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Senior Associate, Global Operations 🔥


About Evidence Action


Our organization was founded in 2013 to address a big gap in the fight against global poverty–many of the most promising interventions are either implemented at a very small scale, or not at all. We set out to address this gap by building programs that would scale evidence-based and cost-effective interventions, leading to significant improvements in quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.

Our model worked. In less than a decade, our two flagship programs, the Deworm the World Initiative and Dispensers for Safe Water, have grown to measurably impact over 280 million people each year. This success is achieved through the dedication and talent of our staff, the hard work of our partners, and the commitment of our supporters.

By 2024, we seek to double our impact. We are strengthening and expanding our existing programs, and working to identify a new generation of evidence-based and cost-effective interventions that we can scale to reach millions more.


About the Position

The Global Operations team works on initiatives to promote efficiency in operations, mitigate risks, and cultivate the infrastructure needed to enable the growth of Evidence Action’s impact. In doing so, it prioritizes work that is higher risk, impacts the entire organization and is strategic in nature. 

We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, data-driven Global Operations Associate to support a variety of strategic initiatives that have global reach across the organization. S/he will have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities and be adept with quantitative analysis. S/he will bring superb interpersonal skills and work collaboratively and effectively with Evidence Action team members across various country offices across the organization. S/he will report directly to the Director of Global Operations.


Duties and Responsibilities

This position will be a core member of the global operations team and will support projects as they arise. The following include the initial areas of focus and responsibility, though the portfolio is expected to evolve with time.

  • Information Management: Support the coordination of a comprehensive information management project, including managing the communications plan, coordinating meetings and follow-ups, note taking, and general project support as needed/requested.
  • Data Analytics:
  • Lead and maintain a data analysis program for cost-effectiveness and other decision making. Includes collection, management, and analysis of operational data (examples include travel and IT) 
  • Develop collection mechanism for carbon emissions metrics to input towards a carbon footprint measurement.
  • Content Development:
  • Lead the content development for a learning management system. Develop policy training and compliance materials, including in the areas of HR, finance, IT, travel, safety and security.
  • Corporate Insurance:  Support the annual renewal cycle of corporate insurance, collating organizational information and working with external brokers to secure corporate insurance coverage.
  • Develop and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with internal teams and departments. 
  • Support ongoing coordination and logistics.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Location

The position will be based in Washington, DC. 

Note: This position will begin remotely but with the expectation of transitioning to the office as guidelines evolve in response to the realities of COVID.


About the Candidate

S/he will be impassioned about improving the lives of hundreds of millions of people and making a measurable difference in operational efficiency and excellence. Specifically, the ideal candidate will:

  • Be a strong project manager with the ability to be process driven and results oriented.
  • Have strong critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of follow-through.
  • Be a relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
  • Have an appetite for excellence and continuous improvement with an outstanding attention to detail.
  • Be adaptable, self-motivated, quick to learn on the job and quick to take initiative and ownership over their workstreams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as public health, international development, public policy, economics, statistics, or business
  • 1-3 years’ work experience in a demanding, results-oriented environment
  • Strong task management and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Experience in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders in multicultural settings
  • Ability to work independently, think creatively, handle ambiguity, and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Willingness to travel 15% of the time (Note: currently travel is limited due to COVID)

Evidence Action does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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