The Monitoring & Evaluation Expert is a full-time position and he/she shall work under the supervision of the CTA and Deputy CTA. The duty station will be Semera.

 Specific Tasks: The tasks of this expert are comprehensive and include (but are not necessarily restricted to) the following:

•  Assist and advise the PIU in the administrative aspects of the day-to-day implementation of project activities;
• Work with the PIU towards conducting appropriate baselines aiming at monitoring of project activities;
• Develop a Monitoring & Evaluation system for progress and impact monitoring as well as for output and activity monitoring;
• Develop an appropriate data collecting strategy, establish an adequate structure, collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data on physical achievements;
• On the basis of gathered M&E information, give recommendations with regard to the strategic orientation of the project.

• Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field such as Rural Development, Economics; and related field
• At least 7 years of practical work experience in this field, gained in international organisations, and/or funding agencies;
• Good knowledge of administrative procedures and experience in programme/project implementation, planning, monitoring and evaluation; experience with German Financial Cooperation would be a strong asset;
•  Proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Afar language would be a strong asset