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Mid Term Review Expert –Georgia Agrobiodiversity

United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme

NairobiMid level · Not statedCloses Thursday, 26 November 2026, 07:59 EATChecked 14 Nov 2026
Illustration of an office desk with a laptop, notebook and Kenyan flag.

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About this role

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Role overview

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a Mid Term Review Expert for a contract role based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position is ideal for someone with experience in environmental project evaluation, particularly in biodiversity and natural resource management. The role involves reviewing a biodiversity conservation project in Georgia and is suitable for candidates with a strong background in environmental sciences and project evaluation.

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What you will do

  • Conduct a preliminary desk review and hold introductory interviews with project staff.
  • Prepare a review framework following UNEP's evaluation guidelines.
  • Identify project stakeholders and develop an interview/questions matrix.
  • Plan the review schedule and prepare an inception report.
  • Carry out detailed desk reviews and conduct in-depth interviews with project agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Regularly update the Task Manager on progress and any issues.
  • Draft, revise, and finalize the Review Report in line with Task Manager guidelines.
  • Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the report, explaining rejected comments.
  • Maintain positive, participatory yet independent relations with stakeholders.
  • Communicate promptly with the Task Manager regarding any issues needing attention.

Requirements

  • An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, international development, or related political or social sciences is required; a bachelor's degree plus two additional years of experience may substitute for a master's degree.
  • At least 7 years of technical or evaluation experience, preferably involving large regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
  • Good understanding of natural resource management, mountain protection, and development is desired.
  • Practical experience managing national and international natural resource projects, especially in biodiversity, protected area management, environmental information, and capacity building is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in an international environment such as UNEP and GEF is desirable.
  • Experience in the project target area in Georgia is an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact before Thursday, 26 November 2026.

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