The Updated Terms of Reference of the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU), provide that IEU lessons learnt form evaluations will be disseminated with GCF stakeholders and other relevant actors. Furthermore, its reports be provided to the COP for its periodic reviews of the financial mechanism of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (paragraph 23). Further, paragraph 24 of the Updated ToR of the IEU says the following: evaluation results should feed back into the development, update and design of strategies, policies and operations, thus contributing to enhancing the quality of overall performance of the GCF. To facilitate this process, the IEU will periodically prepare brief notes synthesizing lessons learned from evaluations.

In this context, the Evaluation Uptake Specialist will help ensure that IEU evaluation reports/ syntheses and other products are available, accessible and useful for the GCF Board, the GCF Secretariat and other stakeholders, while adhering to the respective reporting requirements and keeping with the specified timelines. The specialist will be instrumental in ensuring effective communication related to the evaluation activities conducted by the IEU. This includes, but not limited to, developing complete communication strategies, and support the Unit and evaluation teams to ensure effective dissemination of evaluation findings, engagement of stakeholders, and visibility and understanding of evaluation work. As a substantive specialist in uptake of evaluations, s/he will support the internal capacity-building effort of the IEU and the evidence sharing function externally in this regard. The Specialist may also supervise, train and mentor junior staff, consultants and interns of the IEU.

The Specialist will also play a role in synthesizing the findings and lessons learned from IEU evaluations, producing summaries and briefs, and develop channels to inform the Board and the Secretariat, NDAs, implementing entities, observer organizations, as well as stakeholders. The Specialist will ensure that the IEU information and knowledge get disseminated and shared effectively with the various stakeholders at conferences and events, such as webinars and Board meeting side events, and prestigious global conferences on evaluation and climate finance. S/he will work with the IEU partners, academia and actors in the climate, environment and evaluation space.

Purpose

• Take a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic communications plans for the evaluation unit.
• Independently develop and execute a range of communicative materials for disseminating evaluation findings.
• Take a hands-on approach to undertaking tasks related to communications and evaluations.
• Monitor effectiveness of communication activities and suggest improvements as necessary.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to organization’s guidelines and standards.

Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with evaluators to scrutinize and distribute findings and recommendations efficiently.
• Facilitate evaluation findings dissemination workshops and presentations, as required.

Delivery

• Ensure timely completion of communication deliverables within project timelines and budget.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate communication strategies seamlessly into evaluations.
• Evaluate and adapt communication efforts based on feedback to enhance effectiveness.
• Undertake evaluations that are part of the workplan of the IEU, including provision of intellectual and managerial inputs.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, with specific focus on evaluation, monitoring and learning, and/or development projects.
• Experience with evaluations is highly desirable.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
• Aptitude in leveraging various communication platforms, including print, digital, and social media.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks, meeting strict deadlines, and working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.