Technical Reporting and Review Consultant (Level A) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific Responsibilities:

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Data Analysis & Portfolio Review
• Assess existing databases and portfolio records to ensure the accuracy and completeness of scorecard data.
• Collaborate with project task managers to verify relevant data, categorize projects by thematic focus, and identify key lessons learned.
• Recommend process improvements to streamline reporting and establish clear timelines for report submissions.
• Action Plan Development
• Develop a comprehensive action plan outlining necessary steps for each project, including timelines, responsible stakeholders, and corrective actions.
• Define specific tasks for key stakeholders, such as task managers and other counterparts.
• Terms of Reference Development
• Draft Terms of Reference for Mid-Term Reviews and Terminal Reviews based on project documents and technical materials.
• Consult with the Senior Programme Assistant to ensure alignment with UNEP evaluation requirements, facilitating consultant recruitment and review completion.
• Review Process Oversight & Reporting
• Provide regular updates on the drafting process, identify challenges, and collaborate with the team to implement solutions.
• Upload finalized Mid-Term Reviews, Terminal Reviews, and Terminal Evaluation reports to the GEF portal
• Finalization & Submission of Reports
• Conduct a final verification of reports before Portfolio Manager approval and upload them to the GEF portal.

Qualifications/special skills

• Education Qualifications:
• A minimum Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Project Management, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree combined with two years of additional professional and academic experience may be accepted in place of the advanced degree.

Work Experience:

• A minimum three years of experience in technical report drafting, with expertise in project management, analysis, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of environmental programs is required.
• Experience with GEF, UNEP, or other multilateral environmental project reporting is an asset.
• Strong skills in technical writing, drafting, data interpretation, and reporting are highly desirable.