Application Guide

How to Apply for Executive Vice President, Global Programs

at Evidence Action

🏢 About Evidence Action

Evidence Action uniquely focuses on scaling proven, cost-effective interventions that measurably reduce poverty, with programs like deworming reaching millions annually. Their commitment to rigorous evidence and data-driven decision-making sets them apart in the global development sector. Working here offers the chance to directly impact lives at scale while contributing to an organization that prioritizes measurable outcomes over ideology.

About This Role

As Executive Vice President of Global Programs, you'll lead multi-million dollar health initiatives across 11 countries while managing directors overseeing deworming, nutrition, and evaluation functions. This role is pivotal for driving Evidence Action's mission by securing $15M-25M in annual funding and representing the organization with major donors and government partners. You'll shape organizational strategy as part of the Global Leadership Team, making data-driven decisions that affect millions of beneficiaries.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might begin with a virtual check-in with country directors in East Africa, reviewing program data from recent deworming campaigns. Midday could involve strategizing with the fundraising team on a proposal for a major foundation, followed by representing Evidence Action in a meeting with a government health ministry to discuss program expansion. You'd likely end the day analyzing evaluation reports to inform decisions for the Global Leadership Team's upcoming strategy session.

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🎯 Who Evidence Action Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of executive leadership in global health with specific experience managing multi-country program implementation teams
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of securing and managing $10M+ funding portfolios from institutional donors like USAID, FCDO, or major foundations
  • Possesses deep experience building strategic relationships with African and Asian government health ministries and international partners
  • Can point to specific examples of using data and evidence to drive programmatic decisions and improve outcomes at scale

📝 Tips for Applying to Evidence Action

1

Quantify your fundraising achievements specifically - mention exact dollar amounts raised and from which donor types (e.g., 'secured $8M from Gates Foundation for malaria programs')

2

Highlight your experience with evidence-based programming by mentioning specific evaluation methodologies you've used (RCTs, cost-effectiveness analyses, etc.)

3

Demonstrate knowledge of Evidence Action's specific programs by referencing their Deworm the World Initiative or iron-fortified salt programs in your materials

4

Show how you've managed directors across multiple time zones - remote global team management is crucial for this position

5

Include metrics about program reach in your resume (e.g., 'managed nutrition programs reaching 2M beneficiaries across 5 countries')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience fundraising for global health programs of similar scale ($15M+) and which donors you've successfully engaged", "How you've used data and evidence to improve program implementation and outcomes in previous roles", 'Your approach to managing senior directors across multiple countries while maintaining program quality', "Why Evidence Action's focus on cost-effective, evidence-based scaling resonates with your professional philosophy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Evidence Action's specific programs - particularly Deworm the World and their nutrition interventions - and their geographic reach
  • → Their major donors and funding partners (check their annual reports and press releases)
  • → Their leadership team and organizational structure to understand reporting relationships
  • → Recent evaluations or studies they've published about their programs' effectiveness
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would approach securing $20M in funding for Evidence Action's portfolio in the next fiscal year
2 Describe a time you used data to change a program strategy and what outcomes resulted
3 How would you manage quality control for deworming programs across 11 countries with varying government health systems?
4 What strategies have you used to build relationships with health ministries in Africa or Asia?
5 How would you balance the needs of different programs (deworming vs. nutrition) when allocating limited resources?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic development jargon without specific examples of evidence-based programming you've implemented
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the scale required - this isn't a small program management role
  • Not showing familiarity with Evidence Action's specific model of scaling proven interventions rather than piloting new ones

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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