IC/UNDP/PBDE/073 - Senior Specialist for PBDEs & UPOPs Project Terminal Evaluation (National Post)  

Scope of Work

The project was designed to reduce releases of PBDEs and UPOPs by improving overall life-cycle management of plastics and PBDEs-containing plastics through the introduction of alternatives to PBDEs in plastics manufacturing processes and the application of BAT/BEP in plastics recycling and disposal practices.

In accordance with UNDP and GEF M&E policies and guidelines, GEF-financed projects are required to undergo a Terminal Evaluation (TE) when implementation has completed. This evaluation must follow detailed guidance outlined in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported GEFfinanced Projects.

As a support specialist consultant, the objectives of the evaluation are to collect the achievement data of project results.

Terminal Evaluation Approach and Methodology

The TE report must provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful.

The TE consultant will collect all relevant sources of information including documents prepared during the preparation phase (i.e. PIF, UNDP Initiation Plan, UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure/SESP) the Project Document, project reports including annual PIRs, project budget revisions, lesson learned reports, national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that the team considers useful for this evidence-based evaluation. The TE consultant will collect the baseline and midterm GEF focal area Core Indicators/Tracking Tools submitted to the GEF at the CEO endorsement and midterm stages and the terminal Core Indicators/Tracking Tools that must be completed before the TE field mission begins.

The TE consultant is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with the Project Team, government counterparts (the GEF Operational Focal Point), Implementing Partners, the UNDP Country Office(s), the Regional Technical Advisor, direct beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

Engagement of stakeholders is vital to a successful TE. Stakeholder involvement should include interviews with stakeholders who have project responsibilities, including but not limited to UNDP Indonesia Country Office, Ministry of Industry, GEF Operational Focal Point, Ministry of National Planning and Development, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Downstream Plastic Industry Association of Indonesia (APHINDO); executing agencies, senior officials and task team/component leaders, key experts and consultants in the subject area, Project Board, project beneficiaries, academia, local government and CSOs, etc. Additionally, the TE consultant is expected to conduct field missions to Jakarta, Indonesia, including the following project sites in Cirebon, Depok, Bandung, and Malang.

If it is not possible to travel to or within the country for the TE mission then the TE consultant should develop a methodology that takes this into account the conduct of the TE virtually and remotely, including the use of remote interview methods and extended desk reviews, data analysis, surveys and evaluation questionnaires. This should be detailed in the TE Inception Report and agreed with the Commissioning Unit.

If all or part of the TE is to be carried out virtually then consideration should be taken for stakeholder availability, ability or willingness to be interviewed remotely. In addition, their accessibility to the internet/computer may be an issue as many government and national counterparts may be working from home. These limitations must be reflected in the final TE report.

If a data collection/field mission is not possible then remote interviews may be undertaken through telephone or online (skype, zoom etc.). No stakeholders, consultants or UNDP staff should be put in harm’s way and safety is the key priority.

A short validation mission may be considered if it is confirmed to be safe for staff, consultants, stakeholders and if such a mission is possible within the TE schedule. Equally, qualified and independent national consultants can be hired to undertake the TE and interviews in country as long as it is safe to do so.

The specific design and methodology for the TE should emerge from consultations between the TE consultant and the above-mentioned parties regarding what is appropriate and feasible for meeting the TE purpose and objectives and answering the evaluation questions, given limitations of budget, time and data. The TE consultant must, however, use gender-responsive methodologies and tools and ensure that gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as other cross-cutting issues and SDGs are incorporated into the TE report.

The final methodological approach including interview schedule, field visits and data to be used in the evaluation must be clearly outlined in the TE Inception Report and be fully discussed and agreed between UNDP, stakeholders and the TE consultant.

The final report must describe the full TE approach taken and the rationale for the approach making explicit the underlying assumptions, challenges, strengths and weaknesses about the methods and approach of the evaluation.

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/PBDE/073 - Senior Specialist for PBDEs & UPOPs Project Terminal Evaluation (National Post) at the following link: https://www.id.undp.org/content/indonesia/en/home/procurement.html with reference no 70021

We encourage you to submit your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Academic Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Science/Engineering or other relevant field Years of experience:

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the areas of environment, solid (plastic) waste management and project management including applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating baseline scenarios

2. Recent experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies

3. Experience working with GEF or GEF Evaluations, for at least 5 years

4. Experience in working in Asia Pacific Countries for at least 3 years

Competencies and special skills requirement:

1. Competence in adaptive management especially on hazardous chemicals or Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

2. Work in relevant technical areas including experience on project monitoring and evaluation

3. Demonstrated understanding on issues related to gender and hazardous chemicals, including experience in gender sensitive evaluation and analysis

4. Excellent communication skills

5. Demonstrable analytical skills

6. Project evaluation/review experiences within the United Nations system will be considered an asset

7. Fluency in English with excellent written communication skills, and strong experience writing reports.

8. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia would be an advantage.