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In this guest blog, Fran Demetriou (Lirata Consulting and volunteer M&E advisor for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Mentoring Program) shares her reflections from the recent Australasian Evaluation Society (AES)'s 2018 conference,BlogWhat about administrative data?
In this guest blog, Kerry McCarthy discusses some of the options for finding administrative data sets for use in evaluation.BlogThe future of evaluation: Young and emerging evaluators as champions of cultural responsiveness
A recent essay competition for young and emerging evaluators (YEEs), jointly hosted by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI), and EvalYouth, invited emerging evaluators to propose solutions for closing the gap…BlogReflection on the review of the IEG@50 writing competition on culturally responsive evaluation
A recent essay competition, jointly hosted by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI), and EvalYouth, invited emerging evaluators to propose solutions fBlogReflections on meeting the challenge of communicating the validity of culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) and getting influential voices and changemakers to listen
The following article was written by Ennie Flora Gatsi (MA), Rumbidza Tizora (MSc), and Joyce Muyengwa (MSc).BlogEssentials for evaluation entrepreneurship
In this webinar recording, Dr. Nina Sabarre, Founder & CEO of Intention 2 Impact (I2I), presented primary research, best practices, and lessons learned for #Evaluation Entrepreneurship.RessourceHow can evaluation change the world? Empowering Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) to contribute to transformational change (Webinar)
In this gLOCAL event, we explore the role of evaluation in transforming the world and the potential of YEEs to contribute to this transformation.RessourceCompetition: Young and Emerging Evaluators on Culturally Responsive Evaluation
The Independent Evaluation Group of the World Bank (IEG), the Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI), and EvalYouth announce a call for papers on the topic of culturally responsive evaluation in countries in the majority world. The deadline for submissions is…NewsInvesting in young and emerging evaluators: Reflections from the 2nd Summer Evaluation Bootcamp in Mongolia
Xin Xin Yang (Multi-Country Evaluation Specialist at UNICEF) reflects on the 2nd Summer Evaluation Bootcamp for Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) in Mongolia, a program designed to empower the next generation of M&E professionals inBlogBig data
Big data refers to data that are so large and complex that traditional methods of collection and analysis are not possible.MethodeWhat a career in evaluation looks like
There is no one way to start a career in evaluation. This flexibility means you can shape your career around your passions and interests, entering the field from various directions and finding the path that suits you best.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideDifferent options and ideas about careers in evaluation
All career pathways are valuable and can offer rewarding careers. The specific aspects of a career in evaluation that you choose should be based on your specific interests, values, and circumstances.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideWhat I need to know to work in evaluation
With new knowledge and methodologies being developed constantly, continuous learning is an inherent—and exciting—part of working in evaluation.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideHow to advance your career in evaluation
Building a successful career in evaluation involves continuously strengthening your skills, expanding your networks, and gaining hands-on experience.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideGetting hands-on experience
Experience in real-world situations will help you solidify your knowledge and competencies while learning from others.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideEvaluation can make a difference
Evaluation can make a real difference in addressing global challenges. It helps identify what’s working, what needs to change, and how decisions can be improved based on evidence.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideTypes of roles in evaluation
Evaluation offers a wide range of roles across different sectors, from conducting evaluations to managing systems and supporting capacity development.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideLived experience and adjacent skills
Lived experience provides unique insights that help build trust and connections with evaluation participants, while complementary skills like knowledge translation, public engagement, and data visualization can enhance the effectiveness ofRahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideTransferable skills
Transferable skills Most competency frameworks also include transferable skills. These are skills that are not specific to evaluation and can be developed through various employment, volunteer, or education experiences.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideBuilding a strong network
Your network can help you access relevant information, create connections, and learn about job opportunities.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideDeveloping your job searching skills
Just as practising evaluation requires specific skills, so does searching and securing jobs. Key skills that you will need to advance your career include:Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideSharing your work and experience
Sharing your work and expertise with others in the evaluation community will help you expand your network and build your reputation as a competent evaluator.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideLeveraging mentorship
Mentors can play a vital role in shaping your career, offering personalised guidance, skill development, and valuable networking opportunities that can accelerate your growth as an evaluator.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideDeveloping your consulting practice
Starting your own consulting practice in evaluation can be a rewarding but challenging career path.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideWhy work in evaluation
A career in evaluation allows you to make a difference in the world’s most pressing challenges.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideEducation, training, and learning events
Building your skills in evaluation can take many forms, from formal academic programs to more flexible training sessions and workshops and conferences.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideSelf-directed learning
There are many ways to support learning that don't involve formal courses.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideThe evaluation eco-system
There are many different types of organisations, individuals, and systems involved in the practice and use of evaluation.Rahmenkonzept/AnleitungEvaluation career guideThe evaluation job search
In this webinar, AU Measurement & Evaluation alumni and students Shelli Golson-Mickens, Dennis Hood, Jess Littman, Maddison Staszkiewicz, and Miguel Teixeira discussed “The Evaluation Job Search.”RessourceMentoring matters
This Primary Health Care Research & Information Service webpage provides an overview of the importance and benefits of a good mentoring program.RessourceMentoring for the new millennium
This article outlines the rationale behind mentoring and argues that developing a formal mentoring program will lead to the development of a learning organisation.RessourceMentoring made easy
This guide from the NSW Premier's Office outlines the process and advantages of setting up a formal mentoring program in the workplace.Ressource