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Medesa

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List three characteristics of a good evaluator.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the three advantages for using an internal evaluator and three advantages for using an external evaluator.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

(any three of the following)
Experience in the type of evaluation needed
Comfortable with quantitative data sources and analysis
Able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of target populations
Can develop innovative approaches to evaluation while considering the realities affecting a program (e.g., a small budget)
Incorporates evaluation into all program activities
Understands both the potential benefits and risks of evaluation
Educates program personnel in designing and conducting the evaluation
Will give the staff full findings (i.e., will not gloss over or fail to report certain findings)

Answer to Question 2

Internal  Advantages: More familiar with organization & program; Knows decision making style of organization; Present to remind people of results; Able to communicate results more frequently & clearly
External  Advantages: More objective; fresh outlook; Can ensure unbiased evaluation outcome; Brings global knowledge; Typical brings more breath & depth of technical expertise



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