Evaluation Consultant at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Functions / Key Results Expected

The ICAT Secretariat will identify projects where an in-depth evaluation will likely provide valuable additional insights, for example, cases where policy development has advanced after project closure. A list of five examples will be provided to the evaluation consultant. For each case, the following activities should take place:

Activity 1: Desk review

• Analyze ICAT documentation, MELU data, country reports, and knowledge products to establish a comprehensive understanding of activities and outcomes.

Activity 2: Stakeholder engagement

• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, implementing partners, regional bodies, and ICAT staff, to capture diverse perspectives.

Activity 3: Analysis of contribution and added value

• Assess how ICAT’s activities have supported capacity building, institutional change, and policy development, and to what extent ICAT’s unique value can be distinguished from other actors and interventions. Particular focus should be placed on how ICAT’s support has been taken up over time.

Activity 4: Report development

• Produce a clear, structured evaluation report that presents findings and lessons learned. 

Deliverables

• A draft report for each of the five case studies;
• A final report for each of the five case studies. 

Skills

Climate Change, Environmental Science, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, Program Evaluation, Report Writing, Effective communication

Competencies

• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in statistics, mathematics, economics, development studies, climate change / environmental science, political science, international relations, public administration or in a field related to the activities with seven years of relevant experience OR;
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in statistics, mathematics, development studies, climate change / environmental science, political science, international relations, public administration or in a field related to the activities with nine years of relevant experience.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Professional experience in conducting independent evaluations of projects/programmes.
• Experience evaluating initiatives that focus on climate change, ideally on climate policy, climate finance, and/or transparency or measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) for climate policy and actions, and supporting international organizations operating in this space.