International consultant- Mid-Term Review of FSP UNDP- supported GEF- Financed project

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Overview

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You have:

  • A Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, or another related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in relevant technical areas (biodiversity, birds, mainstreaming in energy, agriculture, hunting)
  • Relevant experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies
  • Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios
  • Proven experience in evaluating projects and preparing evaluation reports, with experience in evaluating GEF and/or UNDP projects preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and biodiversity; experience in gender sensitive evaluation and analysis
  • Proven communication and writing skills
  • Experience with implementing evaluations remotely will be considered an asset
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

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Background

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Duties and Responsibilities

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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

  • A Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental management, or another related field
    • At least 5 years of experience in relevant technical areas (biodiversity, birds, mainstreaming in energy, agriculture, hunting);
    • Relevant experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies;
    • Experience applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios;
    • Proven experience in evaluating projects and preparing evaluation reports, with experience in evaluating GEF and/or UNDP projects preferred;
    • Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and biodiversity; experience in gender sensitive evaluation and analysis;
    • Proven communication and writing skills;
    • Experience with implementing evaluations remotely will be considered an asset.
    • Fluency in written and spoken English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging research project you led and the outcomes achieved? The interviewer wants to understand your hands-on experience in research and analysis. Discuss a specific project, detailing your role and the impact of your work.
How do you ensure that your evaluations are gender-sensitive? The interviewer seeks to assess your understanding and application of gender issues in evaluations. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with result-based management methodologies. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to meet tight deadlines while ensuring quality results? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where your negotiation skills benefited a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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