Application Guide

How to Apply for Évaluation d’une solution digitale de formation à distance au Mali

at Humanity & Inclusion

🏢 About Humanity & Inclusion

Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International) is a global solidarity organization that focuses on helping people with disabilities and vulnerable populations in poverty, exclusion, and crisis situations. Working here means contributing to inclusive humanitarian action with a strong emphasis on accessibility and local empowerment.

About This Role

This consultant role involves evaluating a digital distance learning solution in Mali, assessing its effectiveness, learning outcomes, and accessibility. Your work will directly inform improvements to a platform that reaches vulnerable learners, making education more inclusive in a challenging context.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve remote coordination with Malian partners via video calls, analyzing usage data from the platform, and conducting virtual interviews with learners and trainers. You could also be drafting evaluation reports and adapting data collection tools to local conditions, all while managing your own schedule across time zones.

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🎯 Who Humanity & Inclusion Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in evaluating digital training programs, preferably in low-resource or post-conflict settings like Mali.
  • Deep understanding of Mali's socio-cultural context and distance education challenges, including language barriers and infrastructure issues.
  • Strong mixed-methods research skills, with ability to design surveys, conduct interviews, and analyze quantitative data.
  • Fluency in French (required) and familiarity with local languages like Bambara or Songhai (strong asset).

📝 Tips for Applying to Humanity & Inclusion

1

Highlight specific evaluation projects you've led, especially those involving digital platforms and remote data collection in West Africa.

2

Mention any experience working with persons with disabilities or inclusive education, as this aligns with HI's mission.

3

Tailor your CV to show both technical evaluation skills and contextual knowledge of Mali (e.g., past work with Malian NGOs or government).

4

In your cover letter, propose a brief evaluation framework tailored to this project, showing you understand the scope.

5

If you have experience with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), emphasize it, as the role focuses on platform accessibility.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your understanding of Mali's educational landscape and the specific barriers to distance learning there.", 'Your expertise in evaluating digital learning solutions, with concrete examples of past impact.', 'Your ability to work remotely and autonomously while engaging local stakeholders effectively.', "Your commitment to inclusive development and alignment with HI's values of non-discrimination and empowerment."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review HI's current projects in Mali, especially those related to education and digital inclusion, on their website and annual reports.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Malian education system, including the role of distance learning during COVID-19 and ongoing conflicts.
  • → Look into the specific digital platform being evaluated (if mentioned in the job posting or available online) to understand its features and target users.
  • → Study HI's evaluation guidelines and frameworks, such as their 'Evaluation Policy' or tools for measuring accessibility.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you assess the accessibility of a digital platform for users with visual or hearing impairments?
2 Describe a time you had to adapt your evaluation methods due to limited internet connectivity or cultural constraints.
3 What key indicators would you use to measure the effectiveness of a distance learning solution in rural Mali?
4 How would you engage with local partners (e.g., Malian education authorities or community leaders) to ensure the evaluation is culturally sensitive?
5 Can you walk us through your approach to combining qualitative and quantitative data in a mixed-methods evaluation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter; failing to mention Mali or digital learning shows lack of interest.
  • Avoid over-promising without evidence—e.g., claiming fluency in local languages if you don't have it.
  • Don't ignore the accessibility aspect; this is core to HI's mission, so your application must address it.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 12, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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