Project Terminal Evaluation Expert – Jordan Biosafety Project

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an experienced consultant to conduct a terminal evaluation of the Jordan Biosafety Project. The assignment will assess project relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, outcomes and impacts, and provide recommendations for future sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive desk review of project documents, including design documents, work plans, budgets, progress reports, technical outputs and previous evaluations.
• Conduct interviews and focus groups with UNEP staff, project partners, government officials, civil‑society representatives and other stakeholders.
• Carry out field visits to designated laboratories and collect data through surveys, questionnaires and other tools.
• Prepare an inception report, share preliminary findings, and produce draft and final review reports with executive summary, evidence‑based analysis, lessons learned and recommendations.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental sciences, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of technical/evaluation experience, preferably on large regional or global programmes.
• Strong understanding of biotechnology and biosafety issues; experience with GEF projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to lead a review team.

Required skills

• Theory of Change methodology
• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques
• Stakeholder interview and facilitation
• Report writing and evidence synthesis