EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group

Applications are now open for the EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group, a volunteer leadership opportunity for young and emerging evaluators across the Asia Pacific region. The initiative is designed for individuals who are passionate about evaluation, evidence informed decision making, youth leadership, professional development, networking, and collaboration.

EvalYouth Asia is a regional platform that works to strengthen the participation and leadership of young and emerging evaluators within the evaluation community. Since its establishment in 2019, the network has created opportunities for emerging evaluators to connect, exchange knowledge, develop professional skills, and engage with evaluation organizations and wider professional networks.

Selected Core Group members will play an active role in shaping and implementing the activities of EvalYouth Asia. Their responsibilities will include strategic planning, development of initiatives, community engagement, partnership building, strengthening national and regional networks, and collaboration with evaluation organizations across the Asia Pacific region.

About the Opportunity

The EvalYouth Asia Core Group serves as a volunteer leadership group supporting the development and implementation of regional activities for young and emerging evaluators.

Members will work with other volunteers, evaluation associations, development organizations, professional networks, and regional partners to strengthen opportunities for young evaluators. The role combines leadership, programme development, networking, community engagement, and partnership building.

The Core Group will also contribute to the wider evaluation ecosystem by helping young and emerging evaluators participate in professional discussions, develop their capabilities, and establish stronger connections across countries and organizations.

Opportunity Benefits

• Practical leadership experience within a regional professional network

• Experience in strategic planning and decision making

• Opportunities to design and implement regional initiatives

• Regional networking with young and emerging evaluators

• Collaboration with evaluation associations and development organizations

• Exposure to the Asia Pacific Evaluation Association and other professional networks

• Opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional learning

• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement

• Community building experience across the Asia Pacific region

• Opportunity to lead or co lead a major initiative or workstream

• Contribution to strengthening youth leadership within the evaluation field

Programme Areas

Core Group activities may cover:

• Evaluation and evidence informed decision making

• Professional development

• Capacity building

• Youth leadership

• Knowledge exchange

• Regional networking

• Community engagement

• Partnership development

• Evaluation advocacy and professional participation

• National and regional EvalYouth network development

Eligibility Criteria

The opportunity is intended for young and emerging evaluators across the Asia Pacific region.

Applicants should:

• Have a strong interest in evaluation and evidence informed decision making

• Be committed to strengthening the evaluation community

• Demonstrate a collaborative and proactive approach

• Be willing to contribute time, skills, knowledge, and ideas

• Have an interest in youth leadership and professional community development

• Be interested in regional and international collaboration

• Be prepared to contribute approximately 20 hours per month

• Be willing to take responsibility for leading or co leading a major initiative or workstream

The current announcement does not specify a particular age limit, academic qualification, or detailed country list. Applicants should therefore review the official application information for any additional requirements applicable to their circumstances.

Required Application Information

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate:

• Interest in evaluation and evidence informed decision making

• Relevant experience or involvement in evaluation where applicable

• Interest in youth leadership and professional community development

• Examples of leadership, project coordination, or community engagement

• Ability to collaborate with people and organizations from different backgrounds

• Availability to contribute approximately 20 hours each month

• Ideas for supporting young and emerging evaluators

• Interest in strengthening evaluation networks across the Asia Pacific region

Selection Considerations

The Core Group opportunity is intended for volunteers who can make an active contribution to the regional evaluation community.

Relevant qualities include:

• Commitment to evaluation

• Proactive participation

• Collaborative working style

• Leadership and initiative

• Reliability and availability

• Interest in youth professional development

• Regional and international collaboration

• Willingness to take responsibility for initiatives and workstreams

How to Apply

1. Review the EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group opportunity and responsibilities.
2. Consider whether you can commit approximately 20 hours per month throughout the term.
3. Prepare information demonstrating your interest in evaluation, youth leadership, collaboration, and regional professional development.
4. Highlight relevant experience, skills, leadership activities, projects, or community involvement.
5. Consider how your skills could contribute to EvalYouth Asia initiatives and workstreams.
6. Complete the official EvalYouth Asia application form.
7. Submit your application before October 1, 2026.