Once you decide how to proceed with finding an evaluation expert—either internally or externally—the lead can take on a number of responsibilities. Here is a list of possible responsibilities to consider for your evaluation lead:

• Develop an evaluation plan with the program lead and staff that identifies
  • intermediate outcomes and indicators,
  • tools used to measure those outcomes and indicators,
  • activities involved in collecting data,
  • staff who will be responsible, and
  • frequency and timeframes for collecting data and assessing outcomes.
• Train project staff. Training topics could include using evaluation instruments, data collection activities, participant or case selection for sampling purposes, and other activities.
• Design data collection instruments or select standardized instruments or inventories.
• Implement procedures for data collection activities, such as
  • interviewing project staff,
  • interviewing program participants,
  • conducting focus groups,
  • observing service-delivery activities, and
  • reviewing participant case records.
• Develop a database or determine how to adapt current data systems.
• Code, enter, and clean data.
• Analyze data.
• Establish and oversee procedures ensuring confidentiality during all phases of the evaluation.
• Prepare, revise, and present evaluation report (paper, PowerPoints, and so forth).[8]