Evaluation and Learning Manager

Career Guide

An Evaluation and Learning Manager designs and leads systems to measure program results, understand what is working, and turn evidence into practical improvements. The role blends evaluation planning, data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning facilitation so teams can make better decisions and show impact to funders and partners.

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Key Responsibilities

Build an evaluation strategy aligned to program goals
Define outcomes, indicators, and targets
Design data collection tools and processes
Set up data quality checks and documentation
Analyze quantitative data and qualitative data
Translate findings into clear insights for different audiences
Create reports, dashboards, and briefs for leaders and funders
Facilitate learning sessions and after action reviews
Support program teams to test improvements and track changes
Manage evaluation partners and consultants when needed
Ensure ethical data practices and informed consent
Contribute to grant reporting and impact storytelling

Top Skills for Success

Stakeholder Management

Clear Writing

Facilitation

Project Management

Data Analysis

Survey Design

Interviewing

Monitoring Framework Design

Indicator Development

Data Quality Management

Learning Agenda Design

Grant Reporting

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Director of Monitoring and Evaluation

Director of Learning and Impact

Head of Research and Evaluation

Impact Director

Program Director

Transition Opportunities

Research Manager

Data and Insights Manager

Strategy and Operations Manager

Policy Analyst

Social Impact Consultant

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Experimental DesignQuasi Experimental DesignCost Effectiveness AnalysisDashboard BuildingData GovernanceChange ManagementKnowledge ManagementContract Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a small portfolio that shows an evaluation plan, a data collection tool, an analysis summary, and a learning brief. Practice presenting findings to non technical audiences and documenting decisions made from the evidence.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 65,000 to 85,000

Mid LevelUSD 85,000 to 115,000

Senior LevelUSD 115,000 to 150,000

Growth Trend

Steady growth, driven by greater accountability expectations, increased use of evidence in decision making, and funder requirements for measurable results.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

International Rescue CommitteeSave the ChildrenWorld VisionCAREOxfamPATHFHI 360RTI InternationalMathematicaAbt GlobalDeloitteUNICEF

Industry Sectors

NonprofitInternational DevelopmentPublic HealthEducationGovernmentPhilanthropyResearch and ConsultingCorporate Social Impact

Recommended Next Steps

Create a sample evaluation plan for a program you know well

Develop a simple indicator set and a data collection schedule

Run a short survey or interview study and write a two page findings brief

Build a basic dashboard using a common reporting tool

Learn core ethics practices for data collection and storage

Join a community of practice in monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Update your resume with measurable outcomes and examples of learning adoption

Practice a stakeholder presentation that includes recommendations and risks