Hiring of a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist — Support for Preparation of the Modernizing Ethiopia’s Statistical System Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Individual Consultant Selection Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) Reference No.: ET-ESS-574158-CS-INDV Hiring of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) intends to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist under the Modernizing Ethiopia's Statistical System Project (MESSP) Preparation Grant , financed by the World Bank. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in establishing and operationalizing the project's results monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning systems. The position will play a key role in tracking project performance, ensuring data quality, preparing progress reports, documenting lessons learned, and supporting evidence-based project management. Duty Station: ESS Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Reporting: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the Project Manager. Contract Duration: Full-time assignment. The contract shall commence upon recruitment and cover the project preparation phase and subsequent implementation period. The initial contract period shall be one (1) year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. Minimum Qualification Requirements Interested candidates should possess: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Data Science, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded projects. Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills. Experience working within national statistical systems will be an advantage. Excellent computer skills, including statistical and reporting software applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained from the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) upon request. The consultant will be selected using the Selection of Individual Consultants (INDV) method in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers . Submission Requirements Interested candidates shall submit Physically: An Expression of Interest (EOI); Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); and Supporting documents demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience. Deadline for Submission: 03 Nov 2026 G.C at 5:30 PM (Ethiopia Time) Subject Line: Expression of Interest – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist – ET-ESS-574158-CS-INDV Procurement Contact Ayalew Dejene Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Email: ayalewdejene69@gmail.com Tel: +251 962331133 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.