UNDP GEF Jobs - 66094- International Consultant for GEF Terminal Evaluati

International Consultant for GEF Terminal Evaluation

Advertised on behalf of

UNDP GEF

Location :

Home-based with Travel to Islamic Republic of Iran

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2016

Application Deadline :

25-May-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

30 working days spread over 3 months- July 2016 to end

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

30 working days spread over 3 months- July 2016 to end

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and procedures, all full and medium-sized UNDP support GEF financed projects are required to undergo a terminal evaluation upon completion of implementation.

These terms of reference (TOR) sets out the expectations for a Terminal Evaluation (TE) of the Conservation of biodiversity in Central Zagros landscapes (PIMS 2278).

Duties and Responsibilities

An overall approach and method for conducting project terminal evaluations of UNDP supported GEF financed projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, GEF-financed Projects.

A set of questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with this TOR (fill in Annex C) The evaluator is expected to amend, complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.

The evaluation must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the GEF operational focal point, UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP GEF Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders. The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to Fars, Isfahan, Kohgilloye and Boyerahmad and Charmahal and Bakhtiyari provinces including the following project Catchment Management Areas: Kor, Vanak Khersan, Bazoft and Dena CMAs.

Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum: DOE, MOI, PMO, MOAJ, CHTO, FRWO (national and provincial), and Governors offices, Local Communities, NGOs (National and local).

The evaluation team will be composed of (1 international /1 national evaluators). The consultants shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. (International Consultant will be the team leader and responsible for finalizing the report).The evaluators selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities.

Competencies

Demonstrates experience in having done similar work locally and/or internationally;
Good knowledge of Iran and its development policies;
Excellent analytical and reporting skills on socio-economic issues;
Demonstrates sound judgement and analytical skills;
Establishes priorities, schedules and activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources;
Capacity to gather and synthesize comprehensive information;
Analyses information accurately;
Approaches work with a positive and constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

The International Consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:

Experience:

Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience;
Knowledge of UNDP and GEF;
Previous experience with results-based monitoring and evaluation methodologies;
Technical knowledge in the targeted focal area(s);
Experience in the review of technical assistance projects, preferably with UNDP or GEF or other United Nations development agencies and major donors. If possible, experience in the review of multilateral funded biodiversity conservation projects;
Experience in project design, project cycle management, and project monitoring and evaluation;
Have a broad based knowledge and experience related to capacity building, community development and natural resource management;
An ability to assess institutional capacity and incentives;
Understanding of political, economic, institutional issues associated with protected areas management and good environmental governance within the Iranian context;
Excellent interpersonal, coordination and planning skills and ability to work in a team;
Experience leading multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams to deliver quality products in high stress, short deadline situations.

Education:

Academic and/or professional background in institutional/governance aspects of natural resource management and nature conservation.

Language Skills:

Excellent English writing and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distill critical issues and draw practical conclusions.

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: please see following link :

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=29673

Notice Number 29673

Proposal should be submitted by email to UNDP Procurement Unit to the attention of Ms. Mina Kermanian at “registry.ir@undp.org“no later than COB 25 May 2016.

Please make sure to put in the subject of mail: Proposal for procurement notice “UNDP GEP Terminal Evaluation”.

NOTE : Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are shorted-listed will be contacted.