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Addis Ababa · Est. 2022

Evidence-Driven
Solutions for
Development Impact

RCT delivers high-quality research, strategic consultancy, and capacity-building services to governments, NGOs, development partners and the private sector.

18+
Years combined senior expertise
PhD
Doctoral leadership team
20+
Years financial management
Various Skill mix
Government · NGOs · Private Sector · World Bank
Trusted across Ethiopia and beyond
Research Excellence

Rigorous Research
for Informed
Decision-Making

From baseline surveys to political economy analysis, our PhD-led team delivers research that drives policy, shapes programmes, and creates lasting change.

Surveys
Research
MEL
Frameworks designed
SPSS
Advanced analytics
Mixed-Methods · Qualitative · Quantitative
Full-spectrum research capability
Capacity Building

Strengthening
Organizations
for the Future

From financial compliance to gender mainstreaming, our capacity-building programmes equip teams with the skills to deliver accountable, impactful results.

Training
Organizations training
Capacity Building
Leadership
Learning Systems
Safeguarding · Gender · Leadership · Governance
Comprehensive capacity programmes
Research & Evaluation
Policy Consultancy
Capacity Building
Financial Audit & Compliance
MEL Frameworks
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Training & Facilitation
Research & Evaluation
Policy Consultancy
Capacity Building
Financial Audit & Compliance
MEL Frameworks
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Training & Facilitation
Who We Are

Committed to professionalism,
integrity & impact

RCT Research, Consultancy and Training PLC was founded to empower organizations through evidence-based research, institutional strengthening, and practical training.

We combine academic rigor with real-world advisory experience, delivering services that translate into measurable, sustainable outcomes. From baseline evaluations to financial compliance, our multidisciplinary team brings decades of field-tested expertise to every engagement.

Mixed Methods SPSS Analytics World Bank Standards Gender Mainstreaming IFRS Compliance
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80+
Evaluations & assessments
3+
Cities
🔭 Vision
To be a leading trusted research, consultancy & training firm delivering innovative, evidence-driven solutions for sustainable impact.
🎯 Mission
Provide professional, reliable research, evaluation, consultancy & capacity-building services that empower organizations to achieve excellence, accountability & sustainable results.
What We Deliver

Core Services

Integrated, end-to-end solutions for organizations seeking rigorous insight and sustainable results.

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Baseline & Endline Surveys

Rigorous benchmark and impact assessments with quantitative and qualitative components designed to measure program reach and outcomes.

Evaluation

Baseline & Endline Surveys

Rigorous benchmark and impact assessments with quantitative and qualitative components designed to measure program reach and outcomes.

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Mid-line & Program Evaluations

Adaptive management insights and formative assessments to guide course corrections and improve program performance in real time.

Evaluation

Mid-line & Program Evaluations

Adaptive management insights and formative assessments to guide course corrections and improve program performance in real time.

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Organizational Capacity Assessments

Institutional gap analysis, systems review, and prioritized strategic recommendations for sustainable capacity strengthening.

Evaluation

Organizational Capacity Assessments

Institutional gap analysis, systems review, and prioritized strategic recommendations for sustainable capacity strengthening.

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MEL Framework Design

Custom Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks tailored to donor requirements and organizational learning goals.

Evaluation

MEL Framework Design

Custom Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks tailored to donor requirements and organizational learning goals.

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Applied Policy Research

Policy-relevant research, PESTL analysis, and context assessments supporting evidence-based decision-making at institutional level.

Research

Applied Policy Research

Policy-relevant research, PESTL analysis, and context assessments supporting evidence-based decision-making at institutional level.

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Data Collection & Analysis

Primary and secondary data collection, SPSS-based analysis, and advanced visualization for complex mixed-methods studies.

Research

Data Collection & Analysis

Primary and secondary data collection, SPSS-based analysis, and advanced visualization for complex mixed-methods studies.

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Stakeholder Mapping

Comprehensive stakeholder analysis and power mapping to support strategy design and participatory engagement processes.

Research

Stakeholder Mapping

Comprehensive stakeholder analysis and power mapping to support strategy design and participatory engagement processes.

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Theory of Change

Facilitated theory-of-change development and log-frame design aligned to international donor requirements and best practice.

Research

Theory of Change

Facilitated theory-of-change development and log-frame design aligned to international donor requirements and best practice.

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Strategic Planning & Policy

Business plans, operational manuals, institutional systems design, and policy development for governments and NGOs.

