Monitoring, Evaluation & Project Controls Specialist

About the role

The Monitoring, Evaluation & Project Controls Specialist will create and maintain a 36‑month integrated master programme for a large infrastructure project in Eritrea. The role combines planning, risk management and performance reporting to ensure the project stays on schedule, within budget and meets quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and update the integrated master schedule covering design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning and the Defects Liability Period.
• Monitor critical‑path performance, identify delays, and recommend recovery or acceleration measures.
• Maintain the project risk register, facilitate periodic risk reviews and track mitigation actions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports, dashboards and earned‑value analyses for senior management and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project controls, planning and monitoring for infrastructure or energy programmes.
• Proven experience on at least two projects valued at US$10 million or higher.

Required skills

• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6 or equivalent professional scheduling software