Evaluation Consultant for UNEP/GEF Terminal Evaluation (South Sudan)

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an experienced Evaluation Consultant to lead the terminal evaluation of its GEF‑funded project on building systemic, institutional and individual capacity for the implementation of the Rio Conventions in the Republic of South Sudan. The assignment is home‑based with periodic field visits and spans 46 working days over an eight‑month period.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and submit an Inception Report (30% of total effort) outlining the evaluation methodology and work plan.
• Conduct field visits in South Sudan to collect data, interview stakeholders and verify project outcomes.
• Prepare a Draft Evaluation Report (40%) incorporating findings, analysis and preliminary recommendations.
• Deliver a Final Evaluation Report (30%) with actionable recommendations for UNEP and GEF.
• Coordinate closely with the Evaluation Manager and the Director of the Evaluation Office.

Required profile

• Proven experience in evaluating environmental or development projects, preferably within UN or GEF frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of the Rio Conventions (CBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD) and related capacity‑building challenges.
• Ability to work independently, manage timelines and produce high‑quality written reports.
• Willingness to travel to South Sudan for field assessments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Engagement with a leading UN agency on a high‑impact environmental evaluation.
• Flexibility to work remotely with scheduled field missions.
• Professional exposure to multi‑stakeholder coordination across government and international bodies.