Questionnaire

1. How should evaluation excellence be promoted?

2. Are you satisfied that the list of capabilities below is a plausible list that should be promoted and nurtured to enhance the quality of evaluation work in the European space:

AN INDICATIVE EVALUATION CAPABILITIES FRAMEWORK

Please indicate to what extent you agree with any of the statements below.

• 1. Evaluation knowledge
  • 1.1 Appreciates the distinctive role played by evaluation in society
    • 1.11 Evinces familiarity with evaluation theory, schools and approaches
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.12 Shows awareness of evaluation history and trends
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.13 Appreciates the linkages between evaluation and the social sciences
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.14 Understands program theory and its implications for evaluation
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.15 Aims at evaluation independence and excellence in all contexts
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
  • 1.2 Masters the antecedents of evaluation quality
    • 1.21 Uses appropriate concepts and correct terms
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.22 Displays a capacity to identify relevant evaluation questions
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.23 Knows how to engage constructively with all stakeholders
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.24 Comprehends the value of diverse evaluation approaches
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.25 Adapts evaluation designs and methods to specific contexts
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
  • 1.3 Understands the potential of mixed methods and the limits of individual instruments and tools
    • 1.31 Data collection and analysis
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.32 Experimental and quasi experimental methods
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.33 Qualitative and participatory methods
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.34 Case studies, surveys, interviews, expert panels
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 1.35 Indicators, rating and monitoring systems
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
• 2. Professional practice
  • 2.1 Demonstrates capacity to manage and deliver evaluations
    • 2.11 Responds to legitimate stakeholders’ needs and concerns
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.12 Assesses the evaluation context and identifies the program logic
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.13 Manages resources and skills prudently so as to achieve results
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.14 Gathers, uses and interprets evidence with care and judgment
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.15 Reports fairly and encourages effective use of evaluation results
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
  • 2.2 Displays interpersonal skills
    • 2.21 Writes fluently and communicates clearly
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.22 Values team work and leads by example
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.23 Uses sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.24 Demonstrates gender awareness and cultural sensitivity
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 2.25 Nurtures professional relationships
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
• 3. Dispositions and attitudes
  • • 3.1 Upholds ethical standards and democratic values in the conduct of evaluations
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 3.2 Reaches out to clients and stakeholders
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 3.3 Evinces independence of mind and appearance
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 3.4 Displays self-awareness and pursues continuous professional development
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion
    
    
    • 3.5 Contributes to the evaluation community
      yes a little not so much not at all no opinion