Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert – Roads Project

About the role

SHELADIA Associates, a multi-disciplinary international consulting firm, is looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Expert for a proposed MCC-funded roads assignment in Zambia. The consultancy covers feasibility studies, outline designs, environmental and social impact assessment, and Employer's Engineer services for improvements to the T5 and D274/R185a Roads under Zambia Compact II. The M&E Expert supports the development of project monitoring information and provides data and analysis for reporting and evaluation. This is a proposal-stage opportunity, subject to contract award and client approval.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and refinement of monitoring indicators, baseline data and targets.
• Coordinate relevant surveys, data analysis and reporting.
• Compile road condition, traffic and other infrastructure performance data.
• Provide information to support the Client's quarterly monitoring reports.
• Collaborate with independent evaluators and teams conducting data quality reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering specialists to keep project information consistent and reliable.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional association or institution.
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in monitoring and impact evaluation of infrastructure investments, including surveys, baseline data determination, data analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing monitoring indicators for three road investment or maintenance projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Participation in monitoring or supervision of two interurban road investment projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Fluency in English.

The assignment involves travel and fieldwork in Northwestern Province. Full-time residence in Zambia is not required during the feasibility study phase, but frequent and extended visits will be needed for data collection and client meetings. Applicants should submit an updated CV with relevant assignments, responsibilities, project locations, dates and professional memberships, and state their availability.