Training Course on M&E for Development Results, Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a critical component for ensuring the effectiveness and impact of development projects. In the face of limited resources and increasing demand for accountability, organizations need robust M&E systems to measure progress, improve decision-making, and demonstrate results to stakeholders. The Training Course on M&E for Development Results is designed to equip professionals with the necessary tools and methodologies to effectively monitor and evaluate development projects.

This course focuses on providing participants with an understanding of the theory and practice of M&E within the context of development. From designing M&E frameworks to collecting and analyzing data, participants will learn how to ensure that projects and programs achieve measurable outcomes. The training also emphasizes the importance of aligning M&E with organizational goals and sustainable development objectives, enabling professionals to monitor progress towards long-term development targets.

Through practical case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the skills needed to track inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts effectively. This training will guide professionals in making data-driven decisions, improving project design, and enhancing the overall impact of development interventions. Whether you work in the public, private, or non-profit sectors, this course is designed to improve your M&E knowledge and help you make a measurable difference.

Course Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

1. Understand the role and importance of M&E in development programs.
2. Learn the components and framework of an effective M&E system.
3. Develop the skills to design and implement M&E plans for projects.
4. Master data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques for M&E.
5. Understand the different methods and tools for evaluating development results.
6. Learn how to measure both short-term and long-term development outcomes.
7. Integrate M&E with organizational planning and decision-making processes.
8. Gain practical experience in applying M&E frameworks in real-world scenarios.
9. Improve reporting skills to effectively communicate M&E findings to stakeholders.
10. Build capacity to manage M&E systems and ensure sustainability.

Organizational Benefits

1. Enhanced ability to track the effectiveness and impact of development projects.
2. Improved decision-making through accurate data and evidence-based insights.
3. Increased accountability to donors, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
4. Strengthened project design and implementation through continuous monitoring.
5. Greater alignment of M&E with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
6. Enhanced capacity to measure and report on development outcomes and impacts.
7. Improved resource allocation based on data-driven insights from M&E.
8. Empowered staff with skills to manage M&E systems and processes.
9. Increased transparency and credibility in project implementation.
10. Better outcomes in development initiatives through continuous learning and adaptation.

Target Participants

• M&E officers and specialists in NGOs, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
• Project managers and development practitioners.
• Policy analysts and program evaluators.
• Monitoring and evaluation consultants.
• Researchers and academics focused on development studies.
• Professionals in the field of social development, healthcare, and education.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to M&E in Development

1. Overview of M&E and its role in development.
2. Key concepts: Inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
3. Designing an M&E framework for development projects.
4. Case study: M&E in global development programs.
5. Exercise: Identifying key indicators for monitoring progress.

Module 2: Designing M&E Systems and Plans

1. Steps in designing an effective M&E system.
2. Defining clear project objectives and indicators.
3. Developing M&E plans and frameworks.
4. Case study: M&E planning in an education project.
5. Activity: Creating an M&E plan for a hypothetical project.

Module 3: Data Collection and Analysis for M&E

1. Tools and methods for data collection in M&E.
2. Quantitative vs. qualitative data in M&E.
3. Techniques for data analysis and interpretation.
4. Case study: Data collection methods in healthcare M&E.
5. Workshop: Analyzing sample data from a development project.

Module 4: Monitoring Progress and Performance

1. Tracking outputs and outcomes in real-time.
2. Using M&E tools to monitor project performance.
3. Data visualization and reporting methods.
4. Case study: Monitoring progress in rural development projects.
5. Exercise: Developing a monitoring report based on progress data.

Module 5: Evaluation of Development Results

1. Types of evaluation: Formative, summative, and impact evaluation.
2. Designing effective evaluations for development programs.
3. Evaluating long-term impacts and sustainability.
4. Case study: Evaluation of an international aid project.
5. Group discussion: Overcoming challenges in impact evaluation.

Module 6: Reporting and Communicating M&E Findings

1. Best practices for reporting M&E results to stakeholders.
2. Communicating findings to improve project implementation.
3. Using M&E data for policy advocacy and decision-making.
4. Case study: Communicating M&E results in community development programs.
5. Activity: Writing a comprehensive M&E report for stakeholders.

Training Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

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