| Overview : An overall approach and method for conducting project terminal evaluations of UNDP supported GEF financed projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported, GEF-financed Projects. A set of questions covering each of these criteria have been drafted and are included with TOR Annex 1 International Consultant for GEF Terminal Evaluation - UNDP Iran The evaluation must provide evidence‐based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the GEF operational focal point, UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP GEF Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders. The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to Fars, Isfahan, Kohgilloye and Boyerahmad and Charmahal and Bakhtiyari provinces including the following project Catchment Management Areas: Kor, Vanak Khersan, Bazoft and Dena CMAs. Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum: DOE, MOI, PMO, MOAJ, CHTO, FRWO (national and provincial), and Governors offices, Local Communities, NGOs (National and local Team Composition The evaluation team will be composed of (1 international /1 national evaluators). The consultants shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. International Consultant will be the team leader and responsible for finalizing the report.The evaluators selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities. |
