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Evidence Action · 17 hours ago

Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Programs

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

Evidence Action is a non-profit dedicated to addressing neglected global health issues through proven solutions. The Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Programs will provide leadership for large-scale global health programs, ensuring effective execution and strategic direction while engaging with stakeholders to secure funding and drive measurable impact.

CharityNon ProfitSocial Entrepreneurship

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership across Director-level reports overseeing MLE and programs in nutrition, deworming and school health

Ensure the MLE function effectively supports all program teams with reliable data, rigorous analysis, and actionable insights to inform strategy, investments, and program improvements

Set strategic direction, clarify priorities, and hold Directors accountable for high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based execution, while reviewing portfolio performance to identify opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and course correction

Provide thought partnership as new interventions move through the Accelerator process and guide piloting and scaling decisions

Ensure cross-country and cross-program coherence in strategy, technical standards, and operational excellence

Maintain executive oversight of resource allocation, budget management, and financial stewardship in partnership with Program Finance

Serve as a senior leader in fundraising, working closely with the CEO, our fundraising team, and program leaders to secure philanthropic and institutional funding

Translate complex program strategies and evidence into clear, compelling cases for investment tailored to different funder audiences

Support the design of funding strategies that balance growth, sustainability, and diversification across the portfolio

Act as a credible external representative of Evidence Action's programs with donors, government counterparts, multilaterals, and technical partners

Provide strategic direction on partnerships with governments and implementing partners to support transition, scale, and institutionalization of programs

Serve as a core member of the Global Leadership Team, helping shape organizational strategy, culture, and enterprise-wide priorities

Champion the strategic use of data, technology, and AI to strengthen program design, implementation, monitoring, and decision-making

Mentor and develop Directors and senior leaders to strengthen the program leadership bench

Lead or contribute to cross-organizational initiatives (e.g., strategy refresh, operating model improvements, innovation agenda) in collaboration with fellow executives

Qualification

Executive leadershipGlobal health experienceFundraising expertiseProgram managementData analysisTeam developmentCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Diverse executive-level leadership experience in global health, management consulting, finance, international development, and/or private sector

Experience living and/or working in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings, bringing strong contextual and operational understanding

Experience leading top performing teams and developing team members

Demonstrated experience successfully scaling evidence-based programs

Proven ability to engage with quantitative data, cost-effectiveness analysis, and research to drive actionable decisions, without requiring specialized technical expertise

Proven track record with external engagement, fundraising, or business development, with an ability to successfully fundraise for an annual $15M-25M portfolio

Excellent communicator capable of influencing internal stakeholders, donors, and external partners

Utilizes strong prioritization and problem solving frameworks

Provide timely and actionable feedback to others; proactively solicit feedback and iterate