Evaluation Consultant

Education Requirements

Required

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in statistics, mathematics, economics, development studies, climate change / environmental science, political science, international relations, public administration or in a field related to the activities with seven years of relevant experience OR;
  
• A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) preferably in statistics, mathematics, development studies, climate change / environmental science, political science, international relations, public administration or in a field related to the activities with nine years of relevant experience.
  

Experience Requirements

Required

• Professional experience in conducting independent evaluations of projects/programmes.
  
• Experience evaluating initiatives that focus on climate change, ideally on climate policy, climate finance, and/or transparency or measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) for climate policy and actions, and supporting international organizations operating in this space.
  

The ICAT Secretariat will identify projects where an in-depth evaluation will likely provide valuable additional insights, for example, cases where policy development has advanced after project closure. A list of five examples will be provided to the evaluation consultant. For each case, the following activities should take place:

Activity 1: Desk review

• Analyze ICAT documentation, MELU data, country reports, and knowledge products to establish a comprehensive understanding of activities and outcomes.
  

Activity 2: Stakeholder engagement

• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, implementing partners, regional bodies, and ICAT staff, to capture diverse perspectives.
  

Activity 3: Analysis of contribution and added value

• Assess how ICAT’s activities have supported capacity building, institutional change, and policy development, and to what extent ICAT’s unique value can be distinguished from other actors and interventions. Particular focus should be placed on how ICAT’s support has been taken up over time.
  

Activity 4: Report development

• Produce a clear, structured evaluation report that presents findings and lessons learned.