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A day in the life of Sarah

The Women Deliver Conference 2023 was recently convened in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing an impressive assembly of approximately 6,000 in-person attendees and engaging...

What is decoloniality and why does it matter?

The first day of the Africa Evidence Network’s Evidence2023 conference set the tone for the following three days: challenging issues of equity,...

Get to know the speakers at Evidence 23!

Evidence 23 is now in full swing! The aim of this year’s AEN event, Evidence 23, is coming together to build a...

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Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research: Giving Green, Remote Working – Deadline 22nd October

Job title: Research Associate/ Assistant Director of Research Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 22nd October 2023 Location: Remote Working Company: Giving Green Salary: $50,000-$80,000 for RA...

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Communications Officer, Aga Khan Foundation (UK): London – Deadline 24 September

Job title: Communications Officer Term: Full Time Deadline: Sunday 24th September 2023 Location: London, UK Company: Aga Khan Foundation (UK) The Aga Khan Foundation, a leading...

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Impact Practitioners

Selecting indicators for impact evaluation 

17/08/2023

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This 19-page document by Ruby Sandhu-Rojon provides a comprehensive guide on selecting indicators for impact evaluation. It is digestible, easy to follow and packed with…

Karolina Bohacova

AEN Evidence 23

In Person Registration is now open!

16/08/2023

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In person registration is now open for the highly anticipated event by AEN, Evidence 2023, taking place from 13th to the 15th of September. You…

Isobel Fisher

Using social media

Social Media Internship with GAGE — Deadline 31st August

15/08/2023

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Job title: GAGE social media internship Term: From 3 months up to 1 year Contract: Part-time/ Full- time Deadline: 31st August Location: Remote About GAGE…

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How to approach and learn from research into use activities

10/08/2023

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This 6-page learning guide commissioned by the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) focuses on research into use activities and what you…

Karolina Bohacova

Measuring success

SBC Impact: Data at your fingertips

09/08/2023

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The Communication Initiative Network, Evidence SBC Impact have created an innovative resource useful for identifying direct impact for policy makers, practitioners and people directly experiencing…

Isobel Fisher

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Operations Officer, Together For Girls: US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Kenya, or Ghana – Deadline 16 August

07/08/2023

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Job Title: Operations Officer Contract Type: Full-time remote position (40 hours per week) Salary: Competitive salary adjusted to the cost of labor in the city…

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How to overcome research-policy barriers and strengthen uptake – lessons from United Nations 

03/08/2023

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This 18-page conference report produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies aims to…

Karolina Bohacova

Engaging policy audiences

Podcast: Disrupting the development sector from the Global South. Priyanthi Fernando interviewed

02/08/2023

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Priyanthi Fernando, the outgoing Executive Director of the International Women’s Rights Action Watch, Asia Pacific (IWRAW AP) has released a new insightful and thought-provoking podcast….

Isobel Fisher

Learning in context

School Coordinator, WIEGO – Deadline 18 August

31/07/2023

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Job Title: WIEGO School Coordinator Contract Type: 6-month trial contract (4 days per week) Salary: To be discussed with successful candidate Deadline: Friday 18th August 2023…

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How to design monitoring and evaluation framework for policy research

27/07/2023

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This 39-page guidance note by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is about designing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for policy research projects. It explains…

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Framing challenges

Tech tools for human rights documentation

26/07/2023

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The Engine Room has created a valuable and comprehensive resource for individuals and organizations engaged in social change and human rights work. With a mission…

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Strategic communication

Senior Communications Consultant, Future Earth: Sweden – Deadline 28th July

24/07/2023

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Job Title: Senior Communications Consultant Contract Type: Part time or full time Salary: Remuneration according to experience. Deadline: Friday 28th July 2023 Location: Sweden The Future…

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