Within the framework of the monitoring of the Post-2020 Strategic Action Programme for the Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in the Mediterranean Region (Post-2020 SAPBIO), SPA/RAC is launching a call for consultancy to recruit a team of two international consultants to assess its collective implementation at sub-regional and Mediterranean levels against the expected results for 2027, using the endorsed indicators.
The tasks are as follows:
- Develop the assessment methodology, analytical grid and reporting templates, using the endorsed indicators and establishing their correspondence with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework;
- Consolidate and analyse national and regional questionnaire responses and supporting evidence, identify data gaps and inconsistencies, and follow up on missing information in coordination with SPA/RAC and the National Correspondents;
- Populate the performance indicators for the 42 Actions and the achievement indicators for the Targets, document baselines and 2027 values, and identify any data gaps;
- Assess progress across the four Mediterranean sub-regions and prepare a regional synthesis incorporating the findings of the evaluation of the Post-2020 Regional Strategy for Marine and Coastal Protected Areas (MCPAs) and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs);
- Formulate strategic and actionable recommendations to accelerate the implementation of the Post-2020 SAPBIO, including proposed adjustments to the 2028–2030 work programme.
The terms of reference are available only in English, and applications must be submitted in English.
Please see the clarification note below, published on 2 November 2026.