Job Description
Background
SoCha is preparing a proposal in response to a European Union solicitation to provide Results-Oriented Monitoring (ROM) services in the Neighbourhood East region. The project will deliver a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework designed to track the implementation and impact of EU-funded interventions across six partner countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Its main objectives are to conduct rapid 5-7 day ROM reviews against predefined indicators; pilot and roll out enhanced M&E tools (including OPSYS data entry and quality-assurance protocols); perform country system assessments to strengthen national monitoring capacities; support the design and refinement of logical frameworks and result indicators; produce timely learning products and annual synthesis reports; and offer ad-hoc technical assistance on reform processes.
SoCha is seeking a highly-qualified Senior Expert with at least 10 years of professional experience with a proven track record in Results-Oriented Monitoring (ROM).
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate experience in at least one of the following fields:
- Democracy and rule of law
- Fundamental rights (gender equality, minorities etc.)
- Public administration reform including public finance management, macroeconomics, banking
- Investment climate, private sector development, international trade, innovation and digitalisation
- Education and culture, health, employment and social protection
- Agriculture and rural development
- Migration
- Border management, conflict prevention and security
- Water and sanitation, environment and natural resources
- Energy
- Climate change
- Civil society, local authorities
- Sustainable cities and transport
- Nuclear safety
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to begin in December 2025 for a duration of 12 months, with a possibility of extension.
Scope of Work
- Draft and contribute to ROM reports following standard templates and debrief key stakeholders.
- Set up and manage internal quality-control (QC) system for all ROM services, ensuring consistency with the contractor’s QC procedures and ROM Handbook standards
- Draft and consolidate the annual and final ROM analyses, integrating findings from country missions.
- Ensure timely delivery of ROM reports and other contract outputs by supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of medium- and junior-level ROM experts.
- Contribute to annual and final consolidated ROM analyses in coordination with the Team Leader.
- Act as Mission Leader (ML) on group field visits when assigned, coordinating the team’s briefings, stakeholder interviews, debriefings and liaising with EU Delegations or HQ units
- Coordinate all activities in line with the ROM Handbook and any supplementary DG ENEST requirements.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Economics, Political Science or related field.
- Ability to operate in English at CEFR C2 level, both written and spoken.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in international cooperation and/or development.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or equivalent role.
- At least 3 years of experience in results-based approaches and/or monitoring and/or evaluation.
- At least 2 years of experience in statistics and performance measurement.
- Good knowledge of EU and other donors’ implementation modalities.
- Experience in gender mainstreaming related to the area of expertise would be an asset.
- Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills.
Location
Brussels, Belgium, with frequent travel to Eastern European countries.
How to apply
To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided below by August 1st 2025.
About the Organization
SoCha is a leading Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) firm specializing in providing high-quality independent monitoring and evaluation services in fragile and conflict-affected environments. We have successfully implemented multi-year MEL and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) platforms across Europe, Africa and Asia for major international donors, using innovative data collection approaches, rigorous financial oversight, and operational efficiency to ensure program success.
