Managing Director
Founder and Managing Director

Eshete Amsalu is the Founder, Managing Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning (MEARL) Director and Principal Consultant for ADRT Consulting Company.

Eshete is a highly experienced professional with over 19 years’ experience in the development and humanitarian sectors. He holds master’s degree in Economics, and bachelor degrees in Statistics, and Theology, complemented by extensive training in Project Cycle Management (PCM), Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), GIS, research,data collection and analysis using various ICT and software packages such as SPSS, STATA, Power-BI, Epi-Info, Excel,SurveyCTO, Kobo, Mobenzi, ODK, leadership and strategic planning,

His career spans diverse organizations, including Oxfam International, Save the Children, Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI), World Vision, VNG International/World Bank, Wabe Children’s Aid and Training ( WCAT), National Bank of Ethiopia, and Africa Insurance Company where he has held roles such as Program Quality and Learning Manager, Program Quality and MEAL Lead, Country MEAL Coordinator, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation ( DME) Coordinator, MEAL Advisor and Head of Programs, Eshete is known for his strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and ability to effectively lead and train teams in multicultural environments.

Eshete is a seasoned evaluation and research expert, methodologist, and analyst with a robust statistical background. He's led evaluations, surveys, and assessments for over 60 projects in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Iraq, and Syria, demonstrating his diverse sampling, data analysis and reporting skills.

Eshete established this consulting firm to leverage his expertise and advanced skills for diverse national and international NGOs, UN agencies, and other private and governmental institutions in MEARL, project management, capacity building, and strategic planning development, while also aiming to advance his career to a higher management level to spearhead his own company and create employment opportunities.

Thematic Areas of Expertise

ADRT Consulting brings together a multidisciplinary team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise across key development and humanitarian sectors. Our experts have hands-on experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Iraq, and Syria.

We have dedicated specialists in the following thematic areas:

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning(MEARL)
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Shelter
  • Education (formal, non-formal, and education in emergencies)
  • Food Security, Livelihoods and Economic Recovery
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Protection and Gender( including GBV, child protection, and safeguarding)
  • Climate Change and Environment
  • Business Sector Development
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Data Management

Our consultants combine strong technical backgrounds with local contextual knowledge, allowing ADRT to deliver high-quality, context-relevant services. Together, we support national and international NGOs, UN agencies, government partners and private companies, in achieving measurable impact through evidence-driven decision-making and adaptive programming.

Networking and Collaboration

ADRT Consulting is committed to building strong, strategic partnerships with international NGOs, UN agencies, and global consulting firms across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Asia. We recognize that effective collaboration enhances knowledge sharing, promotes innovation, and strengthens our ability to deliver impactful and contextually relevant solutions.

We actively seek partnerships that align with our mission and areas of expertise, particularly in the fields of humanitarian response, development programming, MEAL, and capacity building.

ADRT Consulting maintains a network of trained enumerators and field researchers in Ethiopia and Iraq, and plans to expand this capability in other countries as new consulting opportunities arise. Our field teams are equipped with the technical skills, tools, and contextual understanding needed to support high-quality data collection and project implementation.

All ADRT Consulting experts are prepared to lead and coordinate upcoming projects in their respective technical areas, working closely with the Founder and Managing Director to ensure consistency, quality, and accountability across assignments.

We believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation, maximize impact, and build lasting solutions for communities around the world.