Research Manager

How to ApplyIn order to be considered, please apply directly on Evidence Action's careers page. Please note we do not accept emailed applications. Thank you!Where to ApplyApply HereAbout the TeamOur team contributes to the successful functioning of our Monitoring Learning and Evaluation, Nutrition, and Deworming teams (MND team). In this role you will mainly support our Deworm the World (DTW) and Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Supplementation programs across their technical aspects. Helping to support program managers and in-country teams, this role will also influence various strategic initiatives across our portfolio. Our team collaborates across multiple time zones, so a willingness to work asynchronously and iterate flexibly is advantageous. Reporting to our Associate Director of Nutrition, you will be able to contribute to shaping substantial program decisions as both our programs and you continue to grow in this role.Key Responsibilities:Research, Analysis, and Technical Support– Prepare and review technical reports, peer-reviewed articles (with authorship where warranted), slide decks, and other communication materials related to our DTW and IFA programs.– Contribute to the design, management, and distribution of prevalence surveys for DTW including study protocol design, survey coordination, data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination.– Research, draft, and edit technical documentation and/or coordinate review processes for external-facing deliverables such as reports, proposals, presentations, and briefs.– Undertake analysis and technical research to inform technical decision-making for our health and nutrition programs.– Lead an initiative to help increase technical knowledge (statistical, research, survey design, data analysis, global health, with a focus on improving functional technical literacy.– Support the development of internal program technical strategy, including preparing and presenting materials such as reports and slide decks.Project Management– Help develop and track milestones and work plans of technical activities across different countries and teams.– Provide technical inputs to the development of prevalence survey work plans, contracts, and agreements, and operational research implementation.– Collaborate with global and country teams to share new insights and strategic impacts on issues of international relevance for helminth control, gleaned from scientific papers and Deworm the World Initiative technical activities.LocationThe position is ideally based in Washington, DC, however, remote work is possible for the right candidate. Additionally, in this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 10% of the time.Required Qualifications:– Advanced degree in public (international/global) health, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or development economics (or equivalent), including quantitative epidemiological and/or statistical coursework.– 5-7 years relevant experience in global health/development with a focus on quantitative and/or research support of health programs/policy.– Competency in statistical or mathematical modeling, causal inference, and/or geographical information systems with proficiency in one or more statistical packages such as STATA or R.– Experience building collaborative relationships with stakeholders from academic sectors and the wider health/development community (including relevant bi-lateral organizations).– Experience managing external consultants/subcontractors through the development of scopes of work and milestone tracking.– Comfortable working within an academic setting, including through the peer review process.– Experience in a multisector environment in relevant global health sectors, including Neglected tropical diseases, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health, HIV/TB/Malaria, etc.– Ability to manage programs through their life cycles, and multiple projects simultaneously, considering moving priorities across a matrixed environment.About Evidence ActionEvidence 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. Our programs have grown since our founding in 2013 to reach 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.BenefitsThe expected role range for this US position is listed below. We consider multiple factors when determining the base salary for a role, including but not limited to: role scope, program budgets, internal equity, and a candidate’s qualifications and/or prior experience.The pay range for this role: $66,100- $74,000 per year.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. For more information visit our careers page or ask our recruiting team!

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