Evidence Action is now
accepting applications for a full-time, Project
Manager - Evidence Action Beta position
based in Nairobi with flexibility of being based in Washington DC and an
expected commitment of at least two years.
The Organization: Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world.
The Organization: Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world.
We fill the gap between
knowing 'what works' and having impact at scale. We implement cost-effective
interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.
We voraciously self-evaluate,
learn, and improve our models for scaling with a commitment to transparency on
progress, impact, and value for money.
Our two flagship programs
reached over 300 million people this year. And one of them was again selected
by GiveWell as one of only four
Top Charities worldwide.
We invite you to learn more about Evidence Action atwww.evidenceaction.org.
The Position: This position is with the Beta Team that identifies, pressure-tests, and builds potential Evidence Action programs.
We invite you to learn more about Evidence Action atwww.evidenceaction.org.
The Position: This position is with the Beta Team that identifies, pressure-tests, and builds potential Evidence Action programs.
We are looking for a
motivated individual who is passionate about international development and
interested in building a viable ‘path to scale’ for promising evidence-based
interventions.
A successful candidate will
work with the senior leadership of the Beta team to ensure the success of
multiple Beta programs in Africa and Asia.
Responsibilities are expected to include:
Responsibilities are expected to include:
- Manage and coordinate
the ‘path-to-scale’ for multiple Beta programs; including designing
programs and pressure-testing potential for large scale impact
- Build and
maintain relationships with Beta program partners including government,
NGOs, social enterprises and academics
- Develop and
iteratively improve on the theory of change, business model and monitoring
plan for potential programs in order to successfully transition programs
to full-scale
- Coordinate the
research and analysis for ‘scale-potential' and 'cost-effectiveness' of
programs in the Beta portfolio
- Lead the
process of learning lessons from Beta programs and documenting and
communicating about them internally
- Support the
communication team with the development of external communication material
including; proposal, reports, presentations and write-ups for various
audiences
- Prepare work
plans and budgets for Beta programs under various scenarios to facilitate
quality project management and decision making in an ambiguous environment
- Ensure timely
reporting and communication with donors
As Evidence Action is a
dynamic organization, perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- MBA/Master’s
degree in public policy, social sciences or related field
- Experience with
business and/or private sector prefered but not required
- Excellent work
planning, project and budget management skills
- Ability to
collaborate across teams within and outside Evidence Action and experience
with managing people directly and indirectly
- Good
understanding of research, data collection and analytics and ability to
interpret research for program design and implementation
- Excellent
written and spoken communication skills in English
- Willingness to
travel to project implementation geographies and spend approx. 25% of the
time on field work in Africa and Asia
- Adaptable,
self-motivated, inquisitive and a team player who is interested in being
part of a fast-paced, growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere.
- Detail oriented
with demonstrated ability to multitask and meet short deadlines
- A sense of
humor rated at least a 7.52 out of 10
Benefits: Evidence Action offers competitive compensation packages for the
nonprofit field, including comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) retirement
plan with employer matching, commuter benefits, four weeks of vacation, and
more.
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
Interested
applicants need to apply online in the link provided. Please provide your
resume, a cover letter clearly addressing the stated qualifications, and at
least one short recent writing sample.
For a candidate based in Nairobi, Evidence Action will apply for a work visa from the Kenyan authorities if necessary. Should the candidate prefer to be based in Washington DC, they must be authorized to work in the U.S. We unfortunately will not be able to sponsor work visas to the US.
Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment.
For a candidate based in Nairobi, Evidence Action will apply for a work visa from the Kenyan authorities if necessary. Should the candidate prefer to be based in Washington DC, they must be authorized to work in the U.S. We unfortunately will not be able to sponsor work visas to the US.
Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment.
The Evidence Action EOE
policy provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without
regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status,
disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable
law.
How to Apply