International Consultant to support Jordan's Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Implementation

The consultant will review and assess the methodology of the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), analyze Jordan’s performance and ranking, conduct comparative and gap analyses, develop an action plan and institutional framework for improving data availability and reporting, and support the Ministry of Environment in strengthening environmental data collection and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review the methodology employed by Yale University for the 2026 EPI report and propose a working methodology and action plan.
• Conduct analysis on Jordan’s ranking in the 2026 report compared to previous years and compare performance with neighboring countries and similar circumstances.
• Identify data gaps related to outdated information or lack of data for specific indicators to help formulate a plan to address them.
• Analyze interlinkages between EPI indicators and other global indices used by the Ministry of Environment and identify shared sub-indicators.
• Align the report’s components and sub-indicators with data update cycles of global databases used by Yale University.
• Assist in communicating with administrators of global databases to keep sub-indicator information up to date.
• Develop a matrix identifying local partner entities to compile required data for the report’s sub-indicators.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and present updates to the Ministry of Environment and UNEP ROWA.
• Prepare a final comprehensive report including all deliverables, summaries of correspondence, and the matrix.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in International Relations, Economics, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• PhD degree is also desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental policy, climate action, or sustainable development is required.
• In-depth knowledge of global environmental indicators and sustainability metrics, especially those included in the EPI is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills is required.
• Proven experience in environmental data analysis and reporting at national or international level is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Jordan’s environmental context and national priorities is required.
• Familiarity with Yale University’s EPI methodology and data requirements is an asset.
• Ability to coordinate with high-level institutions and maintain effective partnerships is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Skills

• Environmental Policy
• Climate Action
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Data Interpretation
• Environmental Reporting
• Global Environmental Indicators
• Sustainability Metrics
• EPI Methodology
• Data Analysis
• Comparative Analysis
• Gap Analysis
• Action Plan Development
• Institutional Frameworks
• Environmental Data Collection
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Partnership Management
• Jordan Environmental Context
• Public Policy
• International Relations

Languages

Arabic, English