Lead Midterm Review Consultant – GEF FARM Programme

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an experienced Lead Midterm Review (MTR) Consultant to conduct a comprehensive midterm review of the FARM Global Child Project: "FARM: Global Coordination, Knowledge Management and Common Finance Tools" (GEF ID 10903). This is a high-impact consultancy assignment supporting UNEP's Industry and Economy Division, specifically the Chemicals and Health Branch and the GEF Chemicals and Green Chemistry (C&GC) Unit.

The FARM (Finance, Agriculture, Risk Management) Programme is a globally significant initiative linking country-level child projects in Ecuador, India, Kenya, Lao PDR, Philippines, Vietnam, and Uruguay. The Global Child Project, led by UNEP, is responsible for global coordination, knowledge management, and the development of common finance and learning tools across all FARM country programmes. As the programme reaches its midterm milestone, this consultancy will assess whether the project remains on track, identify challenges, determine the effectiveness of interventions, and recommend corrective actions to ensure the programme achieves its intended outcomes and sustains long-term impact.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Midterm Review process for GEF Project ID 10903, in compliance with UNEP Evaluation Policy and the UNEP Programme Manual.
• Assess the project's performance to date across the three core evaluation criteria: relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Evaluate the likelihood of the project achieving its intended outcomes and sustaining them beyond the project period.
• Analyse programmatic-level outcomes of the broader FARM Programme (GEF ID 10872) at midterm.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and challenges facing the Global Child Project and recommend concrete corrective actions.
• Review and assess the quality of knowledge management systems, global coordination mechanisms, and common finance tools developed under the project.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations with UNEP staff, national focal points, country-level project teams, and relevant partners across all seven FARM countries.
• Design and implement a robust data collection methodology including surveys, interviews, document reviews, and field assessments as applicable.
• Prepare and submit all required MTR deliverables including the Inception Report, Draft MTR Report, and Final MTR Report with actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to UNEP management and key stakeholders and respond to feedback accordingly.

• Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience designing and leading evaluations or reviews of complex, multi-country GEF-funded or similar international environmental or development projects.
• Apply advanced knowledge of GEF evaluation frameworks, results-based management, and Theory of Change methodologies to assess project progress and impact.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in chemicals management, sustainable agriculture, green chemistry, or a closely related environmental sector relevant to the FARM Programme's thematic scope.
• Show ability to conduct rigorous mixed-methods assessments (quantitative and qualitative) and translate findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations for project teams.
• Communicate complex evaluation findings clearly and persuasively in written English at a professional level suitable for UN reporting standards.
• Demonstrate experience engaging high-level stakeholders across government, UN agencies, civil society, and private sector in multi-country settings.
• Show capacity to manage evaluation timelines independently in a fully remote, home-based setting across multiple time zones.
• Hold a postgraduate degree (Master's or higher) in Environmental Science, International Development, Public Policy, Agriculture, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

This is a home-based consultancy contract with an expected duration of 12 months. UNEP consultancy fees are determined based on the individual consultant's qualifications and years of relevant experience, in line with UN consultancy remuneration standards. Estimated equivalent monthly compensation ranges from KES 400,000 to KES 700,000 for a consultant of this seniority level, though actual payment will reflect the agreed daily/lump-sum rate and deliverable schedule. No additional employment benefits (e.g. pension, medical cover) are provided under a UN consultancy contract beyond the agreed professional fee.

Ideal candidates are senior evaluation professionals or environmental consultants with a strong track record in GEF project reviews, deep knowledge of chemicals and waste management or sustainable agriculture policy, and the credibility to engage UNEP and government stakeholders at the highest levels. You are self-directed, highly organised, and comfortable delivering rigorous evaluation outputs remotely across a 12-month engagement.

Do not apply if you have fewer than 7 years of relevant international evaluation experience, have no familiarity with GEF project frameworks or UN reporting standards, or are unable to commit to the full 12-month consultancy duration. Applicants without demonstrated experience in multi-country programme evaluations will not be considered.

• Prepare an updated CV highlighting relevant evaluation experience and GEF or UN project assignments.
• Draft a technical proposal (no more than 3 pages) outlining your understanding of the MTR scope and your proposed methodology.
• Include a financial proposal stating your daily consultancy rate in USD.
• Submit your application through the UNEP/UN Secretariat official recruitment portal at careers.un.org before the closing date of 30 June 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a technical interview and further review of proposed methodology.