01 international consultant to conduct a terminal evaluation of the project Conservation of Critical Wetland Protected Areas and Linked Landscapes (A-200803)

Conduct terminal project evaluation for wetland conservation project

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Overview

Conduct terminal project evaluation for wetland conservation project

You have:

  • Master’s degree or higher in Environment, Natural Resources, and/or other closely related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in wetland conservation, biodiversity conservation, and related areas
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Contract

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Background

UNDP Vietnam is seeking for 01 International Consultant to conduct a terminal evaluation of the project Conservation of Critical Wetland Protected Areas and Linked Landscapes (20 working days)

Please visit the link for detail Procurement Notice:

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69362

Duties and Responsibilities

The International Consultant together with national consultant will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the Guidance For Conducting Terminal Evaluation of UNDP-Supported, GEF-Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are (1) to assess the achievement of project results, and (2) to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP country programme 2017 – 2021 (CPD), One Strategic Plan 2017-2021 (OSP), and recommendations for the new Programming Period.

Competencies

Relevant experience with results-based management evaluation methodologies; Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios; Competence in adaptive management, as applied to biodiversity; Experience in evaluating projects; Experience working in Asia Pacific Region; Experience in relevant technical areas of wetland conservation, biodiversity conservation, and other relevant areas such as climate change and land degradation for at least 10 years; Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and biodiversity; experience in gender responsive evaluation and analysis; Excellent communication skills; Demonstrable analytical skills; Project evaluation/review experience within United Nations system will be considered an asset; Experience with implementing evaluations remotely will be considered an asset.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Required Skills and Experience

Education Master’s degree or higher in Environment, Natural Resources, and/or other closely related field;

Potential interview questions

Can you explain your experience with results-based management evaluation methodologies? This question assesses your familiarity with key evaluation frameworks that guide project assessments. Discuss specific methodologies you have used and the context in which you applied them.
Describe a time when you had to evaluate a project under tight deadlines. What approach did you take? This gauges your ability to work efficiently and effectively within time constraints. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you integrated gender considerations into your evaluations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are some challenges you've faced in evaluating biodiversity projects and how did you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you used SMART indicators in your evaluations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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