Manager, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation
- Company
Evidence Action
- Location
New Delhi(Delhi)
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
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Experience
8 - 9 years
About Evidence Action
Global impact starts with asking the right questions: How far can a dollar go to improve a person’s health? How can we learn if our strategies are working? How can we ensure that they will continue to work? At Evidence Action, we leverage rigorous research and iterate constantly to scale low-cost health interventions at life’s most critical stages, including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. We always follow the data to ensure maximum value for every dollar and maximum impact for every individual. Our programs have reached over 515 million people by pairing proven interventions with creative new implementation models tailored to local contexts. As we mark our 10-year anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding access, improving cost-effectiveness, and utilizing evidence to inform every decision.
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Overview of 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.
Job Description
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.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• 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
Education
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.
Experience
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.