Training on Project Monitoring & Evaluation with Data Management and Analysis

Training on Project Monitoring & Evaluation with Data Management and Analysis

About the Program

This is a comprehensive M&E program that offers an impactful experience of the principles and practices for results-based monitoring and evaluation for the entire project life cycle. It involves systematically tracking and assessing project activities, outputs, and outcomes to ensure that goals are being achieved and resources are being utilized effectively. Thus, the program is designed to enable the participants become experts in monitoring and evaluating the development projects aimed at achieving the organization’s set objectives.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Gain proficiency in data management and analysis for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Understand the fundamentals of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Learn to develop effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Enhance skills in reporting and communicating monitoring and evaluation findings.
• Explore various tools and techniques used in project monitoring and evaluation.
• Understand how to interpret and utilize monitoring and evaluation data to drive project success.

Target Audience

This program is tailored for:

• Researchers,
• Project Staff,
• Development Practitioners,
• Managers, and
• Decision Makers who are responsible for project,
• program or organization-level M&E.

Training Period

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

Module 1: Introduction to Project Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Understanding the importance of project monitoring and  evaluation.
• Overview of key concepts and principles in monitoring and  evaluation.
• Introduction to monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Defining project objectives, outcomes, and indicators.

Module 2: Designing a Project Monitoring and Evaluation  Framework.

• Developing a results-based monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Establishing performance indicators and targets.
• Establishing a results-based monitoring and evaluation  system.
• Developing a Theory of change
• Designing data collection tools and methods.
• Creating a monitoring and evaluation schedule.

Module 3: Data Collection and Management

• Selecting appropriate data collection methods and  techniques.
• Collecting and managing project data effectively.
• Data quality assurance and validation techniques.
• Ethical considerations in data collection and management.

Module 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Introduction to data analysis techniques and tools.
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Visualization and presentation of data findings.
• Interpreting data to inform decision-making.

Module 5: Utilizing Monitoring and Evaluation  Findings

• Utilizing evaluation findings for project  improvement.
• Reporting and communicating monitoring and  evaluation results.
• Incorporating feedback mechanisms for  continuous improvement.
• Best practices in data-driven decision-making.