EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group: Call for Applications for Young and Emerging Evaluators

EvalYouth Asia (EYA) has opened applications for its 2026 Core Group, inviting passionate young and emerging evaluators to take an active leadership role in strengthening evaluation practice, youth leadership, networking, and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.

This is a volunteer leadership opportunity for individuals who are passionate about evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making and who want to contribute to a regional network supporting the next generation of evaluation professionals.

Selected Core Group members will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, develop initiatives for young and emerging evaluators, strengthen national and regional networks, build partnerships, and help shape the future direction of EvalYouth Asia.

About EvalYouth Asia

EvalYouth Asia is a regional platform that works to strengthen the participation and leadership of young and emerging evaluators (YEEs) within the evaluation community across Asia and the Pacific.

Established in 2019, EvalYouth Asia has focused on creating opportunities for young and emerging evaluators to connect with one another, develop their professional capacities, exchange knowledge, and participate meaningfully in the wider evaluation community.

The network is driven by volunteers who contribute their time, expertise, and ideas to create a stronger and more connected community of emerging evaluation professionals.

Through its activities, EvalYouth Asia seeks to provide young evaluators with opportunities to:

• Build professional networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Exchange knowledge and experiences in evaluation.
• Develop their leadership and professional skills.
• Participate in regional and global evaluation discussions.
• Engage with evaluation associations and other professional organizations.
• Strengthen youth participation in the evaluation field.
• Contribute to the development of the next generation of evaluation leaders.

For 2026, EvalYouth Asia is seeking new Core Group members who can contribute their skills, perspectives, leadership, and commitment to the continued development of the regional network.

What Is the EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group?

The Core Group is a volunteer leadership group responsible for helping guide and implement the activities of EvalYouth Asia.

Joining the Core Group is more than simply becoming a member of a professional network. Successful applicants will be expected to actively participate in planning, decision-making, community engagement, partnerships, and the development of initiatives benefiting young and emerging evaluators across the region.

Core Group members will work collaboratively with other volunteers and regional partners to help strengthen the evaluation community and create opportunities for young professionals.

Key Responsibilities of Core Group Members

Selected members will contribute to a range of strategic, programmatic, networking, and community-building activities.

1. Provide Strategic Leadership

Core Group members will help provide strategic leadership for the EvalYouth Asia network.

This includes contributing ideas, participating in discussions about the network’s direction, and helping identify activities and initiatives that can strengthen opportunities for young and emerging evaluators throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Members will therefore have an opportunity to contribute not only to individual activities but also to the broader development and direction of the regional network.

2. Design and Implement Regional Initiatives

Core Group members will help design and implement initiatives that support young and emerging evaluators.

These initiatives may contribute to areas such as:

• Professional development.
• Capacity building.
• Knowledge exchange.
• Networking.
• Youth leadership.
• Engagement within the evaluation community.
• Collaboration between young evaluators and established evaluation organizations.

Members will be able to contribute their own ideas and expertise while working collaboratively with other members of the Core Group.

3. Strengthen National and Regional EvalYouth Networks

Another important responsibility will be supporting the development and strengthening of EvalYouth networks at both the national and regional levels.

Core Group members will work to encourage collaboration among existing networks and support efforts to establish new country chapters where appropriate.

This provides an opportunity for individuals interested in regional network development and youth-led professional communities to contribute to a broader evaluation movement.

4. Build Partnerships With Key Stakeholders

Core Group members will also contribute to partnership-building efforts.

They will work to establish and strengthen relationships with:

• Evaluation associations.
• Development organizations.
• Professional evaluation networks.
• Other relevant stakeholders.
• Regional and international partners.

The objective is to expand opportunities for youth engagement and create stronger connections between young and emerging evaluators and the wider evaluation ecosystem.

5. Collaborate With Regional Evaluation Organizations

The Core Group will work closely with organizations and networks involved in evaluation across the region.

This includes collaboration with the Asia Pacific Evaluation Association (APEA), Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs), and other regional partners.

Such collaboration can help create stronger links between young and emerging evaluators and established evaluation institutions and professional networks.

6. Participate in Monthly Core Group Meetings

Core Group members are expected to participate in monthly Core Group meetings.

These meetings provide an important space for members to:

• Discuss ongoing activities.
• Plan future initiatives.
• Make decisions.
• Coordinate responsibilities.
• Share updates.
• Discuss challenges and opportunities.
• Contribute ideas for strengthening the network.

Applicants should therefore be prepared to maintain an ongoing commitment throughout their term.

7. Engage With EvalYouth Asia Members

Core Group members will also be expected to regularly engage with the wider EvalYouth Asia community.

This includes supporting community-building activities and helping maintain an active, connected, and collaborative network of young and emerging evaluators across the region.

Community engagement is an important part of the role because the Core Group’s activities are intended to respond to the needs and interests of the wider EvalYouth Asia membership.

Volunteer Commitment

The EvalYouth Asia Core Group is a voluntary leadership opportunity.

