Manager- Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE)

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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.

Job Description

The Manager- Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) will be supporting the Safe Water Now program, reporting to the State Program Lead - with a dotted-line reporting to the Deputy Director. The role will primarily be responsible for assisting the national MLE team in the successful design, rollout of new initiatives and in the management of the MLE function in the state.

The incumbent will be providing technical assistance to the state on situation analysis, preparing Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) plans including design and measurable indicators (output and outcome) using SMART principles, data collection protocols, strategies for data use, reporting, strengthen monitoring systems, results-based management and support in dissemination of program findings. You will work closely with the state program team, MLE team at National Level, State Governments and partners to roll-out new initiatives and manage the process from design to roll-out.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Support in the development of MLE strategy, , frameworks, KPIs, and budgets for the Safe Water Now program, in collaboration with national and global teams.
• Design and oversee research protocols, survey instruments, and methodologies for data collection, ensuring quality control, robust analysis, and effective dissemination of findings.
• Lead the implementation of MLE activities, including surveys, secondary data sourcing, and internal monitoring, to drive decision-making and program improvements.
• Strengthen monitoring and reporting systems, ensuring MLE-related KPIs are regularly met through robust tracking, web portals, dashboards, and follow-up mechanisms.
• Analyze and visualize data, develop reports, and support the state team with data-driven insights and technical assistance for documentation and reporting.
• Stay current with technical knowledge and guidelines (e.g., Jal Jeevan Mission) and build capacity of field teams on data quality, review, and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for research publications, prepare articles and reports, and support peer-reviewed journal submissions.

Program Management

• Support in developing and managing partnerships, developing SOW, contracts and agreements for research and survey activities.
• Coordinate with  program team (as required) for advocacy with state governments, to ensure that MLE activities and strategic initiatives are rolled-out as planned.
• Manage partner and vendor relationships, ensuring budgets, expenditures, and deliverables align with program objectives.
• Manage partner and vendor relationships relating to the new strategic initiatives, including development of budgets and costing, and monitoring actual expenditures
• Provide support in disseminating the findings of MLE initiatives, studies and other relevant data analysis.
• Perform any other MLE related tasks and undertake other duties as required as necessary and assigned.
• Attend meetings with donors, State level partners including State Government and other technical agencies and represent organization in meeting, conferences and other events.
• Coordinating with the concerned Government officials to get updated and latest versions of all database (Contact number, MIS, etc) periodically.

Team Management

• Manage the team of direct reportees to ensure timeliness and quality of the output
• Strengthen technical and team management capabilities of direct reportees and other team members

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advance degree in statistics/biostatistics/population studies/economics/public health/ computer application or related field
• Must have 7 + years of work experience in MLE (ideally in the public sector) with a minimum of three years at managerial capacity with a solid understanding of MLE framework, theory of change, log frame etc
• Must have experience of developing and handling Public sector (Health/Water/WASH) IT applications and supply chain management
• Prior experience of developing MIS and/or technological platforms
• Strong analytical skills having experience in using advanced levels of MS-Excel is mandatory
• Willingness to travel as and when require (at least 20% of the time), often on short notice
• Experience in online data collection tools- ODK, Kobo collect and developing visualization reports and dashboards in Excel/Power BI/other software is preferred
• Experience in working with senior level government partners is desirable, with project management experience working with state governments to implement large projects
• Prior experience with mobile or CAPI based surveys are highly preferred
• Knowledge of Stata or any other Statistical packages (SPSS etc.) is desirable

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