Program Evaluation Skill

Design and implement rigorous evaluations of social programs and policy interventions using established frameworks.

Overview

The Program Evaluation skill enables design and implementation of formative, summative, and developmental evaluations using logic models, theory of change frameworks, and mixed methods approaches for assessing program effectiveness and informing improvement.

Capabilities

Evaluation Design

• Formative evaluation
• Summative evaluation
• Developmental evaluation
• Impact evaluation
• Process evaluation

Logic Models

• Theory of change development
• Input-output mapping
• Outcome identification
• Assumption articulation
• Indicator specification

Data Collection

• Multiple data sources
• Quantitative measures
• Qualitative methods
• Mixed approaches
• Participatory methods

Analysis and Reporting

• Outcome measurement
• Attribution assessment
• Cost-effectiveness analysis
• Stakeholder reporting
• Recommendation development

Utilization Focus

• Stakeholder engagement
• Use identification
• Findings translation
• Recommendation implementation
• Learning facilitation

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Assessing program effectiveness
• Improving interventions
• Supporting decision-making
• Demonstrating accountability
• Building evidence base

Best Practices

• Engage stakeholders early
• Clarify evaluation questions
• Use multiple methods
• Consider context
• Focus on utilization

Integration Points

• Causal Inference Methods skill
• Mixed Methods Integration skill
• Policy Communication skill
• Quantitative Methods skill

References

• Program Evaluation process
• Policy Impact Assessment process
• Cost-Benefit Analysis process
• Program Evaluation Specialist agent