Vacancy

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.

You could join one of the two following teams:

• Evaluation Department: policy and strategy-level work across countries or sectors. Example: Evaluation of EU support to Education.
• Impact Department: programme and project evaluations related to development and environmental issues. Example: impact of gender in water infrastructure project in Madagascar for the European Investment Bank.

Position Summary

We are seeking an in-house mid-level Consultant to join our Impact or Evaluation Department team (two open positions), 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 data or analytical fields (e.g. economics, engineering, political science)
  • About 5-10 years of professional experience
  • Interest in international cooperation and development
  • Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Excellent strategic, high-level thinking skills
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
  • Interest in and experience with AI
  • Very good level of written and spoken English; good level in French
  • 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 evaluation of public policies
  • Knowledge of survey and statistical tools
  • Knowledge of development finance
  • Knowledge of the functioning of EU, UN or other institutions and policies
  • Knowledge/interest in data/computer science
  • 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, extra vacation days, 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 a CV and one-page cover letter to hr@ade.eu, mentioning the job title and chosen Department in your email subject line, before June 7, 2026.

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!