TEAM LEADER / TRANSPORT ECONOMIST EXPERT

Team Leader Transport Economist Jobs Lusaka – EM Associates

EM Associates is inviting applications for the position of Team Leader / Transport Economist for a remote consultancy based in Lusaka. This role is integral to the African Development Bank (AfDB) funded Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme, a four-year initiative focused on enhancing regional connectivity, lowering transport costs, and driving socio-economic growth. Candidates searching for team leader transport economist jobs Lusaka with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects will find this opportunity rewarding and impactful.

About the Role: Team Leader Transport Economist Jobs Lusaka

The successful candidate will lead the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultancy, providing technical leadership and managing a team of experts to ensure the delivery of all M&E activities. These include baseline data collection, mid-term evaluations, and final impact assessments. This position demands a strategic approach to results-based management and close collaboration with the Roads Department and AfDB stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the M&E framework, including survey plans and methodologies for project evaluations.
• Oversee the collection of baseline data for outcome and impact indicators.
• Direct the development and operationalisation of a digital M&E system to streamline data management.
• Supervise bi-annual surveys on transport costs and travel time, as well as annual trade volume surveys.
• Lead the preparation of the Mid-Term Evaluation and Final Impact Assessment reports.
• Provide expert guidance on results-based management and impact evaluation methodologies.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Executing Agency (Roads Department) and the African Development Bank.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic: Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering, Transport Economics, Social and Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years in Monitoring & Evaluation of large infrastructure projects, with at least 8 years designing and implementing M&E systems.
• Proven track record in at least three similar assignments over the past decade, including two in a Team Leader role.
• Expertise in results-based management, logical frameworks, and impact evaluation techniques.
• Strong experience in transport or infrastructure projects, preferably within Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in socio-economic research, statistical and data analysis software (SPSS, R, Python, Excel), and GIS.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills in English.
• Registered member of a recognized professional body is required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience via email to partnership@emassociate.net. Please use the subject line: “Application: Team Leader”.

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