Consultancy

Strategic Planning & Policy

Business plans, operational manuals, institutional systems design, and policy development for governments and NGOs.

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Institutional Development

HR frameworks, governance structures, safeguarding systems, and organizational policy suites developed to donor standards.

Consultancy

Institutional Development

HR frameworks, governance structures, safeguarding systems, and organizational policy suites developed to donor standards.

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Development Sector Advisory

Programme design, log-frame development, theory-of-change facilitation, and proposal technical writing support.

Consultancy

Development Sector Advisory

Programme design, log-frame development, theory-of-change facilitation, and proposal technical writing support.

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Operational Systems Design

End-to-end operational procedure manuals and workflow design to improve organizational efficiency and compliance.

Consultancy

Operational Systems Design

End-to-end operational procedure manuals and workflow design to improve organizational efficiency and compliance.

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Training Manual Development

Context-specific, adult-learning-based curriculum and manual design for MEL, project cycle management, and leadership.

Training

Training Manual Development

Context-specific, adult-learning-based curriculum and manual design for MEL, project cycle management, and leadership.

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Facilitated Capacity Building

Hands-on workshops in grant management, safeguarding, M&E, internal controls, and organizational development.

Training

Facilitated Capacity Building

Hands-on workshops in grant management, safeguarding, M&E, internal controls, and organizational development.

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Professional Development

Gender mainstreaming, advocacy skills, leadership development, and change management training for senior staff.

Training

Professional Development

Gender mainstreaming, advocacy skills, leadership development, and change management training for senior staff.

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Institutional Learning Systems

Design and facilitation of knowledge management systems, lessons-learned processes, and reflective learning culture.

Training

Institutional Learning Systems

Design and facilitation of knowledge management systems, lessons-learned processes, and reflective learning culture.

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Financial Management Advisory

Financial systems design, donor compliance consulting, and audit readiness support for development organizations.

Finance & Audit

Financial Management Advisory

Financial systems design, donor compliance consulting, and audit readiness support for development organizations.

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Fiduciary Risk Assessment

Risk analysis, internal control review, and compliance frameworks — including World Bank IPF project oversight.

Finance & Audit

Fiduciary Risk Assessment

Risk analysis, internal control review, and compliance frameworks — including World Bank IPF project oversight.

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Audit Support & IFRS

IFRS application guidance, internal audit facilitation, and capacity building in financial reporting and accountability.

Finance & Audit

Audit Support & IFRS

IFRS application guidance, internal audit facilitation, and capacity building in financial reporting and accountability.

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Donor Compliance Review

Pre-audit compliance checks, expenditure verification, and financial narrative reporting support for international donors.

Finance & Audit

Donor Compliance Review

Pre-audit compliance checks, expenditure verification, and financial narrative reporting support for international donors.

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Events

News and Stories

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Technical Excellence

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Four pillars of technical mastery — from rigorous field research to institutional finance.

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Research & Evaluations

  • Baseline / Mid / Endline
  • MEL Frameworks
  • Mixed-Methods & SPSS
  • Impact Assessment
  • Stakeholder Analysis
B

Organizational Development

  • HR & Financial Policies
  • Safeguarding & Gender
  • Strategic Planning
  • Governance Systems
  • Change Management
C

Training & Facilitation

  • Project Cycle Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Leadership & Governance
  • Grant Management
  • Curriculum Design
D

Financial Audit & Compliance

  • Internal Audit & Fiduciary Risk
  • Donor Compliance
  • World Bank IPF Oversight
  • IFRS Application
  • Internal Controls
How We Work

Our Approach

A proven methodology that combines academic rigor with practical field delivery.

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Engage & Understand

Deep stakeholder consultation to understand context, objectives, and constraints before designing any solution.

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Design & Plan

Rigorous methodology design — tools, frameworks, and workplans tailored to your specific requirements and timeline.

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Collect & Analyse

Field-level data collection with quality assurance protocols, followed by systematic analysis and triangulation.

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Synthesize & Report

Evidence synthesis into clear, actionable reports and presentations designed for decision-makers.

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Support & Follow-up

Implementation support, follow-up training, and ongoing advisory to ensure findings translate into lasting results.

Portfolio Highlights

Projects that create change

A selection of engagements where evidence became action.

01
Government · MEL

National MEL Framework

Supported the Ministry of Planning with indicators design, data quality audit, and national MEL framework development for federal development programmes.

