Specific Tasks and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the consultant has the responsibility to conduct the following activities:
Inception phase of the evaluation: Preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff; - Prepare the evaluation framework using the UNEP Programme Manual;
Develop the desk review and interview protocols;
Draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
Plan the evaluation schedule;
Prepare the Inception report, attending to feedback/comments received
Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including: Assess the activities of the project based on the project activities
Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders; - Identify, liaise and interview project partners and stakeholders. Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
Regularly report back to the project manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and; Keep the Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress.
Reporting phase, including: Draft the Mid-term Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with guidelines provided by the project manager, both in substance and style;
Liaise with the project manager on comments received and finalize the Mid-term Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the project manager;
Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the mid-term report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
Managing relations, including: Maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
Communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.
Qualifications/special skills
An M.Sc. degree in environmental sciences, natural resources management or a similar related field is required.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in project review, planning, monitoring and evaluation is required.
Proven expertise and experience in evaluating the impact of projects/programmes is required.
Experience in evaluating projects/programmes in the UN system and in a government/intergovernmental setting is desirable.
Proven expertise and experience in assessing projects/programmes related to sustainable development goals is desirable.