Evaluation Consultant – Terminal Evaluation of MISEF Project

About the role

The Evaluation Consultant will lead the terminal evaluation of the Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility (MISEF) project. Working from home with occasional field visits, the consultant will produce an inception report, a draft report and a final evaluation report over an eight‑month period.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk reviews, stakeholder interviews and in‑depth field visits to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
• Reconstruct the project Theory of Change and develop the evaluation framework, interview and survey protocols.
• Prepare and submit the Inception Report (30% of total), Draft Report (40%) and Final Evaluation Report (30%).
• Provide geo‑referenced maps and photographs of key intervention sites where applicable.
• Maintain independence and confidentiality of the evaluation, while ensuring participatory engagement with project stakeholders.
• Respond to comments from the Evaluation Manager, produce a response‑to‑comments annex and, if agreed, an Evaluation Brief summarising key findings.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental sciences, international development, political or social sciences, or communication.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting project evaluations, preferably in the energy or environmental sector.
• No prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of UNEP projects to ensure independence.
• Ability to work remotely and travel for field visits as required.