Overview
Conduct mid-term reviews of selected programmes of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). The role involves preparing inception reports, conducting desk reviews and evaluation missions, and producing draft and final mid-term review reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare an inception report and methodology for carrying out Mid-Term Reviews (MTRs) of four GFCR blended finance Programmes.
- Carry out online surveys/questionnaires with relevant stakeholders and partners and prepare desk reviews for each of the four programme.
- Carry out evaluation missions to four GFCR programmes, in close consultation with the UNEP Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Unit and the GFCR UN Global Team.
- Prepare four draft MTRs, based on the methodologies developed and including reviews of project progress and impact, analysis of management and strategy effectiveness, documentation of lessons learned and recommendations for improvements.
- Prepare four final MTRs, addressing review comments by UNEP and GFCR UN Global Team.
- Present MTRs to UNEP, GFCR UN Global Team and GFCR Executive Board.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in environment and biodiversity related project and programme management, evaluations and reviews at national, regional and global levels is required.
- Experience in blended finance management and monitoring is required.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation is required.
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts is required.
- Experience in working on projects related to coral reefs or coastal and marine ecosystems is desirable.
- Experience working with international organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in environmental sciences, public policy, sustainability, management, or another related field is required. A first-level university degree with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
