Consultant Evaluator

Overview

Conduct evaluation of the East Asian Biosphere Reserve Network.

You have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluating programs, projects or policies.
• Strong understanding of the OECD DAC evaluation criteria.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in international contexts and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver results in a timely manner.
• Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex information.
• Knowledge of UNESCO's operations and the biosphere reserves framework.
• Ability to develop clear and actionable recommendations based on findings.

**JOB DETAILS** --------------- **Type of contract :** Consultant Contract **Level :** Level 2 - Middle **Hiring Unit :** Natural Sciences Sector (SC) **Duty Station :** Beijing **Work location :** Remote **Duration of contract** **:** 4 months **Hiring open to :** External candidates **Application deadline (Midnight UTC+8 Time) :** 15/05/2026 **UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism** **OVERVIEW** ------------ **Background** The East Asian Biosphere Reserve Network (EABRN) was established in 1995 as one of UNESCO’s first regional Man and Biosphere (MAB) networks. It brings together seven Member States (the People's Republic of China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea,Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Kazakhstan), currently encompassing over 100 UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves. The last decade (2016–2025) corresponds to the implementation of the Lima Action Plan and leads up to the adoption of the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) at the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (September 2025). In the last ten years, EABRN held 16 Steering Committee Meetings, organized eight regional training workshops and two webinars, undertook activities supporting youth empowerment and strengthened transboundary cooperation, consolidating outcomes into knowledge products, such as atlases, eco-tourism guidelines and produced a 30th Anniversary booklet. Two past evaluations were conducted: one in 1999 (covering the first phase of EABRN’s establishment, 1994–1998), focusing on governance, communication, and priority themes; and another in 2015, which assessed progress during 1999–2015. The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves passed a resolution to call for an evaluation with the objective to stock of achievements, challenges, and lessons learned in the 2016–2025 period, and provide evidence-based recommendations for the next phase (2026–2035)., following the OECD DAC Criteria, reviewing EABRN’s work based on its overall Efficiency, Effectiveness, Coherence, Relevance, Sustainability and Impact while taking cross cutting factors like the human rights, Leave no one behind and environment into consideration. Long Description ---------------- **ASSIGNMENTS** --------------- [Please click on the Terms of Reference for detailed information.](https://unesco.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/BeijingTeam/IQCJEfjO2moxT47EMntXAjXZAXY0XKmjoHvzVzdrX5WC2y8?e=MVELTh) Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- Long Description ---------------- **COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)** ------------------------------------------------ - Communication (C) - Accountability (C) - Innovation (C) - Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C) - Planning and organizing (C) - Results focus (C) - Teamwork (C) For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000245056?posInSet=9&queryId=bcd2a5ea-9a90-4938-88c1-3f56099f4201). **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested consultants should submit the following to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia email with the email subject: **“EABRN evaluator”** and the following documents **by 15 May 2026 at midnight (Beijing time)**: - Technical proposal (max 5 pages). - CV(s) of evaluator(s). - Samples of past evaluation work. - Financial proposal (fees). Long Description ---------------- **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** -------------------------- - UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. - UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. - lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. - All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. - The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years. - UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.

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