Selected members are expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to Core Group responsibilities.

This means applicants should carefully consider whether they have sufficient time and availability to make a meaningful contribution alongside their existing academic, professional, or other commitments.

In addition to the regular monthly commitment, each Core Group member is expected to lead or co-lead at least one major EvalYouth Asia initiative or workstream during their term.

This requirement emphasizes the active leadership component of the opportunity.

Applicants should therefore be prepared not only to attend meetings but also to take responsibility for delivering a substantial initiative or area of work.

Who Should Apply?

EvalYouth Asia is looking for young and emerging evaluators across the Asia-Pacific region who are interested in contributing to the development of evaluation practice and youth leadership.

The opportunity is particularly relevant to individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:

Passion for Evaluation

Applicants should have a genuine interest in evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making.

An interest in understanding what works, generating and using evidence, improving programs, and supporting better decision-making can be particularly relevant to the role.

Commitment to the Evaluation Community

Applicants should be committed to strengthening the evaluation community within the Asia-Pacific region.

This includes an interest in supporting other young and emerging evaluators and contributing to a stronger regional evaluation ecosystem.

Collaborative Approach

Core Group work involves collaboration with other volunteers, evaluation organizations, development organizations, and regional and international partners.

Applicants should therefore be comfortable working with others and contributing constructively to collaborative initiatives.

Proactive and Willing to Contribute

The role requires active participation rather than passive membership.

Applicants should be willing to contribute their:

• Time.
• Skills.
• Knowledge.
• Ideas.
• Professional experience.
• Leadership.

The expected commitment of approximately 20 hours per month makes availability and willingness to contribute important considerations.

Interest in Regional and International Collaboration

Applicants should be interested in working with diverse partners across the Asia-Pacific region and potentially engaging with regional and international organizations connected to evaluation and development.

Why Join the EvalYouth Asia Core Group?

Becoming part of the Core Group can provide an opportunity to contribute to the development of a regional professional community while gaining practical experience in leadership, collaboration, networking, and initiative management.

Key areas of potential professional development include:

Regional Networking

Members can engage with young and emerging evaluators and evaluation stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.

Leadership Experience

Core Group members will participate in strategic decision-making and are expected to lead or co-lead a major initiative or workstream.

Program and Initiative Development

Members can gain practical experience in designing and implementing activities intended to support young evaluators.

Partnership Building

Working with evaluation associations, development organizations, VOPEs, APEA, and other partners can provide exposure to regional professional networks.

Knowledge Exchange

The network provides a platform for sharing ideas, experiences, and knowledge related to evaluation.

Youth Leadership in Evaluation

The Core Group provides an avenue for young and emerging evaluators to contribute directly to the development of the evaluation community and strengthen youth leadership within the field.

Geographic Scope of the Opportunity

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

The announcement does not provide a specific list of eligible countries. Therefore, applicants should interpret the geographic eligibility according to EvalYouth Asia’s definition and scope of the Asia-Pacific region and confirm any country-specific requirements through the official application information.

There is also no race, ethnicity, or racial-group restriction stated in the announcement.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group is:

October 1, 2026

Applicants should ensure that they submit their applications before the stated deadline.

Because the announcement provides the deadline only as October 1 and does not specify a particular time or time zone, applicants should check the official application instructions for the exact submission time and any additional requirements.

How to Prepare a Strong Application

Applicants should carefully consider how their experience, interests, and skills align with the responsibilities of a Core Group member.

When preparing an application, it can be useful to demonstrate:

1. Your interest in evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making.
2. Your experience or involvement in evaluation, where applicable.
3. Your interest in youth leadership and professional community development.
4. Your ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds and organizations.
5. Your availability to contribute approximately 20 hours per month.
6. Your leadership potential, particularly examples of initiatives, projects, or activities you have helped organize or lead.
7. Your interest in regional collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
8. Your ideas for supporting young and emerging evaluators and strengthening the EvalYouth Asia network.

Applicants should also consider which skills they could contribute to the Core Group, whether in research, evaluation, communications, partnerships, project management, community engagement, training, networking, or another relevant area.

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Conclusion

The EvalYouth Asia 2026 Core Group is a volunteer leadership opportunity for young and emerging evaluators interested in strengthening evaluation practice, youth leadership, networking, and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.

Since its establishment in 2019, EvalYouth Asia has worked to create opportunities for young and emerging evaluators to connect, develop their capacities, exchange knowledge, and participate meaningfully in the evaluation community. The 2026 Core Group will continue this work by bringing together committed volunteers who can provide leadership, develop initiatives, strengthen national and regional networks, build partnerships, and engage with members.

Selected members will be expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month and lead or co-lead at least one major initiative or workstream during their term.

Young and emerging evaluators across the Asia-Pacific region who are passionate about evaluation, evidence-informed decision-making, collaboration, and regional professional development are encouraged to consider applying.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026