Director, Safe Water Now

January 28

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Evidence Action is a non-profit organization that scales low-cost health interventions to improve the well-being of millions of people, primarily in Africa and Asia. Their work focuses on child and adolescent health, clean water, maternal and newborn health, neglected tropical diseases, nutrition, and programs to empower women and girls. Evidence Action's data-driven, evidence-based solutions target urgent health needs and provide transformative impact on global poverty. They implement proven interventions such as deworming, vitamin access, safe water initiatives, and syphilis screenings. Evidence Action is recognized for its transparency and high-impact charitable activities.

- employees

Founded 2013

🤲 Charity

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

💰 $120k Seed Round on 2017-03

📋 Description

• About Evidence Action • At Evidence Action, we deliver data-driven interventions that transform lives at an unprecedented scale. We identify neglected global health issues and deploy proven solutions, forging healthier futures for generations. • Our model operationalizes leading academic research (including from Nobel-winning economists). We measure progress and outcomes at every stage to ensure we’re making a real impact for people living in poverty and suffering from preventable or treatable health issues. Operating across 9 countries, our team of 800+ has reached over 500 million people, working closely with governments to scale these interventions. • Our Deworm the World program has delivered over 2 billion treatments, significantly reducing worm prevalence and generating more than $23 billion in lifetime productivity gains. • Through Safe Water Now, we’ve saved the lives of over 15,000 children. • Our Accelerator explores untapped opportunities in global health, testing low-cost interventions with the greatest potential to save and improve lives. • At Evidence Action, your colleagues are your greatest asset. You'll partner with high-caliber colleagues in an environment blending innovation, autonomy, and teamwork. Our team excels in disruptive thinking and believes in rolling up our sleeves to get things done. If you're looking to work flexibly and with purpose, join a team that delivers measurable change for millions. • About the Safe Water Now Team • Safe drinking water was recognized as a human right nearly 15 years ago – yet a quarter of the world’s population remains without it. Contaminated water is deadly, especially for young children – and climate change is escalating the crisis. New evidence shows one in four deaths among children under five can be prevented simply by treating drinking water. • Evidence Action is building the foundation for safe water for all, charting a path to the first generation raised on clean water – one where more children live to see their fifth birthday. To date, our work across Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi have saved the lives of 15,000 children under five years old, reaching 15% of Malawi’s and 10% of Uganda’s population. In 2023, we expanded this work to India via an ambitious initiative to scale safe water nationwide, with the goal of reaching 17M people initially. This work is in close partnership with the government's Jal Jeevan Mission, which has invested $45B in water infrastructure serving rural households. • This work is at the frontier of safe water delivery, and through our delivery and technology work, we are seeking to expand the global population that has access to safe drinking water. For instance, we have: • Created a first-of-its-kind taxonomy of 28 water point types in India’s water infrastructure. We are now actively innovating with leading engineering centers to design technologies that work within this infrastructure. • Re-designed chlorination devices to work within high-pressure water systems, which in some Indian states constitute a large portion of waterpoints. • Iterated on five generations of chlorine dispenser design to reduce costs 50% while increasing durability. • We are fortunate to have dedicated resources to scope the expansion of our work to new countries and to explore and test innovative models, which can bring safe water to new market segments. The Director or Senior Director, Safe Water Now role will be critical to driving the strategy, fundraising, and execution to make this vision a reality. • The Role • As Director or Senior Director, Safe Water Now, you will define and deliver against Evidence Action’s Safe Water strategy. This global portfolio has received >$100M in funding to-date and is delivered through 500 hundred employees across four countries. The right candidate will have a transformative impact in this role, driving safe water access for millions of people - and saving tens of thousands of lives globally. You will lead a team of 10 (likely growing to 15) to build a roadmap across delivery, innovation, expansion, and fundraising for Evidence Action’s largest program. We are seeking a strong people manager with an exceptional track record of fundraising, strategic leadership, and program management. • Reports to: Executive Vice President, Accelerator and Programs • Responsibilities • Strategy, Innovation and Optimization (40%) • Fundraising and External Relationships (40%) • Program and People Management (20%)

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience, with a Bachelor's degree or higher • Experience managing large, multi-country programs in international development, ideally in a matrixed organization • Experience managing and expanding successful initiatives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment • Strong capacity for fundraising, including cultivating new relationships and growing existing ones. Proven track record leading successful fundraising for large global development programs at $5M+ level annually • An understanding of evidence and cost effectiveness, with the ability to analyze data to solve problems. You are comfortable using imperfect data to make thoughtful decisions • A people manager, coach, and culture builder

🏖️ Benefits

• The expected role range for this role if based in the US 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. • Note: Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role specifications, local statutory requirements, and the cost of labor in the markets where we operate. • The expected US pay range for the full-time role is $130,000 - $180,000 per year. Salary will be based on the level of the role (Director or Senior Director), which we'll determine on a candidate-by-candidate basis. • 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. • Evidence Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to representation and inclusion. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.