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Consultant: Promoting Replication of Good Practices for Nutrient Reduction and Joint Collaboration in Central and Eastern Europe (the Living Water Exchange project)
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There have been numerous studies and projects in CEE to directly address the reduction of point and non-point sources of nutrient pollution, and to confront the transboundary or national challenges present in the identified nutrient hotspots. Despite regulatory and legal enforcement of point sources across the region, such nutrient pollution remains high. Therefore, more must be done to address nutrient pollution from non-point or diffuse source discharges.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the evaluation mission;
Design the detailed evaluation scope and methodology (including the methods for data collection and analysis);
Conduct an analysis of the outcome, outputs and partnership strategy (as per the scope of the evaluation described above);
Draft related parts of the evaluation report;
Finalize the whole evaluation report.
Competencies
The evaluation will take place mainly in the field. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with the government counterparts, the Project Manager, Steering Committee, project team, and key stakeholders. The evaluator is expected to conduct missions to interview the project team (Hungary and Moldova) and to visit two of the four demonstration projects (Serbia and Moldova) supported by the project.
The evaluator is expected to consult all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – incl. Annual Reports, project budget revision, progress reports, project files, national strategic and legal documents, and any other material that s/he may consider useful for evidence based assessment.
Required Skills and Experience
International/regional consultant with academic and/or professional background in natural resources management and extensive experience in coastal ecosystem, marine science and international water etc.
A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience is required;
Substantive experience in reviewing and evaluating similar technical assistance projects, preferably those involving UNDP/GEF or other United Nations development agencies and major donor;
Excellent English writing and communication skills; demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distill critical issues and draw forward-looking conclusions;
An ability to assess the institutional capacity and incentives required;
Excellent in human relations, coordination, planning and teamwork.