02
World Bank · Finance

World Bank IPF Support

Financial management and fiduciary compliance advisory for a $45M+ investment project financing portfolio, ensuring full donor compliance and accountability.

03
Civil Society · Training

CSO Capacity Strengthening

Trained 70+ local organizations in grants management, safeguarding, and MEL — building sustainable institutional capacity across Ethiopia.

04
Research · Policy

Political Economy Analysis

In-depth PESTL and political economy analysis supporting conflict-sensitive programming design for an international development partner.

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NGO · OD

Institutional Policy Suite

Developed comprehensive HR, financial, and safeguarding policy frameworks for multiple civil society organizations seeking donor compliance.

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Evaluation · Gender

Gender Programme Evaluation

Endline evaluation of a multi-year gender equality programme, including gender-sensitive data collection tools and disaggregated analysis.

Leadership

Our Professional Team

PhD-level experts and senior consultants with decades of experience in international development, governance, finance, and policy.

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Dr. Yitina Gebre Mamo
Senior Researcher · Anthropologist
PhD · 18+ years experience
  • Policy and institutional development
  • Governance and social justice research
  • Project evaluation and impact assessment
  • Qualitative research and ethnographic methods
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BW
Birkneh Wolde Hailu
M&E & Program Management Specialist
15+ years in NGO / development sector
  • Baseline, midline & endline surveys
  • Grant management and donor reporting
  • Quantitative & qualitative analysis (SPSS)
  • Capacity building and training facilitation
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GE
Dr. Gashaw Ayferam Endaylalu
Political Analyst · Governance Specialist
PhD Political Science
  • Conflict analysis and peacebuilding
  • Strategic policy analysis and advisory
  • International relations and diplomacy
  • Political economy and context analysis
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TN
Tesfaye Kefelegn Negash
Senior Financial Management & Audit
20+ years · World Bank project experience
  • Financial system assessment and design
  • Fiduciary risk assessment and compliance
  • IFRS, internal controls, and audit
  • World Bank IPF financial management oversight
Our DNA

Guiding Values

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Evidence
Data-driven solutions
💡
Insight
Strategic excellence
🎯
Impact
Measurable results
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Integrity
Ethical conduct
Quality
Uncompromising excellence
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Partnership
Client-centered approach
Trusted By

Organizations We Support

🏛️Gov. Agencies
🌐INGOs
📊World Bank
🏢Private Sector
🎓Universities
💼Bilateral Donors
🏥Health Agencies
🌱Development Banks
🤝UN Agencies
📋Research Institutes
🏛️Gov. Agencies
🌐INGOs
📊World Bank
🏢Private Sector
🎓Universities
💼Bilateral Donors
🏥Health Agencies
🌱Development Banks
🤝UN Agencies
📋Research Institutes
Client Voices

What Our Partners Say

Feedback from governments, NGOs, and development partners who have worked with RCT.

RCT's baseline survey methodology was exceptional — rigorous, participatory, and delivered on time. Their ability to navigate complex field environments across multiple regions was impressive.
AK
Ato Abebe Kebede
Program Director, International NGO · Addis Ababa
The MEL framework RCT developed for our programme has transformed how we measure and report impact. Their team's depth of knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative methods is unmatched in the region.
ST
Sara Tesfaye
M&E Lead, Ministry of Planning · Federal Government
RCT's financial management advisory gave our organization the systems and confidence to manage World Bank funding with full compliance. Their audit support was invaluable during our first fiduciary review.
DM
Daniel Mekonnen
Finance Director, CSO Network · Ethiopia
The capacity-building workshop on safeguarding and grant management was practical, well-facilitated, and immediately applicable. Our team walked away with tools they use every single day.
HG
Hiwot Girma
Executive Director, Local NGO · Hawassa
Dr. Gashaw's political economy analysis was thorough, nuanced, and provided our team with the context we needed to design a conflict-sensitive programme. Highly recommended for any complex development environment.
JL
James Leyland
Country Representative, Bilateral Development Agency
Working with RCT on our organizational capacity assessment was a turning point. Their recommendations were strategic, grounded, and delivered with genuine care for our mission and sustainability.
FM
Fatima Mohammed
Board Chair, Women's Rights Organization · Dire Dawa
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Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Email
rctconsulting8@gmail.com
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Phone
+251 09 11 19 96 23
+251 09 11 05 66 64
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Availability
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