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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