The Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands is seeking a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for the Ethiopia Climate Resilient Irrigation for Sustainable Production (CRISP) Project.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CVS)

SELECTION AND EMPLOYMENT OF SENIOR MONITORING &

EVALUATION SPECIALIST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Name of Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Name of Project: Ethiopia Climate Resilient Irrigation for Sustainable Production Preparation Facilities.

Grant No: P182114

Assignment Title: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Individual Consultant) for the preparation of the Ethiopia CRISP Project.

Reference No.: ET-MOIL-524362-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Climate Resilient Irrigation for Sustainable Production Preparation Facilities and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the consulting services (Recruitment of Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Individual Consultant).

1. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of this assignment is to lead the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation functions of the CRISP Project. The specialist will establish and maintain a robust M&E system, ensure effective data management, and provide systematic progress tracking, reporting, and capacity building in line with the Project Operational Manual (POM) and donor requirements.

2. SCOPE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SERVICE

The specialist is required to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive M&E framework. This includes spearheading the development of the M&E/MIS database, ensuring data quality, and facilitating systematic data collection, analysis, and visualization of sub-project implementation progress.

The specialist will work within the project PIU, collaborating closely with federal, regional, and woreda-level project focal persons.

• M&E Framework and Data Management
• Management Information System (MIS) & Technology
• Reporting and Supervision
• Capacity Building & Planning

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist shall have:

• Master's degree (MSc/MA/MBA) or Bachelor's degree (BSc/BA) in Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning & Management, Civil/ Water/ Agricultural Engineering, Statistics, Business Management, IT, or Management Information Systems.
• Minimum 12 years (for Bachelor's) or 10 years (for Master's) of experience in M&E or project management within development projects.
•  Proven experience in the Irrigation sub-sector and construction related infrastructure projects is essential.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience with projects financed by external donors (e.g., World Bank).
• Proficiency in MIS system design, statistical software, database development, and Geo-Enabled Virtual Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS) platforms.

4. DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The duration of the assignment is for twelve (12) months, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance evaluation.

5. DELIVERABLES/SPECIFIC OUTPUTS EXPECTED FROM

CONSULTANT

The specialist shall submit the following:

• M&E Plan: A comprehensive document defining the monitoring strategy (within 1 month).
• Data Management Plan: Outlining protocols for data security, access, and quality (within 1 month).
• Data Collection Instruments: A complete suite of digital forms and field checklists (ongoing/as needed).
•  Project Baseline Assessment Report: Including analysis and visualization (within 3-5 months).
• Periodic Reports: Monthly, quarterly, and yearly implementation progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• MIS/Dashboard Updates: Monthly updates to GEMS/Kobo and project task tracking systems.
• Training Reports: Documenting capacity-building sessions delivered.
• Mission Support Documentation: Status reports on ISR/ Mission action items.

6. PAYMENT: based on experience and qualification of the consultant which is negotiable.

7. Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLS)

The Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands now invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be selected on the basis of the approved methods of selecting individual consultant in accordance with the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Procurement Regulation) Seventh Edition dated September 2025, and the Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants, dated October 15, 2026 and revised in January 2011 and as of July 1, 2016, and other provisions stipulated in the Financing Agreements.

The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. on business days.

Interested individual consultants may submit their CVs and credentials with written application to the address below in person on or before July 06, 2026, 5:00 PM. (with in 10 consecutive working days from the date of this announcement on Ethiopia Herald).

Address for Application:

Name of Office: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands at 4th Floor

Attn: Ato Daba Jinfesa Shanko, Engineering Procurement Lead Executive

Street Address: Kazanchis Business District, Behind Radisson Blu int. Hotel, Kirkos subcity 17/18

City: Addis Ababa

Country: Ethiopia

Tel: (251) 118 552 665/66

E-mail: Dabajshanko@gmail.com / swakgari12@gmail.com  

Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands 

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-07-06
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-07-06 17:00
• Bid opening (note): No specific opening date and time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands
• Buyer address: Kazanchis, behind Radisson Blue Hotel, Ministry building first floor
• Published: Jun 23, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-06-23T12:11:21.000Z
• Buyer website: https://mills.gov.et/