Manager, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India.

About EAII

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs, including safe drinking water initiatives and school and Anganwadi-based National Deworming Day and iron and folic acid supplementation. Operating across 10 states, EAII Advisors provides technical assistance to ministries of health, education, water, and women and child development, reducing health burdens in impoverished communities and improving the long-term wellbeing of children and families.

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About Evidence Action and EAII

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.

The Role

This role plays an integral role in advancing the organization's monitoring, learning, and evaluation  capabilities through focused project execution and cross-functional collaboration. In this position, youwill drive operational excellence across research initiatives while ensuring seamless coordination between teams, partners, and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Principal Manager - MLE, you will take ownership of specific MLE projects andwork streams within the Safe Water program, with responsibility for end-to-end project delivery. Yourexpertise will be essential in managing data collection processes, building strong vendor partnerships, and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout project lifecycles. Success in this role requiresproactive monitoring of project health, resource optimization, and early identification of risks to ensureconsistent delivery against program objectives.

This role is designed for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance technical precision with collaborative teamwork to drive the organization's mission forward through high-quality research and evaluation.

Technical Delivery

• Implement MLE initiatives and execute assigned result-based strategy, framework, and keyperformance indicators to deliver high-quality, timely data for decision making and recommendcorrective action
• Assist with AI strategy implementation and pilots of AI integration into our programs andfunction
• Manage third-party partners and ensure timely execution of contracts, set high standards of data quality, and process integrations
• Stay current on technical knowledge, including Jal Jeevan Mission guidelines and latest research, share developments with teams, and support scientific publications for informationdissemination
• Support new research areas and collaborate with global Evidence Action team to ensurestrategies align with organizational priorities and program needs
• Develop concept notes for government interactions to facilitate alignment with system reportingand strengthen the data management processes

Program MLE-related Delivery

• Ensure timely delivery of accurate MLE data to leadership, donors, partners, and stakeholdersfor actionable decisions and program-level engagement
• Provide support to fill strategic gaps on MLE support to program teams to manage risks or seize opportunities
• Support the annual MLE planning and budgeting process for programs and collaborate withother teams as necessary
• Identify appropriate partnerships for technological options best suited for our programs andexecute necessary transitions, including the use of appropriate AI use cases
• Promote data synthesis and sharing across programs, generate reports for stakeholders, andsupport organizational representation in meetings and conferences

Cross-Functional Project & Organizational Strategy

• Coordinate activities across internal teams, ensuring consistent communication andcollaboration to enhance overall program effectiveness
• Anticipate and address operational challenges by leveraging resources, providing support for leaders throughout all project phases—from milestone planning to execution
• Foster team effectiveness by mentoring MLE members, modeling organizational values, andstrengthening collaborative culture across internal team

Requirement

• Advanced degree in statistics/economics/public health/social and/or gender studies/climatestudies, or related field. A master's degree in business administration is a plus.
• Must have 8+ years of work experience with excellent knowledge and understanding ofquantitative and qualitative research designs, approaches, and analytical skills in the context of program monitoring and evaluation of large-scale programs.
• Strong project management skills and prior experience in completing projects (with openness toiterations and design adaptations) on tight deadlines.
• Experience in handling large-scale datasets with strong command of quantitative software(PowerBI, Stata, SPSS), qualitative analysis tools (MAXQDA, AtlasTi, NVivo), and CAPI-basedsurveys using SurveyCTO
• Experience in working with government partners at the national and state departments acrosssectors, (especially with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation)
• Proven ability to work effectively in diverse teams, collaborate across departments and withexternal stakeholders, while successfully managing and mentoring team members

Position Location - New Delhi, India

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicantsmust be legally authorized to work in India

Benefits (EAII)

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

• Comprehensive health insurance with IPD and OPD provisions,
• Life and Accidental insurance,
• PF, ESIC and Gratuity as per statutory requirements
• Generous leave,
• Avenues for engagement and recognition.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual's credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

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