Impact Assessment Expert

The consultant will develop a high quality Impact Report for the Global EbA Fund that presents evidence of the Fund’s results, innovation, EbA barriers addressed, catalytic influence, and contribution to EbA in a compelling, accessible, and visually engaging format. The role involves content planning, development of visuals, design and layout, and finalization of the report.

Responsibilities

• Review materials and project documentation including updated data provided by the Fund Secretariat, support with data analysis to distil relevant information and provide data insights for the report.
• Develop draft messages on project impacts, success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from grantees provided by the Fund Secretariat.
• Synthesize gathered information into accessible and inclusive language, and draft clear and engaging narratives and draft infographics.
• Propose a concept and storytelling approach for the publication.
• Develop and gather visual elements including photos, illustrations, infographics, and maps, including provision of editable files.
• Produce a creative and professional layout and design for the publication.
• Integrate UNEP and IUCN feedback into the draft publication (at least 3-4 rounds of comments).
• Provide UNEP with the final publication in both high-resolution PDF and web-optimized formats.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, knowledge management, education, environment or related disciplines is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, combined with an additional two years of experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in impact assessment, evaluation, data analysis, and results reporting is required.
• At least 5 assignments producing high-impact, visual publications for international organisations, agencies, NGOs, or donors is required.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills is required.
• Strong experience in knowledge management and storytelling, with a proven ability to capture local impacts and lessons learned into compelling narratives for diverse audiences is desirable.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging narratives is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interviewing skills is desirable.
• Fluency in writing and communication skills in English is required.

Skills

• Impact Assessment Design
• Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Results Reporting
• Data Visualization
• Knowledge Management
• Storytelling
• Content Planning
• Visual Publication Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Interviewing
• Report Writing
• Communications
• Journalism
• Education
• Environmental Communication

Languages

English