recommendations, while maintaining strong, constructive relationships. Partner closely with Cost-Effectiveness and other internal evidence functions to ensure coherence across Evidence Action's evidence approach. Contribute to board and donor level communications on MLE progress, methodology, and organizational learning. Lead and develop the MLE Strategy team Provide direction and leadership to the MLE Strategy team, including direct management of the Director, Program Monitoring and Evaluation. Set team goals and priorities, create clarity on roles and responsibilities, and foster a high-performing, psychologically safe team culture. Develop team members' capabilities and build a platform for ongoing professional growth. Manage the team's budget effectively and make resourcing recommendations aligned to organizational priorities. Collaborate with program and organizational leadership to plan resources and recruit for strategic bandwidth within the MLE team. You may be a good fit if you have 10+ years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in a global development context, including experience working within an organization that both directly implements programs and provides technical assistance to governments, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role within a matrixed organization Advanced degree in a relevant field (economics, public health, social science, statistics, or related) Technical experience: Expert in program evaluation design and methodology; including impact evaluations, process evaluations, and mixed-methods approaches with real-world experience managing large-scale evaluations from design through dissemination People Leadership: Demonstrates a track record of developing Directors or senior leaders and strengthening leadership bench capacity. Can provide strategic direction to senior technical leads while empowering their domain ownership. Thought Leadership: Publications, conference presentations, or other external thought leadership are a strong positive signal. Transformation: Experience building or transforming MLE systems within an organization, not only as an external consultant or researcher, with a track record of leading change through to implementation Technical Communication: Can fluently switch communication styles across donors, board members, and non-technical audiences to drive effective conversations and move stakeholders to decisions. Technology and AI: Familiarity with the application of data technology and AI to strengthen MLE implementation and decision-making in a global development context Position Location This role location is flexible, though we have a preference for a country where Evidence Action has an office. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where they are located. 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 US based expected pay range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 per year. For candidates outside the US, we adjust for the cost of employment and fixed local benefit costs to create an equivalent package. Salary will be based on the level of the role (Director or Senior Director), which will be determined on a candidate-by-candidate basis. 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 representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Lead and transform the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation function to drive organizational learning and impact at scale. | Senior leader with 10+ years in MLE, strong program evaluation expertise, leadership experience, and ability to drive transformation in a global matrixed organization. | 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. The Role Evidence Action was built on the belief that data should drive every decision, from how programs are designed and delivered, to how resources are allocated and scaled. Our Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) Strategy team has built a strong monitoring and evaluation function across our global program portfolio, generating the evidence that underpins both program delivery and organizational decision-making. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. When that foundation falters, as it did with the monitoring gaps identified in our Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) program, the consequences are real for the communities we serve. As we continue to iterate and our ambitions grow to scale proven programs, we are investing in senior MLE leadership to match that scale. We have identified strategic priorities that require dedicated, experienced leadership to drive them forward: including an MLE function review, AI opportunity spotting, and strengthened board engagement on evidence and learning. As the (Senior) Director, Impact Strategy & Innovation, you will lead the continued evolution of our MLE function, ensuring our systems, structures, and external presence reflect the scale of what we are building. Monitoring is more than an audit function; it is the foundation upon which we learn, adapt, and grow. As we reach more people, we are committed to ensuring the quality and ambition of that foundation grows with us. We are seeking a senior leader to own the strategic growth and transformation dimensions of our MLE function at a critical organizational moment. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of technical rigor, organizational leadership, and external credibility. You bring deep expertise in program evaluation and evidence systems, strategic instincts to frame and solve complex organizational problems, a growth oriented mindset to embrace ambiguity and transformation, and the interpersonal sophistication to lead through change in a matrixed global organization. This position reports to one of our Executive Vice President, Programs and works closely with our Global Leadership Team (GLT) and a Director on the team. Level: We are open to considering exceptional candidates at both the Director and Senior Director levels, depending on experience and fit. How you’ll make an impact Lead organizational MLE strategy • Own and drive Evidence Action's approach to evaluation for early stage programs, including design and oversight of major evaluations for pilots and quality assurance of evaluation methodology and findings. As programs transition to scale, ensure early stage MLE findings inform at-scale MLE, in coordination with the Director. • Provide strategic oversight of at-scale program MLE through management of the Director, ensuring alignment between at-scale program MLE and the broader MLE function strategy. • Lead the MLE Review process, driving organizational learning from findings and ensuring recommendations inform function-wide improvements, including function-level quality assurance standards. • Develop and maintain centralized MLE systems for sharing, tracking, and applying evidence internally and externally, including at the regional level. • Lead the development of Evidence Action's learning agenda, identifying the highest-value learning questions across the program portfolio and ensuring findings inform program design and organizational decision-making. • Provide strategic MLE oversight for new program development and accelerator processes, ensuring MLE is embedded from the earliest stages and assess how best to resource and structure this work within the MLE Function. • Identify and address cross-program MLE blind