JIMAT Development Consultants invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified international consultants for a senior technical role on an upcoming evaluation of a multi-year development programme in Malawi. The assignment will assess programme outcomes and implementation performance across education, literacy, school health, nutrition and related institutional systems.

  • It will require strong technical leadership, rigorous impact evaluation methods and the ability to translate quantitative and qualitative evidence into practical recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • PhD in Economics, Development Economics, Education, Evaluation, Statistics or another relevant discipline.

  • Substantial experience leading evaluations of donor-funded development programmes.

  • Demonstrated expertise in quasi-experimental impact evaluation, including difference-in-differences (DiD), matching methods and quantitative outcome analysis.

  • Relevant experience in education, literacy, school feeding, nutrition, health or related development sectors.

  • Previous professional or research experience in Malawi or comparable African contexts.

  • Experience integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence, leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with government and development partners.

  • Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.

Scope of the Role

The consultant will provide senior technical leadership in evaluation design, methodological refinement, quality assurance, data analysis, interpretation of findings and preparation of a comprehensive evaluation report with actionable recommendations.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

  • An updated CV.

  • A brief expression of interest highlighting relevant qualifications and comparable assignments.

  • Evidence of experience in quasi-experimental impact evaluations and relevant sectoral work.

  • Availability and indicative consultancy fee or daily rate.

How to Apply

Please email applications to careers@jimatconsult.co.zw using the subject line “Senior International Evaluation Consultant.”

Deadline: 27 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Engagement will be subject to confirmation of the assignment and agreement on the terms of engagement. JIMAT Development Consultants reserves the right to conclude the recruitment process in accordance with its assessment of the applications received.