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How to Apply for Sectoral Experts | Ektimisi Consultant Pool of Expert

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🏢 About Ektimisi

Ektimisi is a MENA-based consulting firm specializing in research and development across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, offering a unique focus on third-party monitoring, evaluations, and capacity building for donors, NGOs, and civil society. Working here provides exposure to diverse humanitarian and development projects in complex regions, ideal for experts seeking impactful, remote contract work with international stakeholders.

About This Role

As a Sectoral Expert in Ektimisi's Consultant Pool, you'll join technical discussions with clients, design data collection tools for monitoring/evaluation projects, and develop analysis frameworks to ensure methodological rigor. This role directly influences project outcomes across sectors like humanitarian aid, governance, and resilience, making it impactful for evidence-based decision-making in the region.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve joining a virtual technical discussion with donors or NGOs to clarify project requirements, followed by designing data collection tools for an ongoing evaluation. You'd also spend time analyzing qualitative findings, drafting sections of a technical report, and providing remote guidance to field teams to ensure project milestones are met on schedule.

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🎯 Who Ektimisi Is Looking For

  • Has 6+ years of hands-on experience in humanitarian, development, governance, or resilience sectors, preferably with prior consultancy or research/assessment roles
  • Demonstrates near-native English proficiency with exceptional technical writing and editing skills for reports and training materials
  • Holds a relevant university degree and can design both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools for diverse projects
  • Is adept at guiding field teams and meeting tight project timelines in a remote, client-facing environment

📝 Tips for Applying to Ektimisi

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Highlight specific sector expertise (e.g., humanitarian response in MENA, governance reforms in Eastern Europe) and quantify past consultancy or research projects

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Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with third-party monitoring, evaluations, or capacity building—keywords Ektimisi uses in its services

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Include writing samples (e.g., technical reports, analysis frameworks) to showcase advanced English proficiency and methodological rigor

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Mention any remote work experience with international stakeholders, as this is a fully remote contract role

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Research Ektimisi's past projects (e.g., on their website or LinkedIn) and reference how your skills align with their MENA/Eastern Europe focus

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain your 6+ years of sector-specific experience (e.g., in humanitarian or governance work) and how it prepares you for client discussions and tool design', 'Detail your proficiency in developing qualitative/quantitative analysis frameworks and drafting technical reports under deadlines', 'Highlight previous consultancy or research roles, emphasizing collaboration with donors, NGOs, or civil society organizations', "Express interest in Ektimisi's MENA/Eastern Europe focus and how your background aligns with their third-party monitoring and evaluation services"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Ektimisi's website and LinkedIn for past projects (e.g., third-party monitoring, evaluations) to understand their sector focus and clientele
  • → Explore the MENA and Eastern Europe contexts they operate in, including key humanitarian or development challenges in those regions
  • → Look into their services like capacity building or economic empowerment to see how this role might contribute
  • → Check for any publications or reports by Ektimisi to gauge their technical writing standards and methodological approaches
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you designed data collection tools for a monitoring or evaluation project in a humanitarian or development context
2 How do you ensure methodological rigor in qualitative and quantitative analysis for diverse stakeholders?
3 Discuss your experience working with consultancies or remote teams on tight project timelines
4 What sector-specific insights (e.g., resilience, governance) can you bring to Ektimisi's projects in the MENA region?
5 How would you handle a client request to adjust project requirements mid-stream while maintaining quality?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning specific sector experience (e.g., humanitarian, governance) or consultancy background
  • Overlooking the need for writing samples or proof of advanced English skills, which are critical for report drafting
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work adaptability or experience with international stakeholders, given the role's remote, client-facing nature

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: March 31, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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