The aim of this workshop is to develop your skills in the field of program/project monitoring and evaluation. The workshop will cover roles, responsibilities and activities of the monitoring and evaluation team(s) within the seven areas of the program/project cycle approach.

hours

10

language

English

Summary

The aim of this workshop is to develop your skills in the field of program/project monitoring and evaluation. The workshop will cover roles, responsibilities and activities of the monitoring and evaluation team(s) within the seven areas of the program/project cycle approach.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for staff members who are involved in monitoring projects, collecting data, analysing data and evaluating projects (e.g., supervisors, program staff, community workers and management).

Skills Gained

  • Describe and understand the stages of project cycle approach
  • Use situation analysis tools effectively
  • Develop a framework that links project activities to outcomes and impacts (goals)
  • Design SMARTER indicators that effectively identify progress toward project outcomes
  • Prepare a M&E plan
  • Create a system to collect and compile data
  • Differentiate and apply quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Demonstrate the ability to use evaluation methods to identify problems and implement changes

Topics Covered

  • What is Monitoring and Evaluation System?
  • The Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation

 

  • Situational Analysis
  • What is Situation Analysis?
  • The Importance of Situation Analysis
  • Situational Analysis Tools
  • Needs Assessment
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis

  • Program Framework and Objectives
  • Log Frames
  • SMART (ER) Indicators

  • The Purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
  • What is the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan?

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
  • Differences Between Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
  • Quantitative Tools (Surveys)
  • Qualitative Tools (Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews)

  • Methods to Set Project Baselines
  • Monitoring Implementation Plan
  • Day to Day Monitoring Activities
  • Monitoring Tracking System

  • Types of Evaluation
  • Evaluating Projects
  • Capturing and Documenting Lessons Learned
  • Reporting

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