Impact Assessment Expert

Job Posting Organization:
The Global EbA Fund (GEbAF) is an initiative implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). Established in 2020, the Fund aims to support innovative approaches to Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) for climate change, addressing various barriers to upscaling EbA by catalyzing innovative initiatives. The Fund has supported 63 projects across 39 countries, with 30 projects completed and 15 in the pipeline, demonstrating its broad applicability across diverse ecosystems and socio-economic contexts.

Job Overview:
The consultant will develop a high-quality Impact Report for the Global EbA Fund that presents evidence of the Fund’s results, innovation, barriers addressed, catalytic influence, and contributions to EbA in a compelling, accessible, and visually engaging format. The report will showcase the Fund’s contribution to advancing EbA and its role in delivering wider sustainable development outcomes. The overall objective is to consolidate evidence of the Fund’s results, effectiveness, and broader influence, effectively communicating its achievements to grantees, donors, partners, and prospective funders. The report will include measurable results, human-centered stories, and a clear structure organized around key barriers to EbA addressed by the Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for content planning and development, which includes reviewing materials and project documentation, supporting data analysis, developing draft messages on project impacts, and synthesizing information into accessible narratives. Additionally, the consultant will develop visuals, design, and layout for the publication, gathering visual elements such as photos and infographics, and producing a professional layout. The consultant will also integrate feedback from UNEP and IUCN into the draft publication and provide the final publication in both high-resolution PDF and web-optimized formats. The report will be structured to include sections on the Fund’s approach, portfolio overview, addressing barriers to EbA, and conclusions with key messages.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in communications, journalism, knowledge management, education, environment, or related disciplines. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of the advanced degree. At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in impact assessment, evaluation, data analysis, and results reporting is required. Additionally, candidates must have experience producing high-impact, visual publications for international organizations, agencies, NGOs, or donors, along with strong analytical and data visualization skills. Experience in knowledge management and storytelling is desirable, as is the ability to synthesize complex information into clear narratives and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in communications, journalism, knowledge management, education, environment, or related disciplines is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in the stated areas combined with two additional years of relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in impact assessment, evaluation, data analysis, and results reporting. They should also have completed at least 5 assignments producing high-impact, visual publications for international organizations, agencies, NGOs, or donors.

Languages:
Fluency in writing and communication skills in English is required for this position. Strong command of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is home-based and expected to last for 12 weeks. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, and it does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.