The African Evaluation Association (AfrEA), in collaboration with EvalYouth Africa, has launched a call for applications to select Country Representatives of Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs). This initiative seeks to strengthen evaluation practices across Africa by empowering young evaluators to take on leadership, coordination, and advocacy roles within their respective countries.

This call represents an important opportunity for young professionals aged 33 or younger who are passionate about evaluation and eager to contribute to building a stronger, more inclusive evaluation culture in Africa. Selected representatives will play a vital role in promoting evaluation processes, mobilizing national networks, and contributing to advocacy and capacity-building initiatives across the continent.

Objectives of the Call

The call for applications is designed to:

• Provide representation for Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) in their respective countries.

• Strengthen the participation of YEEs in evaluation processes, practices, and policy spaces.

• Mobilize YEEs to take part in advocacy and capacity-building activities.

• Promote the role of evaluation as a tool for accountability, learning, and decision-making.

• Enhance coordination among YEEs to ensure their voices are heard at national, regional, and continental levels.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this call, applicants must:

• Be a Young and Emerging Evaluator (YEE) aged 33 years or younger.

• Reside in an African country and be committed to representing YEEs within that country.

• Be passionate about strengthening evaluation practices at the national and continental level.

• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, mobilize, and advocate for the participation of YEEs in evaluation-related activities.

• Submit the required documents as part of their application.

Required Documents

Applicants must complete the official form and attach the following documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• A recent passport-sized photo.

• A letter of recommendation.

Application Details

• Deadline: September 24, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT +00).

• Application Form: Click here to apply.

• Applicants are requested to complete the form carefully and ensure that all required documents are attached.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, applicants may contact:

• English Correspondence: barakamfilinge1234@gmail.com, info@afrea.org

• French Correspondence: madeleinebroujob@gmail.com, info@afrea.org

• Portuguese Correspondence: barakamfilinge1234@gmail.com, madeleinebroujob@gmail.com, info@afrea.org

Consent Policy

Applicants must read and agree to AfrEA’s consent policy before submitting their application. The policy outlines how personal data (name, year of birth, photo, CV, etc.) will be used within the framework of this selection and AfrEA’s activities.

• English Version: Consent Policy – English

• French Version: Politique de consentement – Français

• Portuguese Version: Política de Consentimento – Português

Applicants will be asked to confirm that they have read and understood the consent policy and that they agree to the use of their personal data for the purposes of this selection process and AfrEA’s broader activities.

Role of the Country Representatives

Country Representatives of YEEs will take on a variety of responsibilities that are key to advancing evaluation in their countries. These include:

• Coordination: Acting as focal points for YEEs in their country.

• Mobilization: Encouraging participation and collaboration among young evaluators.

• Promotion: Advancing the visibility and role of evaluation at national and regional levels.

• Capacity-Building: Supporting initiatives that strengthen the technical and practical skills of YEEs.

• Advocacy: Representing YEEs in policy dialogues and decision-making spaces related to evaluation.

Multilingual Call for Applications

To ensure accessibility across Africa, AfrEA and EvalYouth Africa have issued the call for applications in English, French, and Portuguese:

• English: The African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) and EvalYouth Africa are launching a call for applications to select Country Representatives of YEEs. Representatives will play a key role in coordination, mobilization, and promoting evaluation in their countries.

• French: L’Association Africaine d’Évaluation (AfrEA) et EvalYouth Africa lance un appel à candidatures pour sélectionner ses Représentants Pays des Jeunes Évaluateurs Émergents. Ces représentants joueront un rôle clé dans la coordination, la mobilisation et la promotion de l’évaluation dans leur pays.

• Portuguese: A Associação Africana de Avaliação (AfrEA) e EvalYouth Africa lança uma chamada para candidaturas para selecionar os seus Representantes País dos Jovens Avaliadores Emergentes. Estes representantes terão um papel fundamental na coordenação, mobilização e promoção da avaliação nos seus países.

Conclusion

The Call for Applications for Country Representatives of Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) in Africa presents a unique opportunity for young professionals under the age of 33 to contribute actively to the field of evaluation. By representing their peers, promoting advocacy, and enhancing participation in evaluation processes, Country Representatives will play an essential role in strengthening evaluation ecosystems across the continent.

AfrEA and EvalYouth Africa strongly encourage eligible YEEs to apply, bring forward their energy and passion, and join this continental movement to amplify the voices of young evaluators.

Deadline to Apply: September 24, 2025, at 23:59 GMT+00
Application Form: Apply Here

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