Evidence Action Deputy Director - DeWorm the World Initiative Jobs

Evidence Action aims to be a world leader in scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty for hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places.

Our two flagship programs, Deworm the World and Dispensers for Safe Water, reached over 200 million people this year. These same programs, alongside our No Lean Season program, have been named “Top” or “Standout” charities by GiveWell in 2017, with Deworm the World being named a Top Charity for the fifth year in a row.

In parallel to these scaled programs, Evidence Action also runs a Beta function, which incubates and tests at-scale promising new development interventions that have the potential to support millions more. Together, these programs have a presence across 10 countries worldwide, with major offices in Washington, DC, Nairobi, Kenya, and Delhi, India.

The Deputy Director, Deworm the World will be responsible for management of the Deworm the World portfolio globally, including strategy implementation, program quality, technical inputs, donor reporting and management, and public data sharing.

The Deputy Director will report to the Global Deworming Lead. This position will lead a team of direct reports located in multiple geographies where Deworm the World has a presence and/or supports deworming programs.

The Deputy Director will be accountable for program delivery, including execution of the program model, and will have a highly sophisticated understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in delivery of technical assistance to support government program implementation.

The Deputy Director will be driven by impact, able to focus on the big picture and translate that into relevant programmatic details, and able to deliver high quality outputs in a cost-effective manner. The position will espouse Evidence Action commitment to evidence-based decision making, cost-effectiveness, and transparency to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities

Program Management and Planning

Responsible for delivering the Deworm the World program through a comprehensive portfolio management approach that includes regular assessment of milestones, financial burn rates, and key performance indicators

Identify and manage programmatic risks
Oversee development and execution of program work plans; ensure regular progress assessment and accountability for achievement of program milestones and deliverables

Responsible for budget development and financial management, ensuring funds are being spent wisely and accordingly to agreed-upon plans

Explore business development opportunities for Deworm the World, including expansion of program geographies in priority areas
Work in close partnership with Evidence Action’s regional and matrixed teams on fulfillment of shared objectives, including decisions around new engagements/partnerships and expansion activities

Technical and Program Quality

Lead technical direction of the Deworm the World globally, employing a multi-sectoral approach and with a comprehensive understanding of the disease profile and treatment guidelines

Ensure high quality standards for school-based deworming technical support to governments and other partners

Ensure sharing of best practices and lessons between regions by interacting regularly with and connecting national program teams

Lead refinement and analysis of program metrics, using data to inform programmatic decision-making and

refinement

Donor and Partner Relationships

Develop and maintain positive relationships with Evidence Action donors for deworming

Lead fundraising and proposal development for deworming, in collaboration with program and fundraising staff as appropriate

Approve donor reports and key deliverables; facilitate conversations about program progress, challenges and risks

Key point of contact for Deworm the World relationships on technical and programmatic matters, including donors, multilateral organizations such as WHO, and NGOs

People Management and Human Resource Development

Provide coaching, motivation, and inspiration to direct reports and overall program team across geographies

Maintain and develop a culture of excellent people management and performance to drive high quality decision-making and demonstrate Evidence Action values

Develop and inculcate in other team members an in-depth technical understanding of school-based deworming and the Deworm the World technical assistance model

Qualifications

Evidence Action places strong value on relevant personal qualities: entrepreneurialism, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

We seek a highly committed and adaptable individual with a track record of delivering quality results in quickly changing circumstances.

S/he should be able to work independently and effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst mentoring a team to perform consistently.

The ideal candidate will also possess cultural sensitivity skills and demonstrate high emotional intelligence, as they will be working closely with government and external partners.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in economics, international relations, public health or related field from a recognized University strongly preferred.

Minimum seven years of progressively increasing management experience, including effective management of a portfolio of programs.

Experience with global health and Neglected Tropical Diseases strongly preferred.

Experienced and comfortable working collaboratively across teams and cultures, including with policy makers and senior representatives of international organizations.

Exceptional people management skills, inclusive of internal and external stakeholders; able to work effectively in a “matrixed” environment.

Comfort and agility with quantitative assessment, program effectiveness metrics, and financial analysis.

Track record of management of high-touch donor relationships preferred.

Strong belief in the importance of evidence-based decision making.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

International travel estimated at 25%
Passionate about social impact and experienced in social enterprise, entrepreneurial nonprofit, or start-up environment.

A sense of humor.

Working conditions

This position requires regular interactions with team members across multiple time zones, sometimes outside normal working hours.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 30th June, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Evidence Action Deputy Director - DeWorm the World Initiative Jobs

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