Terminal Review Expert - Sustainable Land Management in the Commonwealth of Dominica

Conduct the independent terminal review of UNEP’s sustainable land management project in Dominica. The consultant develops the review framework, gathers and analyses evidence, consults stakeholders, undertakes a field assessment and delivers findings, ratings, lessons and recommendations for project accountability and learning.

Department: Ecosystems Division, GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit

• Review project documentation and interview project staff during inception
• Develop the review framework, stakeholder matrix and schedule
• Collect and analyse evidence from implementing agencies, partners and stakeholders
• Undertake an approximately seven-day field assessment mission
• Report progress and emerging issues to the task manager
• Prepare preliminary findings, inception and terminal-review reports
• Address review comments and document the treatment of rejected comments
• Maintain participatory stakeholder relationships while preserving review independence

• Advanced degree in environmental sciences, international development or a relevant political or social science field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least seven years of evaluation experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• The consultancy lasts four months
• The role is home-based with possible field visits
• The field assessment mission is expected to last approximately seven days