United Nations Environment Programme Evaluation Consultant Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Evaluation Consultant Jobs in Kenya; The Evaluation Consultant will work under the overall responsibility of the Evaluation Office, represented by an Evaluation Manager, in consultation with the UNEP Task Manager, Project Manager, Fund Management Officer, and Sub-programme Coordinator for Nature Action.

The consultant will manage the evaluation process, ensuring independence, timely provision of outputs, and adherence to UNEP’s Evaluation Office guidelines.

Responsibilities

Inception Phase:

Conduct preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff

Draft reconstructed Theory of Change of the project

Prepare evaluation framework and protocols (desk review, interviews, surveys)

Develop criteria for country/site selection for evaluation missions

Plan evaluation schedule and prepare Inception Report, incorporating feedback until approved

Data Collection and Analysis Phase:

Conduct desk reviews and in-depth interviews with implementing/executing agencies, partners, and stakeholders

Where appropriate, conduct evaluation missions to selected countries, visiting project sites and interviewing stakeholders, including local communities

Ensure independence of evaluation and confidentiality of interviews

Report progress regularly to the Evaluation Manager and keep Project/Task Manager informed

Reporting Phase:

Draft Main Evaluation Report, ensuring coherence and consistency with guidelines

Incorporate comments from Evaluation Manager until approval

Prepare Response to Comments annex, explaining any rejected feedback

Where agreed, prepare Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of findings and

lessons)

Managing Relations:

Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring participatory yet independent evaluation process

Communicate promptly with Evaluation Manager on issues requiring attention

Sign Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form to ensure independence

Qualifications / Special Skills

Education:

First-level university degree in environmental sciences, international development, or relevant political/social sciences required

Advanced degree in same areas desirable

Experience:

Minimum 9 years of technical/evaluation experience required, preferably including large, regional, or global programmes using Theory of Change approach

Broad understanding of community-based natural resource management and/or protected areas management desirable

Working knowledge of UN system, especially UNEP, an added advantage

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English and French required


How to Apply

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