Monitoring & Evaluating, Accountability And Learning Training Workshop

INTRODUCTION

Master the art of effective program management with our comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) workshop. Essential for the success of all development programs, a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning system allows organizations to track progress, adapt strategies, uncover unplanned effects, and evaluate the true impact on beneficiaries' lives. This workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning equips participants with the skills to design and implement Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning processes that enhance accountability, promote learning, and drive program effectiveness. Through this intensive training on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, you'll gain practical insights into Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning concepts and best practices, learning how to develop systems that meet donor standards and support strategic goals. By integrating accountability mechanisms and fostering a culture of continuous learning, you'll ensure your projects are impactful, transparent, and responsive to stakeholders' needs.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the basic principles underlying MEAL
• Design and implement MEAL strategies, systems, and frameworks
• Develop and support the use of MEAL tools and practices in program development
• Support the development of MEAL work pieces such as program baselines, mid-term reviews, and end lines
• Equip participants with an understanding of the major tools and best practices involved in MEAL
• Provide participants with effective rules of thumb and a framework to approach methodological issues in MEAL
• Collect data, ensure data quality management, and analyze the data
• Understand project reporting using MEAL

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

This training course is designed for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Programme staff and management team members
• Project management officials
• Government officials
• Programme managers
• Policy makers and programme implementers
• Development practitioners and activists
• NGO and CSO members

Course Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation

• Overview of M&E in the project/programme cycle
• Importance and purposes of M&E
• Identifying gaps and barriers in M&E
• MEAL overview, components, and approach
• How MEAL changes M&E

Module 2: Frameworks and MEAL Cycle

• Frameworks and approaches informing MEAL
• The language used in MEAL
• The MEAL cycle and plan elements
• Defining indicators and managing a MEAL framework

Module 3: MEAL Planning and Budgeting

• Planning and budgeting for MEAL activities
• Tools for monitoring and evaluation activities
• Identifying goals, indicators, and targets
• Data collection methods and analysis strategies

Module 4: Accountability and Learning

• Practical aspects of accountability
• Importance of information sharing and participation
• Handling complaints and fostering learning
• Incorporating accountability and learning in projects

Module 5: Baseline and Evaluation Design and Management

• Purpose and use of baselines, evaluations, and real-time reviews
• Steps in planning and undertaking baselines and evaluations

Module 6: Survey Planning and Implementation

• Types and design of surveys
• Sampling methods and determining sample size
• Data collection techniques and tool design

Module 7: MEAL Data Collection: Mobile Based Data Collection (ODK)

• Introduction to mobile data collection
• Designing and creating forms using ODK
• Installing and configuring ODK Collect

Module 8: Data Quality Management, Tabulation, and Graphical Presentation (SPSS/Stata/R)

• Data quality management and variable types
• Data entry, validation, and transformation
• Descriptive statistics, frequency tables, and graphical presentation

Module 9: Data Analysis and Interpretation (SPSS/Stata/R)

• Hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation analysis
• Interpreting data and qualitative data analysis

Module 10: Project Reporting through MEAL

• Using MEAL data in reporting
• Communication activities to partners and stakeholders
• Lessons learned and decision-making processes

General Notes

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience in their respective fields.
• Training includes a mix of practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
• Custom-tailored courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org