spots and systemic risks, translating complex challenges into clear diagnoses and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. • Champion the strategic use of data, technology, and AI to strengthen MLE and organizational decision-making. • Serve as the primary senior point of contact for regional MLE leaders on function-wide coordination, ways of working, and structural challenges, working to strengthen the overall MLE function across global and regional teams. Provide senior external and organizational leadership • Serve as a senior thought leader and external champion for Evidence Action’s MLE Function with donors, board members, government partners, and peer organizations. • Oversee the approach to external reviewers, vendors, and consultants across the MLE Function, critically evaluating their recommendations while maintaining strong, constructive relationships, and working in close coordination with the MLE leaders on external partnerships they are responsible for. • Partner closely with Cost-Effectiveness and other internal evidence functions to ensure coherence across Evidence Action's evidence approach. • Lead board and donor level communications on MLE progress, methodology, and organizational learning. Lead and develop the MLE Strategy team • Provide direction and leadership to the MLE Strategy team, including direct management of a Director, who leads at-scale program MLE and team management. • Set strategic direction and priorities for the team and help foster a high-performing team culture. • Develop team members' capabilities and build a platform for ongoing professional growth. • Oversee the Global MLE budget, maintaining visibility across global and regional MLE teams and making resourcing recommendations aligned to organizational priorities. • Collaborate with program and organizational leadership to plan resources, recruit for strategic bandwidth within the MLE team, and develop a sustainable resourcing model and long-term structural vision for the MLE Function. You may be a good fit if you have • 10+ years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in a global development context, including experience working within an organization that both directly implements programs and provides technical assistance to governments, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role within a matrixed organization • Advanced degree in a relevant field (economics, public health, social science, statistics, or related) • Technical experience: Expert in program evaluation design and methodology; including impact evaluations, process evaluations, and mixed-methods approaches with real-world experience managing large-scale evaluations from design through dissemination • People Leadership: Demonstrates a track record of developing Directors or senior leaders and strengthening leadership bench capacity. Can provide strategic direction to senior technical leads while empowering their domain ownership. • Thought Leadership: Publications, conference presentations, or other external thought leadership are a strong positive signal. • Transformation: Experience building or transforming MLE systems within an organization, not only as an external consultant or researcher, with a track record of leading change through to implementation • Technical Communication: Can fluently switch communication styles across donors, board members, and non-technical audiences to drive effective conversations and move stakeholders to decisions. • Technology and AI: Familiarity with the application of data technology and AI to strengthen MLE implementation and decision-making in a global development context Position Location This role location is flexible, though we have a preference for a country where Evidence Action has an office. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where they are located. Benefits 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 US based expected pay range for this role is $155,000 – $185,000 per year. For candidates outside the US, we adjust for the cost of employment and fixed local benefit costs to create an equivalent package. Salary will be based on the level of the role (Director or Senior Director), which will be determined on a candidate-by-candidate basis. 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 representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Manage and support nutrition program implementation and expansion with strategic, technical, and stakeholder engagement tasks. | Requires 5-7 years in global health/nutrition program management with budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis skills. | 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 Nutrition Team On the Nutrition team, we collaborate with country-based and cross-cutting functional teams, governments, partner organizations, and technical experts to design and scale high impact, cost-effective nutrition programs. We support Evidence Action's established Deworm the World (DTW) and Equal Vitamin Access (EVA) programs, as well as earlier stage exploration of new nutrition interventions. We are a passionate team that aims to foster continuous growth and embraces new challenges as learning experiences. We are seeking a Manager, Nutrition who will play a key role in helping to strengthen our existing footprint and support the expansion of our nutrition programs which currently includes iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation for children, small quantity lipid based micronutrients (SQLN-S) to prevent micronutrient deficiencies among infants and young children. This may grow to include additional nutrition interventions that are identified through Evidence Action's Accelerator process. In this role you will report to the Director, School Health, and assist our Executive Vice President across strategic projects and team coordination. This is a time-bound position (currently scoped at 12 months), with role extension possible depending on portfolio needs. You Will: Program Management and Execution (20%): • Provide technical, project management, and strategic support for the implementation of an existing EVA program (particularly SQLN-S in Nigeria), ensuring technically sound implementation and government alignment: • Support country team members with strategic and technical guidance, tools, and resources for implementation of the program in their relevant country context • Support in developing and monitoring program workplans, budgets and milestone trackers to ensure timely, quality implementation. • Provide technical and research support to inform long-term goals and implementation pathways. Support Growth Across the Nutrition Portfolio (50%): • Contribute to the expansion of Evidence Action's existing and new nutrition programs by conducting scoping activities in Africa and Asia to understand the partner landscape, government buy-in, and potential impact and feasibility of program expansion in those geographies • Support development of reports to inform the organization's internal understanding on the potential design, impact and cost-effectiveness of expansion activities • Review the evidence base, cost-effectiveness and implementation feasibility of nutrition interventions in the Accelerator pipeline. As interventions progress through the pipeline, support development of initial plans for scoping and piloting interventions as needed. Engagement with internal