Application Guide
How to Apply for TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT “LIVING IN DIGNITY II”
at medica mondiale e.V.
🏢 About medica mondiale e.V.
medica mondiale e.V. is a feminist organization that supports women and girls affected by sexualized and gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict regions. They uniquely combine practical project work with advocacy and lobbying, emphasizing survivor-centered approaches and local partnerships.
About This Role
This role involves leading the final evaluation of the 'Living in Dignity II' project, which provides holistic support to women survivors of violence in Kosovo. The evaluator will assess project impact, effectiveness, and sustainability, using participatory methods to ensure findings inform future programming and advocacy.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve remote meetings with medica mondiale staff and local partners in Kosovo to coordinate data collection, reviewing project documents, and conducting interviews or focus groups with survivors and stakeholders via secure platforms. You would spend time analyzing qualitative data, drafting evaluation sections, and ensuring ethical protocols are followed.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who medica mondiale e.V. Is Looking For
- Experienced in evaluating gender-based violence projects in conflict-affected settings, with strong knowledge of feminist evaluation methodologies.
- Familiar with the context of Kosovo and the Western Balkans, preferably with prior work experience in the region.
- Skilled in mixed-methods research, including qualitative interviews, focus groups, and quantitative analysis, with ability to work remotely and coordinate with local partners.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of Albanian or Serbian is a strong asset.
📝 Tips for Applying to medica mondiale e.V.
Tailor your CV to highlight evaluation experience in GBV projects, especially in post-conflict settings, and mention any familiarity with medica mondiale's work.
In your cover letter, explicitly state your understanding of feminist and survivor-centered evaluation principles and how you apply them.
Submit a brief methodology note (max 2 pages) outlining your proposed evaluation approach, including data collection methods and ethical considerations.
Mention any previous work in Kosovo or the Balkans, even if not directly related to evaluation, to demonstrate contextual knowledge.
Provide at least two references from similar evaluation assignments, preferably with international NGOs in conflict zones.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your commitment to feminist principles and survivor-centered approaches in evaluation.', 'Specific experience evaluating projects addressing sexualized and gender-based violence.', 'Understanding of the Kosovo context and ability to work remotely with local partners.', 'Your ability to produce actionable recommendations for program improvement and advocacy.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review medica mondiale's website, especially their approach to evaluation and feminist monitoring.
- → Read the project proposal or previous evaluation reports for 'Living in Dignity' projects to understand context.
- → Familiarize yourself with the situation of women in Kosovo, including recent developments in GBV response.
- → Study the TORs carefully and note any specific evaluation questions or criteria mentioned.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic evaluation proposal without tailoring to the project's specific objectives and context.
- Overlooking ethical considerations, such as confidentiality and informed consent, in your methodology.
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of feminist evaluation principles or treating the role as a standard development evaluation.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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