Key expert 4: MEAL expert (Urgent Replacement)

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is: to enhance economic transformation in conflict and migration prone regions of Ethiopia.

 The specific objective (Outcome) of this contract is as follows: Support and increase the ability of the local economy to create jobs for refugees, IDPs, returnees and host communities in existing and/or potential value chains

The expected outputs of this contract are as follows:

• Output 1 to Outcome 2: Provision of a detailed baseline and mapping of local economic AND political context(s) – including conflict analysis and mapping of financial systems and institutions - and identification of geographical scope and key markets (value chains) to be addressed that can improve the livelihoods of IDPs and/or refugees and their host communities (including returnees and potential migrants). Mapping and analysis must include a gender lens.
• Output 2 to Outcome 3: Provision of tailored capacity building of relevant government sectors institutions and stakeholders to enhance quality of their support for livelihood activities.
• Output 3 to Outcome 2: Identification of partnership opportunities with private sector actors/investors and start-up of pilot interventions and identification of a pipeline of potential future partnerships.
• Output 4 to Outcome 2: Develop and operationalise IT tools, platforms and services to facilitate information exchange, and business transactional services among local and cross-border communities.
• Output 5 to Outcome 2: Promote productive Diaspora investment through co-financing approaches to expand business opportunities.
• Output 6 to outcome 2: Ensure adequate visibility to the EU – in line with the latest Communication and Visibility requirements for EU-funded external actions.

Qualifications and skills: 

• Master’s Degree in statistics, economics or a relevant, directly related discipline, or, in its absence, equivalent relevant professional experience of minimum 10 years.

 General professional experience: 

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in designing and/or implementing MEAL systems and tools for donor-supported programmes;
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in Africa is a requirement. Relevant experience in Ethiopia would be an advantage;
• An excellent verbal and written command of English is required.

 Specific professional experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience relating to MEAL in forced displacement contexts;
• Minimum 3 years of experience relating to MEAL capacity development (development of MEAL package, training, capacity building, coaching).

All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.

Starting date: ASAP

End of the project: September 2029

Input: This is a part-time position. The level of effort can be discussed with the shortlisted candidates

Location: The main location of the operational base for the project is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Technical Assistance Team will engage with development partners around coordination, national level policy and strategy as well as holding the responsibility for overall programme management. Periodic travel at sub-national level will be required.