Natural Resources Management Subject Matter Expert

Summary

Join Bixal's USAID Learning for Development Activity as a Natural Resources Management evaluation consultant. This 5-year project supports USAID/Nepal. You will lead a midterm performance evaluation of the USAID Biodiversity Activity (Jal Jangal) in Nepal. The evaluation analyzes the activity's effectiveness in achieving its objectives, focusing on community and government management and governance. Findings will inform current and future activities. The role involves working with a consultancy team, conducting fieldwork, and delivering a final evaluation report. The assignment is primarily remote, lasting from January to June 2025, with an estimated 45 days of work.

Requirements

• Master's degree in environmental studies, natural resources management, development studies, or relevant subject area
• 7+ years of professional experience in evaluations or research related to NRM, preferably specifically with experience in biodiversity, required
• Strong understanding of the NRM and biodiversity landscape in Nepal
• Demonstrated skills in facilitating participatory processes to interpret and develop recommendations from research
• Strong communication skills, management, and writing skills required

Responsibilities

• Review USAID Biodiversity activity documents and other relevant documents
• Provide inputs to prepare inception report detailing the evaluation design and work plan, including the evaluation tools, methodology and schedule for data collection
• Develop data collection tools – including translation and back translation, and schedule to ensure smooth data collection
• Conduct FGDs and KIIs with relevant stakeholders, program participants, Local Government contact points, and USAID staff, which requires coordination and travel to activity locations
• Conduct field collection and observations
• Work close coordination with the team for preparing a preliminary finding report and presentation
• Contribute to prepare consolidated evaluation report and presentation
• Coordinate with the USAID Learning for Development team to ensure high-quality products
• Attending regular check-in meetings with the USAID Learning for Development team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in biodiversity