Manager, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation – EAII Advisors

Role Overview

• This role plays an integral role in advancing the organization's monitoring, learning, and evaluation capabilities through focused project execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• In this position, you will drive operational excellence across research initiatives while ensuring seamless coordination between teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Reporting to the Principal Manager
• MLE, you will take ownership of specific MLE projects and workstreams within the Safe Water program, with responsibility for end-to-end project delivery.
• Your expertise will be essential in managing data collection processes, building strong vendor partnerships, and maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Success in this role requires proactive monitoring of project health, resource optimization, and early identification of risks to ensure consistent delivery against program objectives.
• This role is designed for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can balance technical precision with collaborative teamwork to drive the organization's mission forward through high-quality research and evaluation.
• Implement MLE initiatives and execute assigned result-based strategy, framework, and key performance indicators to deliver high-quality, timely data for decision making and recommend corrective action.
• Assist with AI strategy implementation and pilots of AI integration into our programs and function.
• Manage third-party partners and ensure timely execution of contracts, set high standards of data quality, and process integrations.
• Stay current on technical knowledge, including Jal Jeevan Mission guidelines and latest research, share developments with teams, and support scientific publications for information dissemination.
• Support new research areas and collaborate with global Evidence Action team to ensure strategies align with organizational priorities and program needs.
• Develop concept notes for government interactions to facilitate alignment with system reporting and strengthen the data management processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate MLE data to leadership, donors, partners, and stakeholders for actionable decisions and program-level engagement.
• Provide support to fill strategic gaps on MLE support to program teams to manage risks or seize opportunities.
• Support the annual MLE planning and budgeting process for programs and collaborate with other teams as necessary.
• Identify appropriate partnerships for technological options best suited for our programs and execute necessary transitions, including the use of appropriate AI use cases.
• Promote data synthesis and sharing across programs, generate reports for stakeholders, and support organizational representation in meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration to enhance overall program effectiveness.
• Anticipate and address operational challenges by leveraging resources, providing support for leaders throughout all project phases—from milestone planning to execution.
• Foster team effectiveness by mentoring MLE members, modeling organizational values, and strengthening collaborative culture across internal team.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in statistics/economics/public health/social and/or gender studies/climate studies, or related field. A master's degree in business administration is a plus.
• Must have 8+ years of work experience with 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.
• Strong project management skills and prior experience in completing projects (with openness to iterations and design adaptations) on tight deadlines.
• Experience in handling large-scale datasets with strong command of quantitative software (PowerBI, Stata, SPSS), qualitative analysis tools (MAXQDA, AtlasTi, NVivo), and CAPI-based surveys using SurveyCTO.
• Experience in working with government partners at the national and state departments across sectors, (especially with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation)
• Proven ability to work effectively in diverse teams, collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders, while successfully managing and mentoring team members

Benefits

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