This is an expression of interest for future assignments, not a guaranteed vacancy.
About the role
Training Impact and Evaluation Specialists measure whether Risalat programmes change what participants and institutions do. They design evaluations, analyse results and turn findings into improvements.
Institutions and financiers increasingly ask for evidence that capacity development produces results. Evaluation specialists help Risalat show that evidence honestly. Work is project-based.
Responsibilities
- Design evaluation frameworks for programmes, from reaction to behaviour and results.
- Develop pre and post assessments, surveys and follow-up interviews.
- Analyse participant data and institutional feedback.
- Measure the use of action plans after programmes.
- Write evaluation reports with clear, practical recommendations.
- Advise programme designers on improvements.
- Protect participant data and follow research ethics.
- Support results reporting for institutional clients and financiers.
Outputs and success measures
- Evaluation frameworks and tools.
- Survey and assessment results with analysis.
- Follow-up studies on application at work.
- Evaluation reports and summaries.
- Recommendations for programme improvement.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation or training evaluation.
- Knowledge of evaluation models such as Kirkpatrick or OECD DAC criteria.
- Survey design and data analysis skills.
- Clear report writing.
- Understanding of data protection.
- Excellent English.
Desirable
- Experience with donor results frameworks.
- Qualitative research methods.
- Statistical software.
Tools and skills
What you gain
- Evaluation work across programmes and countries.
- Direct influence on programme quality.
- Experience of results reporting in development contexts.
- Opportunities to contribute to published insights on learning impact.
How we work
Project-based and mostly remote. Scope, data access, deliverables and fees are agreed in writing for each evaluation.
Assignments, working hours, fees, deliverables and location are agreed in writing before work begins. This listing does not guarantee selection, paid work or a minimum number of assignments. Applicants employed elsewhere must comply with employer policies and disclose conflicts of interest.
Selection process
- Apply online with your CV and an evaluation example.
- We review methods and relevance.
- An interview on a past evaluation.
- A written agreement for each assignment.
We assess every application on relevance, demonstrated work and current project needs.
Questions
Do you evaluate only Risalat programmes?
Mainly, and sometimes capacity-development activities for institutional clients.
Is fieldwork required?
Usually not; most data collection is online. Any travel is agreed in advance.
How is participant data protected?
Data is collected with consent, kept securely and used only for the evaluation.