This consultancy will provide senior technical leadership to complete this work. It will consolidate and expand previous analytical and consultative efforts and deliver a final and technically sound set of outcome indicators and associated implementation modalities. This will ensure the UN-REDD M&E Framework is fit for purpose for the 2026–2030 period, positioning the Programme strategically in the broader landscape of forest and climate.
Responsibilities:
Review the outcome-level section of the draft M&E Framework, incorporating key feedback from donors, partners, forest countries and subsequent inputs from agencies.
Identify refinements to ensure conceptual clarity between outcome- and output-level indicators.
Provide expert advice to the Programme and partner agencies on positioning the M&E Framework within the global monitoring landscape.
Identify opportunities to strengthen synergies with global initiatives, avoid duplication, and enhance UN-REDD’s value-added role.
Design and implement a targeted series of high-level interviews and consultations to capture priorities and perspectives on outcome-level monitoring.
Undertake technical analysis and indicator development; synthesize inputs from consultations to prepare a draft set of outcome indicators.
Facilitate consultations with UN-REDD donors, partners, forest countries and subsequent inputs from agencies to validate the proposed indicators and framework design.
Produce the final draft of the UN-REDD 2026–2030 M&E Framework, incorporating validated outcome indicators and clear implementation modalities.
Concept note / work plan detailing methodology, timeline, stakeholder engagement plan, and structure for developing the final outcome indicator.
Final set of outcome indicators and technical note, incorporating inputs from targeted consultations and agency validation.
Requirements:
An advanced-level university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental science, forestry, natural resources management, climate change, international relations, or related fields is required.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible working experience in developing strategies, and/or proposals, and/or action plans, and/or programme reviews for international organizations or development agencies is required.
Extensive knowledge and experience with forest and climate issues, including but not limited to the role the UN-REDD Programme plays within the broad "ecosystem" of climate and forest-related organizations, programmes, and initiatives is required.
Proven expertise in conducting stakeholder consultations and facilitating multi-stakeholder processes is desirable.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this consulting position, fluency in oral and written English is required.
