EAII Advisors Manager

About EAII Advisors

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.

For more information, read about our work here: 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 position supports the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE) Team by driving coordination across internal stakeholders, providing management support for various MLE workstreams, and advancing strategic initiatives. As the primary coordinator and facilitator, you will ensure that multiple MLE components across the program meet its objectives efficiently and effectively.

While this position will be responsible for effectively managing MLE initiatives related to the Nutrition portfolio in India, the role will also include coordination and support new program development. You will be expected to oversee medium to large workstreams, ensuring that outcomes across interconnected MLEs are met by leveraging tactical planning tools and managing external partners that support data collection services. You will enhance predictability, forecast necessary inputs and outputs, and proactively address potential challenges. You will be responsible for tracking related to MLE requirements and outcomes.

Your influence will shape the direction of your work both within the organization and with external stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with other departments to ensure high-quality MLE outcomes through teamwork, mutual understanding, and an eagerness to support one another.

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Development of a result-based MLE strategy, framework, key program performance indicators, and recommendations for data-driven corrective action.
• Identify effective methodology for quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, robust analysis, data visualisation, and dissemination of findings and recommendations to the intended audiences in user-friendly methods.
• Lead designing research protocols, survey instruments, and techniques, and their administration, monitoring, and quality control, including IRB approvals.
• Lead the advanced Statistical analysis of collected data using various Statistical tools and data analysis methodsManage third-party partners and ensure timely execution of contracts, set high standards of data quality, and process integrations.
• Coordinate with the global Evidence Action team to ensure MLE strategies are consistent and aligned with the organisation and country priorities.
• Lead scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and reports for information dissemination.
• Prepare concept notes for new program areas and support in systematic reviews to support new program development, including support in in-county scoping.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders and experts and represent EAII in national and international platforms related to MLE.

Program MLE-related Delivery

• Ensure the leadership team and other relevant stakeholders have access to timely, useful, and accurate program MLE data for actionable decisions.
• Ensure that donors, partners, and management queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that the country program data and evidence/information requirements for strategic engagement with policymakers across governments and donors, including collaboration with the global team, are planned and executed on time.
• Actively promote the synthesis and sharing of data/information across programs and generate readily available information for quick reporting to donors, governments, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support in the development and management of the budget for the MLE portfolio.
• Should be willing to travel at least 20% of the time.

Cross-Functional Project & Organisational Strategy

• Work closely with national and state-based teams to ensure MLE plays an integral role in program implementation, leading to enhanced quality and impact.
• Coordinate with states and partners for appropriate planning and implementation of research and surveys, evaluation tools, and plans as recommended.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration to enhance overall program effectiveness.
• Anticipate and address operational challenges by leveraging resources, providing strategic guidance to leaders throughout all project phases—from milestone planning to execution.

Team Management & Culture Building

• Identify human resource needs of the team and work closely with the P&C team in recruitment of staff and consultants, as necessary.
• Mentor the MLE team members through timely and quality feedback, supervision, and support for enhanced team performance.
• Model and reinforce Evidence Action values.
• Contribute to creating and strengthening an open and transparent culture through inclusive practices and openness to different perspectives and ideas.

• Must have 8+ years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation with a reputed organisation across sectors and cross-cutting themes, with a minimum of three years in managerial capacity
• Advanced degree in social sciences (Statistics/ Maths/ Economics) or related field
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs, approaches, and analytical skills in the context of program monitoring and evaluation of large-scale programs
• Excellent track record with advanced Statistical analysis skills and Impact Evaluation methodology/analysis
• Experience in handling large-scale datasets with a strong command of quantitative software like Stata or SPSS. and data visualization software like Power BI (preferred). Prior experience in qualitative data analysis and skills in the use of qualitative software like MAXQDA (preferred), AtlasTi, NVivo, or others.
• Prior experience with CAPI-based surveys using SurveyCTO
• Experience in working with mid-senior-level government partners at the national and state departments across sectors, especially the Department of Health and Education
• Strong project management skills and prior experience in completing projects (with openness to iterations and design adaptations) on tight deadlines
• Ability to work in teams, in a result-oriented and culturally diverse environment, ensuring collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders
• Ability to successfully manage and mentor/develop teams

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

• comprehensive health insurance,
• retirement savings options,
• life insurance,
• generous leave,
• avenues for engagement and recognition.

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

All contracting arrangements will be made through EAII Advisors Private Limited. EAII is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at EAII is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. EAII does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, caste, creed, colour, religion, gender, origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.