Consultant-MLE

This position is with EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India.

Position Overview

Job Title: Consultant-MLE

EAII invites applications for the position of Consultant-MLE in New Delhi.

About the Position

The Consultant-MLE will report to the Senior Manager Research – Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation (MLE) and will be an integral part of Evidence Action’s MLE team in India. As part of the team focused on the NDD & IFA supplementation program, the role involves contributing to the successful rollout of initiatives for the programs. As the program portfolio expands, the Consultant-MLE will contribute to exploring and implementing innovative ways of operating at scale with the use of technology. The position will conduct data analysis from various primary and secondary data sources and assist in the planning, implementation, and management of data collection and analysis of various research and surveys. The Consultant -MLE must have significant experience and strong analytical capabilities along with the ability to bring out insights and recommendations based on the analysis. The Consultant-MLE will be involved in other MLE initiatives and will be required to support delivering projects within an agreed timeline and high-quality outputs.

Roles & Responsibilities of the position :
• Work closely in collaboration with the Sr Manager Research-MLE to ensure effective implementation of MLE initiatives
• Assist the MLE team in implementing program monitoring, including training and independent monitoring in the state
• Develop documentation of all data management and analysis processes as required by the MLE team
• Support in preparing analysis plans, report structures, and presentations, finalizing them in discussion with the MLE team
• Conduct consistency checks on collected data, review agency-collected data, and provide feedback for error-free data, ensuring data quality for analysis
• Develop data templates for maintaining high-quality databases of program and MLE indicators.
• Prepare key insights and recommendations based on analysis and recommend improvements based on current practices
• Ensure timely delivery of data output tables, detailed analysis, and reports; follow up with agencies and vendors for necessary data
• Support in the compilation of reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for internal use and reporting to the global office and donors
• Support in documenting lessons learned and potential best practices from field activities under MLE initiatives, coordinating with state teams and other stakeholders as needed
• Assisting the team (as appropriate) in identifying literature and sources of data and reports
• Perform other tasks as and when required and assigned
• Willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time as assigned.

Organizational Culture :
• Upholds the values of EAII Advisors.
• Actively contributes to making an equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures, and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies :

Essential :
• This position is open to postgraduates, with a background in any of these areas: statistics, econometrics, health economics, demography, operations research, public health, or related fields
• At least 3-4 years of work experience in MLE-related areas. Work experience in reputed academic or research/survey organizations will be viewed favourably
• Strong analytical skills and experience in using advanced levels of MS Excel are required
• Significant experience in detailed high-level statistical analysis for large-scale surveys and writing reports for largescale health surveys along with providing insights and recommendations
• Prior experience with mobile or CAPI-based surveys is highly preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi
• “People” skills- the ability to work with multicultural and diverse teams with various levels of training and understanding
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively with people at all levels of the organization

Desirables :

• Work experience in reputed organizations will be viewed favourably
• Knowledge of Stata/SPSS and/or programming experience will be viewed favourably
• Strong knowledge of public health systems and experience with government systems will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Proficiency in online data collection tools – ODK, Kobo Collect, or similar platforms
• Strong communication skills (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated to achieve exceptional quality of data processes and results, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to Learn – Willingness to keep abreast of new development
• Strong project management skills and strict adherence to deadlines

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with the individual’s credentials, experience, and previous pay scale.

About EAII Advisors
EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports the implementation of the school and Anganwadibased National Deworming Day program, as well as iron and folic acid supplementation programs, across 11 states by providing technical assistance to applicable state ministries of health, education, and women and child development. Moving forward, EAII Advisors aims to expand its impact by collaborating with more state governments on these existing programs, as well as supporting new public health, water, & nutrition programming.

About Evidence Action
Evidence Action is a global nonprofit organization with an approach distinctive in international development – we exclusively scale interventions that are backed by strong evidence and can be delivered with exceptional cost-effectiveness.
Since our founding in 2013, we have reached over 515 million people globally with our interventions. We deliver high impact for every dollar spent, as recognized by GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, and Charity Navigator.

We do development differently. We take a data-driven approach to identifying, scaling, and continuously improving programs which deliver immense impact, ensuring these solutions measurably improve the lives of millions. Our Deworm the World Program has helped governments in Africa and Asia deliver over 1.8 billion childhood deworming treatments, improving health, education, and incomes. Safe Water Now provides sustained safe water access to over 10 million people in Africa, preventing childhood illness and deaths.

We drive innovation. Our Accelerator builds the next generation of exceptional programs, taking an approach most similar to a venture capital model. We are ruthless in exiting programs which do not meet our criteria; those that advance deliver outsized impact for millions of people.

We are global. Across nine countries in Africa and Asia, our 700+ people are united by a tremendous passion for our mission and impact. We are strong because of our diversity of experience, geography, and background – with over 90% of our people in the countries where our impact is focused.

We have big ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re setting our sights higher: We aim to reach over 600 million people globally to fulfill our vision of a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. We believe in bold and urgent action – because poverty doesn’t wait, and neither should we.

We need great people. Our success to date is due to the collective work of our amazing staff. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for people who share our passion for evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale. We seek individuals who take an entrepreneurial approach, enjoy tackling hard problems, and have a bias to action and results. If our vision and approach excite you as much as it does us, we invite you to join us.

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.
All candidates applying for the position should upload a resume along with a cover letter mentioning current and expected salary.
Application Link: https://apply.workable.com/j/6E3E2553DB

We may end this search process earlier than the specified close date in case of exceptional candidates. Due to resource constraints, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.