International consultant- Mid-Term Review of FSP UNDP- supported GEF- Financed project
Conduct MTR for GEF-financed project, assess objectives and outcomes
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Overview
Conduct MTR for GEF-financed project, assess objectives and outcomes
You have:
- A Master's degree in Chemistry, environmental sustainability or other closely related field
- Work experience in relevant technical areas for at least 10 years
- Experience working in Jordan
- Relevant experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies
- Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios
- Competence in adaptive management, as applied to Chemicals
- Proven ability to deliver quality results against tight deadlines
- Proven experience conducting field assessments
- Up-to-date knowledge of environment and waste topics and issues
- Excellent English drafting and communication skills
Contract
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Background
To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69053
Duties and Responsibilities
MTR PURPOSE
The MTR will assess progress towards the achievement of the project objectives and outcomes as specified in the Project Document, and assess early signs of project success or failure with the goal of identifying the necessary changes to be made in order to set the project on-track to achieve its intended results. The MTR will also review the project’s strategy and its risks to sustainability.
MTR APPROACH & METHODOLOGY
The MTR must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful.
The MTR consultant will review all relevant sources of information including documents prepared during the preparation phase (i.e. PIF, UNDP Initiation Plan, UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP), the Project Document, project reports including Annual Project Review/PIRs, project budget revisions, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the team considers useful for this evidence-based review). The MTR consultant will review the baseline GEF focal area Tracking Tool/Core Indicators submitted to the GEF at CEO endorsement, and the midterm GEF focal area Tracking Tool/Core Indicators.
The MTR consultant is expected to follow a collaborative and participatory approach ensuring close engagement with the Project Team, government counterparts (the GEF Operational Focal Point), the UNDP Country Office(s), the Chemicals Regional Technical Adviser, direct beneficiaries, and other key stakeholders.
Engagement of stakeholders is vital to a successful MTR. Stakeholder involvement should include interviews with stakeholders who have project responsibilities, including but not limited to Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services, senior officials and task team/ component leaders, key experts and consultants in the subject area, Project Board, project stakeholders, academia, local government and CSOs, etc.
The specific design and methodology for the MTR should emerge from consultations between the consultant and the above-mentioned parties regarding what is appropriate and feasible for meeting the MTR purpose and objectives and answering the evaluation questions, given limitations of budget, time and data.
The final methodological approach including interview schedule, field visits and data to be used in the MTR should be clearly outlined in the Inception Report and be fully discussed and agreed between UNDP, stakeholders and the MTR team.
The final MTR report should describe the full MTR approach taken and the rationale for the approach making explicit the underlying assumptions, challenges, strengths and weaknesses about the methods and approach of the review.
As of 11 March 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic as the new coronavirus rapidly spread to all regions of the world. The MTR consultant should develop a methodology and approach that takes this into account. This may require the use of remote interview methods, extended desk reviews, data analysis, surveys and evaluation questionnaires. These approaches and methodologies should be detailed in the Inception Report and agreed with the UNDP Country Office in Jordan.
A short validation mission may be considered if it is confirmed to be safe for staff, consultants, stakeholders and communities, and if such a mission is possible within the MTR schedule, UNDP will cover the cost of travel and allowances as per the remuneration polices of UNDP.
Competencies
Functional competencies
- Ability to conduct research and analysis and strong synthesis skills
- Proven experience conducting field assessments.
- Excellent facilitation and training skills
- Proven ability to deliver quality results against tight deadlines.
- Up-to-date knowledge of environment and waste topics and issues.
- Highly developed inter-personal, negotiation, teamwork skills and a networking aptitude.
- Excellent English drafting and communication skills
- Working experience in research/development/technical assistance on hazardous waste, and e-waste in specific;
- Knowledge of Basel and Stockholm conventions technical guidelines is desirable;
Working experience in developing countries is desirable.
Corporate Competencies
Demonstrate integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
- Promote the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of the UNDP and the CPR Unit;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
A Master’s degree in Chemistry, environmental sustainability or other closely related field
Experience
- Relevant experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies;
- Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios;
- Competence in adaptive management, as applied to Chemicals.
- Experience in evaluating projects;
- Experience working in Jordan.
- Work experience in relevant technical areas for at least 10 years
Fund code: 62000
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a project that involved multiple stakeholders? | This helps assess your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. | Provide a specific example highlighting your role and the outcome. |
| What methodology do you typically apply to evaluate project success? | This question gauges your understanding of evaluation frameworks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would handle resistance from stakeholders during an assessment. What strategies would you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in adapting evaluation methods in response to external conditions, like the pandemic? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure data reliability in your evaluations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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