Evaluation Expert – UNEP Special Programme Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an independent Evaluation Expert to conduct a comprehensive assessment of closed projects under its Special Programme. This 12‑month consultancy will be performed remotely and will deliver five detailed reports that inform future programme implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and verify data from selected countries for 15 closed projects.
• Analyse project performance against the objectives of the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm, Minamata Conventions and the Global Framework on Chemicals.
• Identify successes, challenges and lessons learned.
• Prepare interim and final assessment reports, including an inception report and a draft final report.
• Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen future project design and execution.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Environment, Development, Law, Natural Sciences or related field (Bachelor’s acceptable with 7 years relevant experience).
• Minimum five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large regional or global programmes.
• Proven track record evaluating UN or development agency projects, preferably UNEP.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence a high‑impact UN environmental programme.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Professional exposure to international environmental policy frameworks.