UNDP Jobs - 79499- Terminal Evaluation for UNDP/GEF Project on “Enhan

Terminal Evaluation for UNDP/GEF Project on “Enhanceing Resilience Vulnerable Coastal Arears

Location :

Banjul, GAMBIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

16-Jul-2018

Application Deadline :

30-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

25 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

25 working days

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 project “Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Areas and Communities to the Impact of Climate Change in The Gambia” (UNDP PIMS# 4782). The Goal of the project is to enhance resilience of vulnerable coastal areas and communities to climate change in the Republic of Gambia.

The project was designed to: Reduce Gambia’s vulnerability to sea-level rise and associated impacts of climate change by improving coastal defenses and enhancing adaptive capacities of coastal communities. The project aims drawing together climate change adaptation and economic development, through introducing a new national programme of “Sea and River Defense Risk Management – SRDRM) that address flood and erosion concerns and that will help manage the impact of climate change.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Evaluation will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.

The Goal of the project is to enhance resilience of vulnerable coastal areas and communities to climate change in the Republic of Gambia.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations, succinctly distils critical issues, and draw forward-looking conclusions and recommendations;
knowledgeable of GEF and UNDP-GEF monitoring and evaluation policies procedures an advantage;
Knowledge of UNDP and GEF;
Technical knowledge in the targeted focal area(s);
Familiarity with Gambia.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree in social sciences.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in the Terminal Evaluation of GEF and environment related projects;
At least 5 years’ experience in conducting knowledge sharing workshop on monitoring and evaluation;
At least 5 years’ experience in results-based monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

Language skills:

Fluency in English both written and spoken.