Evaluador/a Nacional – Colombia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Evaluador/a Nacional for a water sanitation, environment consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Colombia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment in the environmental and water-sanitation sectors in Colombia funded by UNDP. We are currently seeking a qualified National Evaluator to join our multidisciplinary team of experts. The assignment will focus on assessing project performance, results, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will provide high-level national expertise to evaluate ongoing or completed development interventions in Colombia. This role is critical for ensuring accountability, generating key lessons learned, and measuring the impact of initiatives related to climate change, natural resource management, and sustainable development under UNDP guidelines.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Conduct a comprehensive and independent evaluation of the project's performance and results in Colombia.
• Assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the implemented interventions.
• Analyze alignment with UNDP programming principles and national environmental policies.
• Identify key lessons learned and formulate actionable recommendations for future programming in the water-sanitation and environment sectors.

Scope of work

• Review all relevant documentation, including project proposals, progress reports, strategic frameworks, and monitoring data.
• Design the evaluation methodology, data collection tools, and detailed work plan in coordination with the evaluation team.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, interviews, and focus groups with key partners, government institutions, and beneficiaries in Colombia.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data regarding environmental and social outcomes.
• Draft and finalize the comprehensive evaluation report incorporating feedback from the donor and key stakeholders.

Your role as Evaluador/a Nacional

• Lead the national evaluation process in close collaboration with international experts and local stakeholders.
• Apply the five UN programming principles throughout the evaluation methodology and analysis.
• Provide deep contextual insights into Colombia's socio-economic, environmental, and institutional framework.
• Conduct field visits to project sites to assess physical implementation and engage with local communities and authorities.
• Prepare and deliver preliminary findings, draft reports, and the final evaluation report meeting high quality standards.
• Facilitate validation workshops and debriefing sessions with the donor and national partners.

Requirements

• Education: Título universitario en ciencias económicas, administrativas, sociales o ingenierías, con maestría en ciencias ambientales, ciencias sociales, política ambiental, cambio climático o desarrollo
• Al menos siete (7) años de experiencia profesional relevante en temas ambientales o sociales relacionados con el cambio climático, gestión de riesgos, conservación y gestión de recursos naturales, manejo de recursos hídricos, alternativas productivas basadas en el uso de la biodiversidad o desarrollo sostenible
• Experiencia en la realización de una (1) evaluación externa: proyecto, programa, efecto (outcome), Marcos de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Sostenible de Naciones Unidas o Políticas Públicas
• Experiencia y conocimiento en los cinco principios de programación de las Naciones Unidas
• Conocimiento profundo y sólido historial de investigación del desarrollo socioeconómico del país
• Languages: Español fluido, conocimiento profundo del contexto cultural del país

Desirable

• Previous experience with UNDP or other international donor-funded evaluations.
• Familiarity with water-sanitation and biodiversity-based productive alternatives in the country.

An experienced national evaluator with a strong background in environmental sciences and sustainable development, possessing direct experience in evaluating UN projects and a deep understanding of Colombia's socio-political context.

Assignment details

• Location: Colombia
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Water sanitation, environment
• Estimated duration: 5 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Colombia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.