Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant Job at UNOPS Nigeria

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Job Title: Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant

Vacancy code: VA/2012/B5103/538

Department/office: EMO, International Waters

Duty station: Home based

Contract type: International ICA

Contract level: IICA-4

Organisation: UNOPS Nigeria

Objectives of the mid-term evaluation

Under this Terms of Reference (TOR) the mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the "UNDP-GEF Development and Adaption of a Strategic Action Programme for Balancing Water Uses and Sustainable Natural Resources Management in the Orange-Senqu River Basin –ORASECOM Project" will be conducted.  

The objectives of the evaluation will be to identify steps that can be taken to improve the overall quality of the project design as well as of project implementation. The MTE shall also identify lessons learnt from the Project that could be applied to future and on-going projects.

Specifically, the MTE shall address the following:

•   Assess whether the Project design is clear, logical and commensurate with the time and resources available;

•   An assessment of the scope, quality and significance of Project outputs and outcomes produced to date;

•   An evaluation of Project performance in relation to the indicators, assumptions and risks specified in the Project Document and subsequent documentation;

•   A summary evaluation of progress towards achieving the Project's overall objectives;

•   Identification and, to the extent possible, quantification of any additional outputs and outcomes beyond those specified in the Project Document;

•   A review of government and other ICP contributions to ORASECOM (to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms), the complementarities of these contributions to the UNDP-GEF Project, and integration of project contributions into the IWRM Plan for the Basin.  

•   An evaluation of Project coordination, management and administration provided by the PCU.

•   An assessment of the role and effectiveness of the Project Steering Committee (PSC).

•   Progress towards sustainability and replication of Project activities.

•   Lessons learnt during Project implementation which would benefit the GEF IW portfolio.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

The MTE evaluator is expected to have the following expertise and experience:

•   Demonstrated international consulting experience and professional background in the water resources management sector.  A minimum of 15 years relevant experience is required. Previous experience in the region advantageous.

•   A Master degree in water resources management, environment, economics or relevant field.

•   Substantive experience in reviewing and evaluating similar technical assistance projects, preferably those involving UNDP-GEF or other major ICPs.

•   Excellent English writing and communication skills; demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distil critical issues and draw well supported conclusions;

•   An ability to assess policy and governance framework and institutional capacity;

•   Understanding of governance, political, economic and institutional issues associated with transboundary water issues. Relevant experience in the southern Africa region advantageous.

•   Familiarity with contextual ICP programmes and projects in the southern Africa region advantageous.

•   Familiarity with GEF International Waters strategic programmes, operations and evaluation guidelines, and portfolio advantageous.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 10 July 2012.

Mid-Term Evaluation Consultant Job