Project Terminal Evaluation Expert – Jordan Biosafety Project

The consultant will conduct the Terminal Review of the UNEP GEF project titled “Implementation of the National Biosafety Framework” for Jordan. The review will assess project performance, outcomes, impacts, and sustainability using participatory approaches and both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the Terminal Review of the project using participatory approaches and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
• Maintain close communication with the project team and promote information exchange throughout the review implementation phase.
• Perform desk review of relevant project documentation including meeting minutes, reports, project deliverables, and evaluations.
• Conduct interviews with UNEP staff, project partners, resource persons, and representatives from civil society and specialist groups.
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and field visits to designated laboratories and centers.
• Prepare an Inception Report confirming the results framework, theory of change, stakeholder analysis, review framework, and schedule.
• Prepare a Preliminary Findings Note to support project team participation and verify emerging findings.
• Draft and finalize the Terminal Review Report including executive summary, detailed analysis, lessons learned, recommendations, and ratings table.
• Review and revise the draft report based on feedback from the Task Manager and key project stakeholders.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Task Manager and overall guidance of the Head, GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit.

Requirements

• An Advanced degree in Natural sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required.
• Additional two years of experience with a University Degree is acceptable.
• A minimum of 7 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
• A good/broad understanding of Biotechnology and Biosafety issues is desired.
• Experience in evaluation of GEF projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills are required.
• Team leadership experience is required.
• Knowledge of the UN system, specifically of the work of UNEP and GEF programming is an asset.
• Experience in managing partnerships, knowledge management and communication is desirable for all evaluation consultants.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Skills

• Project Evaluation
• Theory of Change
• Biotechnology Knowledge
• Biosafety Knowledge
• GEF Project Evaluation
• Technical Writing
• Team Leadership
• UN System Knowledge
• UNEP Programming
• Partnership Management
• Knowledge Management
• Communications Skills
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods

Languages

English