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The national consultant will assist and collaborate with the Team Leader in all the tasks relating to the Mid-term Review including fieldwork, interpretation in meetings/interviews held in local language, and report writing as agreed with Team Leader.
In addition to the above the National Consultant will be responsible for the following:
Review of documentation to be provided by the project (implementation/evaluation reports)
Conduct fieldwork under the guidance of the Team Leader and interview stakeholders, national and local Government officials, and communities (especially private forest owners) to generate authentic information and opinions.
Write and compile the information and reports as needed.
Assist the Team Leader in preparations of presentations for stakeholders.
Contribution to draft Mid-term Evaluation Report. Outputs/Deliverables The National Consultant will work with the Evaluation Team Leader, the project team, UNDP staff and key stakeholders to contribute to the following deliverables;
Inception Report including detailed methodology .Field work debriefing before draft report writing
Draft Evaluation Report
PowerPoint Presentation for UNDP and stakeholders
Final Evaluation Report The expected format of the draft and final reports will be based on the structure of UNDP evaluation report guidance.
Competencies
Technical/Functional Competencies:
Strong analytical aptitude and effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Effective organizational and team work capacities.
Computer proficiency: MS Office Personal Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
Positive, constructive attitude and consistently approaches work with energy.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
MSc degree and at least 10 years experience in natural resources/forest management, protected area management, or related fields.
Familiarity with integrated conservation development projects in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, either through managing or evaluating donor-funded projects.
Substantive knowledge of participatory monitoring & evaluation processes is essential, and experience with CBOs/community development processes and country experience in Uganda is an advantage.
Experience in the evaluation of technical assistance projects, if possible with UNDP or other UN development agencies and major donors. A demonstrated understanding of GEF principles and expected impacts in terms of global benefits is essential.
Excellent English writing and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to screen succinctly and clearly critical issues and draw forward-looking conclusions.
Experience in leading small multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams to deliver quality products in high stress, short deadline situations.
Experience and demonstrated capacity to work in rural and remote localities.
