| Overview : 1. Introduction: This is the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UNDP-AF Terminal evaluation (TE) of the full-sized project titled Strengthening the resilience of our islands and our communities to climate change in the Cook Islands (PIMS 4569) implemented through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) -Climate Change Coordination Unit, which is to be undertaken in quarter one of 2018. 2. Scope of Work: The objective of this consultancy is to undertake the Terminal Evaluation of the Adaptation Fund project- Strengthening the resilience of our islands and our communities to climate change in the Cook Islands. More information detailed in the Terms of Reference. 3. Qualifications of the Successful Contractor: The evaluation team will be composed of 1 international evaluator. The consultant shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with AF financed projects is an advantage. The evaluator selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities. The consultant must present the following qualifications: • Masters Degree in Climate change related discipline, environment, disaster risk management, social sciences or closely related field. (15%) • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience working in climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and related fields; (20%) • Experience working with AF or GEF evaluations; (15%) • Demonstrated knowledge of UNDP and AF; (10%) • Previous experience with results‐based monitoring and evaluation methodologies; (15%) • Technical knowledge in the targeted focal area(s): Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management and related fields; (10%) • Project evaluation experiences within United Nations system will be considered an asset; (15%) 4. Evaluation criteria: 70% Technical, 30% financial combined weight: Technical Evaluation Criteria (based on the information provided in the CV and the relevant documents must be submitted as evidence to support possession of below required criteria): • Masters Degree in Climate change related discipline, environment, disaster risk management, social sciences or closely related field. (15%) • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience working in climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and related fields; (20%) • Experience working with AF or GEF evaluations; (15%) • Demonstrated knowledge of UNDP and AF; (10%) • Previous experience with results‐based monitoring and evaluation methodologies; (15%) • Technical knowledge in the targeted focal area(s): Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Management and related fields; (10%) • Project evaluation experiences within United Nations system will be considered an asset; (15%) FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL TERMS OF REFERENCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED TEMPLATES AS WELL AS THE UNDP GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS. | 
