Project Manager, MLE Strategy (Time-bound)
About the role
The MLE Strategy team at Evidence Action optimizes Evidence Action's evidence-based, cost-effective programming through versatile and right-fit monitoring and evaluation solutions and insights. We develop MLE frameworks and strategies that improve programs and further our understanding of programmatic impact. We aim to be cost-efficient and appropriately rigorous when answering programmatic learning goals and strive to deliver timely services that meet programs' needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of MLE expansion into a new geography for the SFS program, 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.
- 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.
- Execute global MLE strategy workstreams, including global advocacy support, MLE approach refinement, and cross-country learning initiatives.
- Document and synthesize 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.
- Coordinate with regional MLE and program teams to ensure alignment and quality across MLE activities.
- Support data quality and assurance processes across geographies.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience working in or with programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Able to work variable hours to overlap with colleagues across time zones, and have experience working collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment.
- 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!