Independent Evaluation Consultant - Colombia and Bolivia

Organizational Context

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable human settlements and adequate shelter for all. Its Strategic Plan 2026-2029 focuses on integrated solutions for inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities, with a key impact area in Environment and Climate Action. This consultancy supports the final evaluation of a project focused on building climate resilience for the urban poor.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to provide subregional evidence and analysis to inform the independent Final Evaluation of Phases I and II of the project 'Accelerating the Implementation of the Paris Agreement by Building the Climate Resilience of the Urban Poor'. The role will focus on Colombia and Bolivia, assessing implementation progress, results, stakeholder engagement, institutional uptake, and ownership. It will identify enabling factors and constraints affecting project effectiveness and sustainability, generating context-specific findings and recommendations. The ultimate goal is to support evidence-based conclusions for the Final Evaluation and inform future climate resilience programming, contributing to the overall analytical depth and learning on urban climate resilience interventions.

Responsibilities

Conduct a subregional assessment for Colombia and Bolivia, contributing to the Final Evaluation of Phases I and II of the climate resilience project. Review project documentation and align the evaluation approach with the lead evaluator's framework. Prepare a data collection plan and map stakeholders. Conduct interviews and consultations with key stakeholders in Spanish and English, gathering evidence on implementation, participation, capacity-building, and results. Analyze country-specific enabling factors, constraints, and contextual dynamics, applying triangulation for robust findings. Prepare a Subregional Evaluation Report with clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Coordinate with the lead evaluator to ensure integration of findings into the overall Final Evaluation and incorporate feedback from UN-Habitat while maintaining independence and analytical rigor.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation is required. Demonstrated experience conducting independent evaluations of development programs, preferably in multi-country or multi-stakeholder contexts, is necessary. Proven experience applying participatory and gender-responsive evaluation approaches is required. Experience with local/sub-national governments in Latin America and with international development organizations is highly desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Communication (clear and effective speaking/writing, active listening), Teamwork (collaboration, valuing input, learning from others), Strong analytical and research skills, Experience in evaluation methodologies, particularly participatory and gender-responsive approaches. Fluency in English and Spanish.

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