Application Guide
How to Apply for Evaluation of the ADA-funded humanitarian project "HOPEfT"
at Jugend Eine Welt
🏢 About Jugend Eine Welt
Jugend Eine Welt is an Austrian nonprofit with a strong focus on supporting children and youth through Salesian institutions worldwide. Their commitment to long-term, community-based projects and humanitarian aid in challenging contexts like Tigray makes them a unique and impactful organization to work with.
About This Role
This role involves leading the final evaluation of the ADA-funded HOPEfT project, assessing its relevance and effectiveness, particularly in MHPSS and SGBV interventions. The evaluation includes field visits to conflict-affected areas in Tigray, providing a direct opportunity to influence future humanitarian programming and ensure accountability to affected populations.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve remote coordination with the evaluation team and Jugend Eine Welt staff, followed by field visits to Listening Units in Mekelle or Shire. You would conduct interviews with project beneficiaries and staff, facilitate focus group discussions, and review project documents, while adapting to security conditions and ensuring data quality.
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📝 Tips for Applying to Jugend Eine Welt
1. Highlight specific experience with MHPSS and SGBV evaluations in conflict-affected regions, especially in East Africa or similar contexts. 2. Demonstrate familiarity with OECD-DAC criteria by providing examples of past evaluations where you assessed relevance and effectiveness. 3. Emphasize your ability to work in insecure environments and mention any relevant security training or field experience in Ethiopia or neighboring countries. 4. Tailor your CV to show mixed-methods expertise, including qualitative interviews and quantitative data analysis. 5. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your past work to the HOPEfT project's focus on Listening Units and psychosocial support.
2. Provide a brief outline of your proposed evaluation methodology, showing how you would assess interlinkages between MHPSS and other humanitarian interventions. 3. Mention any familiarity with Austrian development cooperation or ADA-funded projects, as this may be advantageous. 4. Include references or examples of reports you have authored that are similar in scope and complexity. 5. Be clear about your availability for field travel and any logistical support you may need.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
• Your specific experience evaluating MHPSS and protection programs in conflict settings, with concrete examples. • Your understanding of the Tigray context and the challenges of conducting evaluations in insecure environments. • Your ability to apply OECD-DAC criteria rigorously and produce actionable recommendations. • Your commitment to ethical evaluation practices, including informed consent and safeguarding in SGBV contexts.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → 1. Review Jugend Eine Welt's annual reports and project summaries to understand their organizational culture and priorities. 2. Study the ADA (Austrian Development Agency) evaluation guidelines and their specific requirements for final evaluations. 3. Research the current humanitarian situation in Tigray, including security updates and access constraints. 4. Look into the HOPEfT project's logical framework and previous monitoring reports if available (request from the organization).
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1. Submitting a generic proposal that does not address MHPSS or the specific context of Tigray. 2. Overlooking the importance of ethical considerations when working with SGBV survivors (e.g., not mentioning safeguarding). 3. Underestimating the logistical and security challenges of field work in Tigray, or failing to demonstrate contingency planning.
📅 Application Timeline
⏰ Deadline: June 1, 2026
We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
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