Terminal Review Expert - Madagascar

About the role

The UNEP Ecosystems Division, GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit, is recruiting a consultant to carry out the Terminal Review of the project "Conservation and improvement of ecosystem services for the Atsinanana region through agroecology and the promotion of sustainable energy production" (GEF ID: 9793). The review is done at operational completion to assess performance, outcomes and impacts and their sustainability. The consultant works remotely, under the direct supervision of the Task Manager and the guidance of the Portfolio Manager in Nairobi, and the expected duration is 4 months.

Key responsibilities

• Inception phase: desk review and introductory interviews, prepare the review framework according to UNEP evaluation guidelines, identify stakeholders, build the interview/question matrix, plan the schedule and write the Inception Report.
• Data collection and analysis: further desk review and in-depth interviews with implementing agencies, partners and stakeholders, and regular progress reports to the Task Manager.
• Reporting phase: draft the Review Report, liaise with the Task Manager on comments and finalise it, and prepare a Response to Comments annex.
• Prepare the Inception Report, a Preliminary Findings Note (typically a PowerPoint), and the Draft and Final Review Report with executive summary, evidence-based analysis, lessons learned, recommendations and an annotated ratings table.
• Maintain a positive, participatory relationship with stakeholders while keeping the review independent, and communicate promptly with the Task Manager.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, international development or another relevant political or social science field.
• At least 7 years of technical or evaluation experience, preferably evaluating large, regional or global programmes with a Theory of Change approach.
• Experience managing national and international natural resources projects (biodiversity, protected areas, capacity building) is highly desirable; experience in Madagascar is an asset.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required; French or Malagasy is desirable.

Required skills

• A good understanding of illegal wildlife trafficking and associated crimes is desired.
• Working knowledge of the UN system and UNEP is an added advantage.