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About ADE

ADE is one of Europe’s leading consultancies to improved public decision-making through independent policy evaluation and advice.

Our core values – Excellence, Ethics, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Team Spirit – guide our work. We offer a unique working environment at the intersection of research and consultancy, where your contributions help drive meaningful change.

Our clients include the European Commission, UN agencies, the African Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, the World Bank, bilateral development banks and cooperation agencies, ministries in Southern countries, private foundations, and NGOs.

The Impact Department is active in programme and project evaluations related to development and environmental issues.

Position Summary

We are seeking an in-house mid-level Consultant to join our Impact Department team, starting as soon as possible.

Your key responsibilities:

• Participate in evaluation studies conducted by ADE, particularly in respect of:
  • Evaluation design
  • Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
  • Short-term field missions
  • Report writing
• Contribute to other ADE activities, including proposal application, business development, project and people management, and knowledge dissemination.

Candidate Profile

• Must have:
  • Master’s degree or PhD in economics, agronomy or bioengineering.
  • About 5-10 years of professional experience, notably in rural development, agriculture, value chain, food system in Europe and the Global South
  • Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Excellent strategic, high-level thinking skills
  • Outstanding organizational and planning skills
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
  • Very good level of written and spoken English and French
  • Entrepreneurship mindset
  • EU nationality or valid work permit required – job based in Belgium
  • Fully proficient in MS Office (especially Word, Outlook and Excel).

  Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of different evaluation methodologies
  • Experience in drafting proposals
  • Experience in people management
  • Experience with using AI ethically
  • Experience in using statistical software and automating tasks
  • Knowledge of the functioning of EU, UN or other institutions and policies
  • Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, or other languages

What we offer

• An opportunity to gain experience withing a leading evaluation consultancy, working with international donors, such as the EU and the UN.
• A meaningful role in a dynamic and international environment, collaborating with highly qualified colleagues.
• An attractive salary and benefits package, including meal vouchers, a mobility budget, hospitalization and life insurance, and more.
• Work-life balance with our hybrid work policy, allowing for remote work up to three days per week.

How to apply?

Please send an email titled with the name of the function you are applying for to our recruitment team at hr@ade.eu with a CV and cover letter, before October 31, 2026.

Please indicate in your cover letter a possible starting date, and the channel through which you learned about this opportunity.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This selection procedure will be conducted in several phases and may include a case study.

Looking forward to meeting you!