and external stakeholders (30%): • Support our Executive Vice President across strategic team initiatives; this may include coordinating team level objectives, supporting development and execution of key strategic initiatives, and drafting presentations for leadership decision making • Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e. cost-effectiveness and monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE)) to design cost-effectiveness models, theories of change, MLE frameworks, implementation research studies, surveys and evaluations. • Support identification and engagement with values-aligned donors, including development fundraising materials (pitches, slide decks, budgets), and tracking of fundraising work-plans • Provide input on cultivating strategic partnerships with external stakeholders (technical experts, government, multilaterals and other development partners) to enable effective collaboration and advocacy. Requirements You Have: • You hold a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of work experience designing and implementing global health or international development programs • You have experience managing global health/nutrition programs, including the development and management of budgets and workplans. • You build relationships across departments, levels, geographies and backgrounds with an ability to influence a variety of stakeholders in multicultural settings, including researchers, implementing partners, donors, and government officials • You have experience engaging in fundraising activities and supporting development of donor reports • You have strong writing skills to draft donor reports, pitch decks, and briefs, with the ability to communicate evidence-based programming and results to a non-technical audience. • You build decks and documents for external use (e.g. case studies, reports, concept notes, articles/blog posts) • You have experience in data analysis with the ability to work through large data sets, create budgets, and manage pivot tables in Microsoft Excel. • You have worked in an international organization • You have a passion for Evidence Action's core values, mission, and programs Location This role can be remote within the United States, however, given the nature of the role, will be working with colleagues in Africa and Asia so an east coast base is preferred. 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. Benefits 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.

Lead budgeting, financial management, scenario modeling, and operational support for Safe Water programs to optimize resource allocation and support program scaling. | Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of professional experience in financial analysis and budgeting, strong Excel skills, ability to manage deadlines, and experience working in multicultural environments. | 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. About the Program Finance Team Come join our team in an exceptional opportunity for you to drive financial strategy for our impactful and cost-effective health interventions. You'll be managing budgets and financial operations for our Safe Water Now program, which provides nearly 10 million people with access to safe water for less than $1.50 per person per year Safe Water Now, directly contributing to preventing over one million deaths annually from waterborne diseases. Evidence Action brings Safe Water to more than 9 million people worldwide via our Dispensers for Safe Water and In-Line Chlorination programs. Recent evidence highlights that water treatment may be among the most cost-effective interventions available to save young children's lives, reducing all-cause child mortality by about 25%. Here, you'll have the unique chance to see your financial expertise translate into measurable, life-saving impact across Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda. Reporting to our Associate Director, you'll join a collaborative and always-learning team where you can optimize resources that reach millions of people while building scalable systems that could expand this proven intervention to millions more people lacking access to safe water. Location This preferred base for this role is in Washington, DC, USA, however, we will support a remote environment within the US for the right candidate. You Will: Financial Strategic Thinking and Scenario Modeling Build directional budget models and scenario analyses to support long-term strategy for the Safe Water Africa portfolio. Conduct cost modeling for various program delivery approaches (e.g. standalone vs layered programs, technical assistance models) to inform decision-making. Apply structure, assumption-based analysis (e.g. BOTEC-style modeling) to estimate costs, evaluate tradeoffs, and inform program strategy in evolving contexts. Provide decision-oriented financial insights to program leads navigating complexity and scale. Financial Management and Analysis Lead budgeting processes for Safe Water programs in partnership with program teams, including developing grant proposal budgets, managing quarterly updates, and conducting variance analysis to optimize resource allocation and identify trends. Prepare accurate financial reports, donor submissions, and operational dashboards in collaboration with Finance and program teams, developing new tools as needed to enhance decision-making and ensure compliance with organizational and donor standards. Oversee vendor and contractor payments, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and organizational standards. Support the Associate Director and Grants team in donor financial close-outs, ensuring all expenses and allocations are correctly accounted for and documented. Relationship Building and Country Partnership Orientation Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with country teams and program implementers. Proactively design financial tools, analyses, or processes that solve field-level pain points and improve decision making. Move beyond compliance checking by engaging as a thought partner, bringing value to program teams through financial insight and solution design. Program Operations Support Partner with operational and program teams to provide financial input for programmatic expansions and scaling efforts in new geographies. Develop and manage systems to track deliverables, timelines, and key operational processes, including procurement, contracting, and compliance for Safe Water programs. Document standard procedures and streamline financial and operational processes to drive efficiency across the Safe Water portfolio. You Have: Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years' experience as a professional who has demonstrated excellence with financial analysis and budgeting. You can translate financial and technical data into informative, decision-oriented reports. You have strong professional experiences using Excel (i.e. developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets). You can manage competing and evolving project deadlines. You have project and upward management skills, including proactively flagging deadlines and progress towards them. You have experience working collaboratively in a multicultural professional environment. You can synthesize large volumes of complex information and distill and convey themes for decision making. 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.