EDA Project Mid Term Evaluation – Building Community Resilience via Transformative Adaptation

Pact

. Evaluate the project from inception on 1 October 2023 through 30 September 2026 .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • BelizeSeniorLead💰 BZD 17,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating international development projects with a focus on climate adaptation, utilizing mixed-methods evaluation approaches. Proficient in assessing financial performance and compliance while integrating gender-responsive evaluations and social inclusion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In EvaluationExperience Evaluating International Development ProjectsExpertise In Mixed-Methods EvaluationStrong Understanding Of Climate Change AdaptationFluency In Written And Spoken English

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Hard Skills

Mixed-Methods EvaluationFinancial Performance AssessmentBudget Utilization AnalysisGender-Responsive EvaluationsData AnalysisReport PreparationStakeholder InterviewsField VisitsAdaptation Fund Evaluation CriteriaCompliance With Financial Reporting Standards

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Climate Change AdaptationInternational DevelopmentWatershed ManagementWildfire ManagementSocial InclusionAdaptation FundGCFGEFBelize National PoliciesSmall Island Developing States

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate the project from inception on 1 October 2023 through 30 September 2026
Assess all project intervention areas across Belize, including the Belize River Watershed, wildfire-management pilot communities, and other project sites
Evaluate all five project components and cross-cutting issues including gender mainstreaming, environmental and social safeguards, project management, and coordination
Assess direct and indirect beneficiaries, including women, men, youth, indigenous populations, and vulnerable groups
Review financial management, IFRS budget execution, and compliance with Adaptation Fund fiduciary standards
Assess relevance, coherence, effectiveness, and efficiency using Adaptation Fund evaluation criteria
Consider gender equality, social inclusion, equity, adaptive management, and sustainability as cross-cutting themes
Propose adjustments to evaluation criteria during the inception phase, subject to PACT approval
Conduct desk review, develop and submit an inception report, and obtain approval
Conduct stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and field visits
Analyze data and prepare draft and final evaluation reports
Present evaluation findings
Participate in peer review, validation of findings, and report review by PACT and/or the PSC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in evaluation, international development, climate change, environmental management, social sciences, or a related field
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience evaluating international development projects, preferably climate adaptation projects
Experience conducting mid-term and final evaluations for international donors, particularly the Adaptation Fund, GCF, or GEF
Strong understanding of climate change adaptation, particularly within Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Familiarity with watershed management, wildfire management, alternative livelihoods, climate finance, and disaster risk management
Expertise in mixed-methods evaluation, including qualitative and quantitative approaches
Experience conducting gender-responsive evaluations and integrating social inclusion
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience with Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) and on-granting mechanisms
Knowledge of Belize’s national policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks
Familiarity with Adaptation Fund evaluation policies and guidelines
Experience assessing project financial performance, budget utilization, and compliance with financial reporting standards
Knowledge of Belize and/or the Caribbean region is highly desirable
Individual consultant or consulting firm
At least three previous client references
No personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest; signed Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Declaration required