Project Mid-Term Review Expert – Asia National Biosafety Frameworks Project

• Conduct a preliminary desk review and hold introductory interviews with project staff.
• Develop a review framework aligned with UNEP's evaluation guidelines and identify stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule the review process, including preparing an inception report.
• Collect and analyse data through desk reviews and in-depth interviews with project partners and stakeholders.
• Regularly report progress and any issues to the Task Manager.
• Draft, revise, and finalise the main review report, incorporating feedback from the Task Manager and UNEP Evaluation Office.
• Maintain positive and independent relationships with stakeholders and communicate promptly with the Task Manager on any concerns.

• Hold an advanced degree in Natural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, or related political or social sciences; alternatively, a university degree plus two additional years of experience.
• Have at least seven years of technical or evaluation experience, including project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Preferably have experience evaluating large regional or global programmes using a Theory of Change approach.
• Experience evaluating GEF projects is highly desirable.
• Possess excellent writing skills and team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of the UN system, UNEP, and GEF programming is an asset.
• Experience in managing partnerships, knowledge management, and communication is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 25 October 2026.