Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation

at Evidence Action

🏢 About Evidence Action

Evidence Action uniquely focuses on scaling proven, cost-effective interventions that measurably reduce poverty across Africa and Asia, with a rigorous evidence-based approach. Working here means contributing to programs that have already impacted millions, like Deworm the World and Dispensers for Safe Water, while being part of an organization that prioritizes data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes.

About This Role

As Manager, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation, you'll lead the design and implementation of MLE systems across all Evidence Action programs in India, ensuring they meet strategic goals through robust data collection, analysis, and learning frameworks. This role directly impacts program effectiveness by translating data into actionable insights that guide scaling decisions and demonstrate impact to donors and stakeholders.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing monitoring data from field teams across multiple Indian states, then lead a meeting with program managers to discuss emerging trends and adapt implementation approaches. Later, you could analyze evaluation results to prepare recommendations for scaling decisions, followed by developing data visualization dashboards for donor reporting.

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🎯 Who Evidence Action Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of MLE experience specifically in international development contexts, with demonstrated success designing systems for large-scale programs
  • Possesses advanced technical skills in statistical analysis (R, Stata, or Python) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to analyze program data from diverse sources
  • Can showcase experience developing MLE frameworks that align with organizational strategy and donor requirements in the global development sector
  • Has strong project management abilities to coordinate MLE activities across multiple program teams while providing technical assistance

📝 Tips for Applying to Evidence Action

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Quantify your 8+ years of MLE experience with specific metrics: mention how many programs you've supported, sample sizes you've managed, or impact measurements you've led

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Highlight any experience with evidence-based programming or randomized controlled trials (RCTs), as Evidence Action heavily relies on rigorous evidence

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Demonstrate familiarity with Evidence Action's current programs in India by referencing specific initiatives like their iron and folic acid supplementation or school-based deworming work

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Include examples of how you've translated MLE findings into program improvements, as this role emphasizes learning and adaptation

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Showcase cross-cultural collaboration experience, particularly working with teams in Africa or Asia, given Evidence Action's regional focus

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience designing MLE systems for large-scale international development programs, with specific examples from similar contexts', 'How your technical skills in data analysis and visualization have directly informed program decisions and improvements', "Your understanding of Evidence Action's evidence-based approach and how you would contribute to maintaining rigorous standards", 'Your ability to provide technical assistance to program teams while aligning MLE activities with organizational strategy']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Evidence Action's current programs in India, particularly their iron and folic acid supplementation and deworming initiatives
  • → Their 2023-2025 strategic plan and how MLE contributes to their scaling goals
  • → Their use of evidence in decision-making, including their commitment to cost-effectiveness analysis
  • → Their organizational values and culture, which emphasize humility, evidence, and scale
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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 design an MLE framework for a new maternal health intervention in rural India
2 Describe a time when your MLE findings led to a significant program adaptation or scaling decision
3 How would you ensure data quality and ethical considerations in monitoring activities across multiple Indian states?
4 What experience do you have with donor reporting for large-scale development programs, particularly for organizations like USAID or foundations?
5 How would you balance the need for rigorous evaluation with the practical constraints of implementing programs at scale?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on academic research experience without demonstrating practical application in program settings
  • Presenting generic MLE knowledge without tailoring examples to Evidence Action's evidence-based, at-scale programming approach
  • Failing to show how you've used data to drive program decisions rather than just reporting results

📅 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:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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