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Evans & Associates
was established in 2005 to provide training, resources and professional
consultancy services in the fields of human rights, conflict
transformation, and strategic evaluation and development. Primarily serving not-for-profit organizations and public agencies,
projects undertaken are both domestic and international in scope. To date, projects have involved working directly with a wide range of community and human rights organizations, and educational, humanitarian, social service and environmental
agencies in more than twenty countries. Our work is concrete and specific: based on direct experience, focused on real needs, guided by clear values. We
are able to offer:
Specialized skills in small group and community development, negotiation, facilitation, and collaborative decision-making processes; Professional background in strategic planning, organizational audit and evaluation, and senior management recruitment and appraisal; Highly developed listening and communication skills, and extensive engagement in cross-cultural and multi-sectoral contexts.
Our extensive background in both senior management and governance in local, national and international NGOs allows for a special perspective that enables
us to provide practical support for strategic and visionary leadership, to enable coherent and creative decision-making, and to ensure pro-active accountability. We believe these skills and attributes are not only essential to organizational health and effectiveness, but also that they are increasingly critical to the survival of humanity and our planet. To inquire about whether our consulting services might be suitable for your group or project contact Derek Evans. |
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"Derek Evans is a person of outstanding integrity and principle. He is deeply compassionate and has a wisdom which reflects his understanding and experience of life and people. Derek leads through his demonstrated
wisdom and understanding of issues, his ability to foster the trust of those with whom he works, and his skill at listening carefully to the advice and opinion of others." Roger Clark former Secretary General, AI Canada |
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Some major
projects have included:
UNICEF (Geneva 2008-2009) "Framework
for Strategic Collaborative Relationships and Partnerships"
Research and development of policy and strategy for global
implementation.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA (Vancouver
2008-2009) "Towards a Renewed Sense of Place & Purpose"
Evaluation and strategic re-design of the organization and ministry
of 23 congregations in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.
PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL (London,
2008) "Strengthening Identity & Effectiveness" Evaluation of
the international governance, policy, administrative and
programmatic structure and systems of this human rights and NGO.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Copenhagen 2008) "Human Rights &
State Fragility" Research and development of a medium-term strategic analysis to guide future directions for Denmark's
ODA.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY (Vancouver 2007-08) "Communities in Dialogue" Development of a concept paper on the potential role of the university in relation to faith communities and
inter-faith dialogue.
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA (Toronto 2007-08) "Criteria for Sharing" Formulation of a value-based policy framework to guide distribution of financial resources among regional councils.
BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE (Vancouver 2007-08) "Strategic Directions" Development of a set of policies defining medium-term goals and objectives in a policy governance framework.
UNICEF (Geneva 2007) "Education for Development" Review and revision of the policy framework guiding leadership and investment in educational programming for UNICEF's 37 National
Committees.
UNICEF (New York 2007) "Partners in Advocacy" Design and development of a multi-year strategic plan to guide advocacy in relation to the global campaign on
children and AIDS.
VANCOUVER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (Vancouver 2006-07) "Building Effective Governance" Design and implementation of a new governance system to strengthen
accountability, ensure due diligence, enhance communications and decision-making, and improve institutional capacity and performance. Project includes systems analysis and evaluation, policy development, training and coaching for Board
and Senior Management.
"We greatly value Derek Evans' warm manner, competence and wide experience in this field." Marion Best Chair, Board of Governors
UNICEF (Geneva 2005-06) "Championing Child Rights" Development of a policy base and integrated strategic framework to guide the agency's advocacy work in
the industrialized countries. The project involved issue and case analysis, data collection through survey instruments, consultation and negotiation with senior international leadership, headquarters and field staff, 37 national
committees, a broad range of external government, NGO, and activist partners on four continents, and presentation of the recommendations at the organization's AGM.
"Derek Evans provided us with one of the finest pieces of consultancy work we've see in some years." Philip O'Brien Director UNICEF Geneva Regional
Office
FRONTLINE (Dublin 2005) "Strategic Evaluation" An evaluation of the first five years of operations of the International Foundation for the Protection of
Human Rights Defenders. Using quantitative, qualitative and developmental methods, the project involved a comprehensive examination of programmatic and organizational effectiveness. Analysis and verification of outcomes was complemented
by consultation with governors, management and staff, and with a wide range of beneficiaries, external partners and stake-holders, including field visits in DR Congo and Burundi.
"It was a joy to work with Derek Evans, who quickly won the trust of all who worked with him. We appreciated his clear understanding of the job in hand, his
focussed and rigourous approach, and the specific concrete recommendations he produced. We have now implemented his recommendations and would be keen to work with him in the future, in order to grow in effectiveness in the protection of human
rights defenders at risk." Mary Lawlor Executive Director, Frontline
BC CONFERENCE (Vancouver 2004-06) "A Future for Camping Ministry" Strategic assessment of ten ministries under the supervision of the United Church of
Canada, and detailed design of a high quality and financially sustainable outdoor ministry program across British Columbia. The project involved primary field research, strategic planning and development, and leading negotiations with
diverse and highly conflicted stake-holders and constituencies. Resulted in agreement of all parties to implement all recommendations with an investment in excess of $25 million.
"Over the two years of this Project, Derek Evans not only met and exceeded all expectations on time and within budget, but did so with imagination,
courage, rigor and professionalism. The scope and sensitivity of this Project was almost unprecedented in recent years in our church, but the leadership he provided and the clarity of his reports and final recommendations allowed us to move
forward in a significant and, perhaps, historic way." Doug Goodwin Executive Secretary, British Columbia Conference |
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