About Course

About the Program

Advanced MEAL Training for Humanitarian Organizations equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to design, monitor, and evaluate humanitarian programs effectively. In complex humanitarian contexts, robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems ensure interventions are relevant, inclusive, and impactful. This program emphasizes practical application, enabling participants to track outputs, measure outcomes, and assess the broader effects of humanitarian assistance. Delivered online, in-person, or through a blended approach, participants will gain hands-on experience and receive a Certificate in Advanced MEAL for Humanitarian Organizations upon successful completion.

Program Objectives

By the end of this Advanced MEAL Training for Humanitarian Organizations, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and purpose of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in humanitarian programs
• Design humanitarian projects using logical frameworks
• Develop meaningful indicators and targets for each result level
• Track performance indicators throughout the project lifecycle
• Evaluate projects against planned outcomes and objectives
• Design and implement effective M&E systems
• Develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans tailored to humanitarian interventions

Target Audience

This training is ideal for:

• Humanitarian program managers and coordinators
• M&E specialists in NGOs and development organizations
• Field researchers and technical staff
• Project officers responsible for reporting and accountability

Training Duration

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

Module 1: Introduction to MEAL in Humanitarian Programs

• Overview of MEAL principles
• Importance of relevance, inclusivity, and accountability in humanitarian work

Module 2: Project Design Using Logical Frameworks

• Developing objectives and expected results
• Linking project activities to measurable outcomes

Module 3: Developing Indicators and Targets

• Quantitative and qualitative indicator design
• Setting targets for output and outcome measurement

Module 4: Tracking and Monitoring Performance

• Monitoring techniques and tools
• Collecting and analyzing real-time project data

Module 5: Evaluating Humanitarian Projects

• Comparing actual outcomes against planned objectives
• Lessons learned and adaptive management strategies

Module 6: Designing and Implementing MEAL Systems

• Building robust M&E systems for humanitarian projects
• Integrating MEAL practices into project cycles

Module 7: Developing a Comprehensive M&E Plan

• Step-by-step guidance for creating a practical M&E plan
• Linking indicators, data collection, and reporting for effective decision-making

Delivery Method

The program combines interactive lectures, case studies, group exercises, and practical assignments to ensure participants can apply MEAL principles directly to their humanitarian work.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a Certificate in Advanced MEAL for Humanitarian Organizations.

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