The aim of Prospen Africa’s Results-Driven Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Training is to apply monitoring and evaluation approaches and tools to assess an organization’s or programme’s performance in a specific context. Equip participants with knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation to accurately assess the performance of public sector organizations or programmes.
Course Objectives
By the end of the Results-Driven Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation training, participants should:
Contextualizing different approaches to and theories of monitoring and evaluation in a particular organization.
Demonstrating understanding of appropriate research design and methodology for monitoring and evaluating an organization or programme in a specific context.
Designing a monitoring and evaluation plan for a specific context.
Collecting appropriate data aligned to specific indicators in a monitoring and evaluation plan.
Analysing and interpreting collated data.
Presenting the findings and recommendations of a monitoring and evaluation project or plan.
Who should attend?
Public sector administrators and managers.
M&E officers in the public sector.
Programme and project managers.
Public sector policy developers.
Consultants working with public sector organisations.
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content. – Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources. – Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights. – Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities. – Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations. – Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
Module 1: Introduction to M&E in the Public Sector
The concept of M&E and its importance.
Differences between monitoring and evaluation.
The role of M&E in the public sector: accountability, learning, and improvement.
Challenges and opportunities for M&E in the public sector.
Module 2: M&E Frameworks and Design
Logic models and results frameworks.
Designing indicators for effective M&E.
Setting M&E objectives and identifying stakeholders.
Building an M&E plan.
Module 3: Tools and Techniques for Data Collection
Qualitative vs. quantitative methods.
Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
Using technology in data collection.
Ensuring data reliability and validity.
Module 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Techniques for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
Identifying trends, challenges, and successes.
Linking findings to indicators and objectives.
Hands-on practice with data analysis tools.
Module 5: Reporting and Utilizing M&E Findings
Structuring and writing M&E reports.
Visualizing data for stakeholder presentations.
Utilizing findings for decision-making and improvement.