Consultant Expert in Environmental or Forestry Project Evaluation

United Nations - UN •United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Consultant Closes 30 Sep 2026 0 days left

Overview

Consultant Expert in Environmental or Forestry Project Evaluation to conduct project evaluations in line with UNODC norms and standards.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop assessment design, including methods, tools, and techniques.
  • Coordinate high-quality data collection.
  • Conduct high-quality data analysis.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables that comply with relevant standards.
  • Submit Inception Report, Draft Evaluation Report, Revised Draft Report, Final Evaluation Report, Executive Summary, and Evaluation Brief.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentation summarizing findings.
Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in evaluation, results-based management, strategic planning, programme management, or a related field, including experience at the international level, preferably within the United Nations system, is required. Demonstrated experience in evaluating, reviewing or managing environmental projects, forestry initiatives, technical assistance programmes related to environmental management and/or environmental law in the Peruvian Amazon basin, or similar contexts is required. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods is required. Experience in presenting and communicating complex programmes and assessment results in a structured manner (reports, briefs, presentations, etc.) is required. Knowledge and experience within the United Nations system, particularly UNODC, is desirable. Experience with gender-responsive methodologies and analysis, as well as understanding of human rights, disability inclusion, and ethical issues in programme management, is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Project Management, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required. A first level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
26/10 – 11/12/2026
Work Modality
Home-based with travel
Remuneration
Not specified
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