AI and Guide for New Development Evaluators
🌍 The Evaluator’s Digital Toolkit
A clear, practical guide for anyone diving into evaluation work today.
This is not a textbook. It’s a hands-on, field-tested resource built for real people doing real evaluations—right now.
Whether you're just starting out or shifting roles, this toolkit gives you:
âś… A simple map of the evaluation cycle
âś… Ready-to-use writing prompts
âś… Real-world examples of what works
âś… A 90-day growth plan for new evaluators
✅ Smart, ethical ways to use AI as your assistant—not your author
Straightforward. Usable. Human.
Jump in. This toolkit’s got your back.
✅ What’s Included:
- Raw input vs. refined output side-by-side
- Examples for findings, recommendations, and summaries
- Field-inspired content reflecting actual evaluation language and tone
- Copy-ready for training, internal capacity building, or AI prompt refinement
🎯 Perfect For:
- MEL consultants & evaluation writers
- Development professionals & donor report teams
- Trainers and mentors building MEL writing capacity
- Anyone using AI to draft reports who needs higher-quality outputs
đź“‚ Format: PDF + DOCX for easy reference and reuse
💡 Use Case: Write better, faster—and with more confidence that your content meets professional and donor expectations.
What You’ll Get: A practical, easy-to-use Digital Toolkit for New Evaluators—perfect for anyone jumping into the field of development evaluation in today’s AI-powered era. This downloadable guide includes: ✅ A step-by-step breakdown of the full evaluation cycle ✅ A New Evaluator Onboarding Guide with ethics, interviews, field tips & more ✅ 10 powerful AI-supported writing prompts for reports, findings, and recommendations ✅ Real-world Before & After examples to sharpen your writing ✅ A 90-day growth path to build confidence and competence ✅ Practical guidance on how to use AI as your assistant, not your author Whether you're fresh to the field or mentoring someone who is, this toolkit brings clarity, structure, and momentum to your evaluation practice.