Thematic Evaluator – United States of America

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Thematic Evaluator for a environment consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in United States of America.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming evaluation assignment funded by UNDP in the United States of America. We are seeking a qualified Thematic Evaluator specializing in monitoring and evaluation, data, and knowledge analytics to support a comprehensive mid-term performance evaluation of a major global environmental and climate change initiative.

The selected expert will play a vital role in assessing the programme's concept, design, operational processes, and progress against its Global Results Framework. The evaluation will follow revised OECD-DAC criteria and UNEG norms and standards, utilizing mixed-method approaches to deliver actionable insights and practical recommendations for future programme extensions.

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 rigorous mid-term performance evaluation of the global environmental and climate change programme.
• Assess the relevance of the Theory of Change, programme strategies, and outcome-level indicators.
• Evaluate progress towards expected results against the approved Global Results Framework and UNDP Strategic Plan outcomes.
• Examine the integration of cross-cutting issues including gender equality, disability inclusion, human rights, and leaving no one behind.
• Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to guide future programme extensions and enhance overall sustainability.

Scope of work

• Execute a comprehensive desk review of quantitative and qualitative primary and secondary data.
• Participate in briefing sessions with the programme team and contribute to the development of the Inception Report, evaluation matrix, and data collection tools.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews, virtual focus group discussions, and targeted field missions for in-depth case studies.
• Review operational processes, partnerships, and resource efficiency across global, regional, and national levels.
• Analyze data and synthesize findings aligned with revised OECD-DAC criteria and UNDP Evaluation Guidelines.
• Draft and finalize the comprehensive evaluation report, complete with an audit trail, evidence binder, and stakeholder presentations.

Your role as Thematic Evaluator

• Lead monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, and knowledge analytics for the thematic review.
• Evaluate project performance, design, and results related to environmental science, climate change, and sustainable development.
• Apply mixed-method approaches combining qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Assess the integration of gender and sustainable development dimensions within project implementation and results.
• Contribute to drafting inception reports, field reports, draft evaluation reports, and final evaluation deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with the evaluation team to ensure adherence to UNEG norms, standards, and UNDP guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: University degree or higher in a relevant field
• At least 5 years’ demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation services and/or data and knowledge analytics
• Experience evaluating or managing environmental science, climate change, gender, and sustainable development projects
• Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; good command of Spanish and/or French is highly desirable

Desirable

• Good command of Spanish and/or French.
• Prior working experience with UNDP or other international organizations on global environmental initiatives.

An experienced Thematic Evaluator with a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, and climate change projects, ready to contribute to high-impact international evaluations.

Assignment details

• Location: United States of America
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Environment
• Estimated duration: 4 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 United States of America.
• 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.