Analysis of Professional Competencies Needed by Evaluation Experts in the Ministry of Jahad-e- Keshavarzi

The main objective of this research is to investigate professional competenciesneeded by evaluation experts in the Ministry of Jahad-eKeshavarzi in Iran. This studywas conducted by survey method. Data was collected through the questionnaire that itsreliability was approved by Cronbach's coefficient alpha (α = 0.97). Validity of theresearch instrument was achieved through consulting with professors of TarbiatModares, Tehran and Shiraz universities. Statistical population for this study consistedof evaluation specialists involved in program evaluation in the Ministry of Jihad-e-Keshavarzi in Iran (N=140). A stratified random sampling technique was used.Morgan's table was utilized to select sample (n=107). All evaluation competencies wereinvestigated in six categories of systematic inquiry, managerial skills, situationalanalysis, reflective practice, professional practice, and interpersonal competencies.According to results "systematic inquiry", "professional practice", and "reflectivepractice" were the most important factors and "interpersonal competencies" was theleast important competence needed by evaluation experts. Hence improving determinedcompetencies causes promotion of knowledge, skills, and professional development ofevaluators.