Training Overview
This 3-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training is designed for NGO practitioners to enhance their skills in designing, implementing, and managing effective M&E systems. The training will focus on practical tools, frameworks, and techniques to track project progress, assess impact, and improve decision-making.
Target Audience
- NGO project managers and officers
- M&E specialists and coordinators
- Program officers and field staff
- Development practitioners involved in project implementation
Day 1: Introduction to M&E
Session 1: Understanding M&E
- Definition and importance of M&E in NGO projects
- Differences between monitoring and evaluation
- M&E in the project lifecycle
Session 2: Designing an M&E System
- Key components of an effective M&E system
- Developing logical frameworks (LogFrame)
- Setting indicators for measuring project success
Session 3: Data Collection Methods
- Quantitative vs. qualitative data collection
- Designing surveys and interviews
- Ethical considerations in data collection
Day 2: Tools and Techniques for Effective M&E
Session 4: Data Management & Analysis
- Data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Excel)
- Data validation and quality control
- Data analysis tools (SPSS)
Session 5: Developing M&E Plans
- Creating M&E frameworks
- Developing reporting templates
- Budgeting for M&E activities
Session 6: Mid-Term & End-Term Evaluations
- Conducting formative and summative evaluations
- Using participatory evaluation approaches
- Reporting findings and recommendations
Day 3: Using M&E for Learning and Decision-Making
Session 7: Communicating M&E Results
- Writing M&E reports
- Presenting M&E findings to stakeholders
- Using M&E data for donor reporting and fundraising
Session 8: Action Planning & Way Forward
- Developing individual M&E action plans
- Addressing challenges in M&E implementation
- Closing remarks and certificate issuance
Training Outcome
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of M&E and its role in project success.
- Be able to design and implement an M&E system for NGO projects.
- Use data collection tools and analysis techniques effectively.
- Develop M&E reports for decision-making and donor reporting.
- Apply lessons learned to improve project outcomes.
Training Methodology
The training will use a participatory approach with practical case studies, group discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-life project examples to enhance learning.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Higher Institute of Applied Learning (HIAL) M&E s Training Certificate.
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