The evaluation profession is changing so fast that we need to adapt faster. How can one remain at the top of the evaluation game for over two decades years? In this episode, I spoke with Holta Trandafili, World Vision’s Research, Learning, and Analytics Manager. The premise of our conversation was Holta recently celebrated 20 years of work as an evaluator.
We discussed everything! From her interests in evaluation; formative years as evaluator; biggest challenge and opportunity; progression through evaluation “ranks” to lessons learned. Additionally, we discussed the changing scope of, and trends in monitoring and evaluation, and how to adapt and grow your career. Below is an outline of our discussion:
- Background in International Development, interest and start of Evaluation career.
- Moving from one evaluation job to another, and what skills were needed.
- The Research vs Evaluation debate. My experience of both, if not in one!
- Top career moments including biggest opportunity, challenge, and regret.
- Lessons Learned: working as an evaluator, and in Albania and United States
- Strategies to keep up with evaluation trends.
- Influential monitoring and evaluation book, method or tool
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