Senior Associate, MLE Strategy

Evidence Action • Washington, DC

1d • $60,000 - $68,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of MLE Strategy, you will provide end-to-end MLE execution support for 1-2 Francophone country programs within the Syphilis-Free Start portfolio. This includes supporting active data collection, ensuring quality throughout the M&E lifecycle, completing and interrogating in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis, and generating comprehensive reports. You will also contribute to cross-country learning and provide ad-hoc support to other geographies as needed.

We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in quantitative analysis and a strong foundation in statistics or a related field.

Requirements

• You have a Master's degree in economics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, or related quantitative field
• You have at least 1 year of professional experience independently leading quantitative data analysis, including managing and analyzing large datasets using statistical software (Stata strongly preferred, R or similar also acceptable).
• You are experienced with M&E concepts, frameworks, and methodologies, including developing data collection tools, supporting survey design, or conducting implementation research, particularly in international health program contexts
• You have worked in or with programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
• You are able to work variable hours to overlap with colleagues across time zones, and have experience working collaboratively in a global, matrixed environment
• You collaborate effectively across teams and departments, seeking to understand needs and problem-solve collectively
• Professional working proficiency in French (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• End-to-End MLE Execution:
• Provide end-to-end execution support for MLE activities in 1-2 country programs, including survey iteration support, data collection coordination, analysis, and reporting, with oversight from your manager
• Support active data collection processes by coordinating with data collection partners and program teams on timelines, logistics, and deliverables
• Draft and iterate on deliverables such as annual survey reports, design guides, and data summaries
• Track milestones and deadlines, manage work plans, and coordinate with program and regional MLE stakeholders for assigned geographies
• Data Analysis and Quality Assurance:
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (Stata preferred), including analysis of survey data and program monitoring data
• Ensure quality throughout the M&E lifecycle by executing quality control protocols, including survey testing, review of deliverables from other MLE functions (such as digitization and field operations), and data interrogation follow-up
• Support data quality and assurance processes, including high-frequency checks and quality analysis
• Coordinate across MLE functions, program teams, and field operations to test, prepare, and review survey instruments and data outputs
• Project Management and Coordination:
• Manage administrative tasks, project timelines, and cross-team coordination for assigned country workstreams
• Coordinate with data collection firms to ensure deliverables stay on track and aligned with program plans

Benefits

• For US based roles, Evidence Action provides comprehensive benefits including international health care, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with a matching component, generous and flexible leave options, as well as other employee perks on a reimbursement basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees