Dear Colleagues,
In this resource, you will join Onochie Mokwunye, Cloneshouse Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with over eight years of experience in human capacity and organizational development for nonprofit and government organizations in Nigeria, explore the essential role Third-party Monitoring (TPM) plays in enhancing project impact and success. Learn how TPM offers independent assessments, insights, and perspectives to evaluate project performance.
Ready to dive deeper into TPM? Read more about the step-by-step process below;
Also included in this newsletter are;
10 M&E Jobs,
10 M&E Training & Workshops,
3 M&E Resources,
8 Capacity Strengthening Programmes.
Read more below 👇.
The Evaluation 2023 Conference theme revolves around storytelling's captivating power in the evaluation world. In Evaluation 2023, we will reflect on how storytelling contributes to and shapes the narrative of evaluations and dive deeper into storytelling’s usage, benefits, and impacts on our practices.
Are you curious about the world of evaluation and the unique experiences of evaluators? Cloneshouse invites you to this captivating event where we will share our very own evaluation story titled "#EvalBlues: Reflection of an Evaluator." Join us on Wednesday, October 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET as we take you through our evaluation experiences.
Register in advance below;
https://www.evaluationconference.org/Registration/Registration-2023
The Online Basic Monitoring and Evaluation (OBME) Course is a leading introductory M&E course designed to help you benefit from the latest project-level M&E thinking and practices while ensuring that you understand the role of effective monitoring and evaluation while equipping you with skills to carry out a successful monitoring and evaluation. We also offer weekly feedback sessions where you have real-time discussions with one of our MEL experts.
Are you a fresh graduate or undergraduate eager to enhance your employability and gain foundational knowledge in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? Look no further than our Online Basic Monitoring and Evaluation (OBME) Course.
Date: November 4 - November 24, 2023
Cost: USD 100 ($100) OR NGN 53,750
Duration: 3 weeks (Self-paced)
Apply by clicking on this link:
https://cloneshouse.com/service/obme
The session will:
offer ideas for evaluating projects with and for older people
include contributions from colleagues within the field sharing what has been working well
give you time to discuss any questions or needs you have around this subject within some breakout groups.
This event is also an opportunity for you to tell us what support would help you feel more confident in evaluating your projects.
Register here.
Join the 47th SLEvA/APEA Webinar titled "Looking Inward, Moving Forward: Launch of the Toolkit for Indigenous Evaluations for Asia Pacific Region," scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 18th Oct 2023 at 06.30 PM IST.
Register here
Registration for the World Evaluation Case Competition 2023 is ongoing. Teams worldwide are invited to register, as it promises to be amazing. During the competition, teams of students from countries around the globe analyze a case involving evaluating a program offered by a non-profit or government organization. Working together in their home country, either online or in person, the student teams prepare a submission to convey their understanding of the key issues in the case and their recommendations for action.
Read more.
Register here
Competition Date: November 4, 2023
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2023
The Virtual Impact Evaluation (VIE) training is a self-paced, six-week practical course offering the tools and knowledge to create or manage successful M&E systems for your policies, programs, and projects.
Are you an experienced M&E Officer or a project manager looking to advance your career? Our self-paced Virtual Impact Evaluation (VIE) Training is designed just for you. Over six weeks, you'll gain the tools and knowledge to create and manage successful M&E systems for policies, programs, and projects while combining qualitative and quantitative tools to gather and interpret data with the desire to explore consulting works with Cloneshouse, government institutions or multilateral or bilateral agencies.
Date: October 9 - November 17, 2023
Cost: USD 125 ($125) OR NGN 75,250
Duration: 6 weeks (Self-paced)
Apply by clicking on the link below;
https://www.cloneshouse.com/services/vie/
Evaluators play a crucial role in assessing the impact and effectiveness of programs, projects, and initiatives. Effective collaboration with evaluators can lead to valuable insights and improved outcomes. Join this session to grasp the Do's and Don’ts of an evaluator.
Register here
The What Works Global Summit is the largest event of its kind, bringing together researchers, leaders in evidence-based decision-making, and practitioners to share the latest evidence-synthesis research, research methods, and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
This year, the What Works Global Summit (WWGS 2023) will be an in-person/Virtual event in Ottawa, Canada, co-hosted by the Campbell Collaboration and the Bruyère Research Institute. The conference will run from Wednesday, 18 October to Friday, 20 October, with pre-conference workshops on Tuesday, 17 October.
Register here
Are you aged 18-32 passionate about shaping the future of sustainable urban development? Join the UN-HABITAT Youth Advisory Board & make a difference!
The Youth Advisory Board plays a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable urban development by providing meaningful insights and perspectives from young individuals across the globe.
Officially launched at the twenty-second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly in April 2009, the Youth Advisory Board actively contributes to UN-Habitat's policy and programmatic work.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2023
Organizations need tailored solutions to enhance their expertise in today's dynamic environment. Cloneshouse offers specialized M&E training designed to empower your team and drive success. Tailor your training program to fit your unique needs and achieve excellence. Level up with Cloneshouse M&E training.
https://www.cloneshouse.com/services/tailormade/
Every paid Community Member is entitled to the following subscription benefits:
Get a 20% discount on our beginner and experienced courses on monitoring and evaluation.
A one-hour per month mentorship and coaching on your monitoring and evaluation-related career path.
Receive a discount to access exclusive job postings and career advice from our experienced professional evaluators.
A prospective hire for our next project. When we require an additional hand on our numerous projects, you will be the first to be considered.
Receive remote access for Cloneshouse workgroup events, as well as access to live webinars with the ability to pose questions to presenters.
Engage with key organizations that commission monitoring and evaluations, institutions, and thought leaders worldwide.
Join a network of more than 2,000 evaluation professionals in Africa and worldwide while obtaining special discounts on annual Cloneshouse events.
Click here to see more benefits.
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Cloneshouse M&E Brown Bag Session. October 18, 2023, 1 PM GMT +1 (ZOOM Meeting)
At this brown bag session hosted by us, our M&E Lead, Oludotun A. Babayemi, takes our evaluation community of practice on a one-hour exposition on various evaluation topics and thematic areas. Interested participants can join this lunchtime brown bag session for free, but registration is required.
After registration, a confirmation email with a link to join will be sent to you.
Register here
Cloneshouse Skillshare Session: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Essential Tips and Techniques | Friday, October 20, 2023, 3:00 PM WAT
In this session, you will discover that public speaking is an art that can be mastered with the right techniques and practice. Join Princess Odey, a Legal Practitioner and Global change advocate, to learn how to speak confidently and effectively.
Register for this session in advance here.
USAID: Tools for Cost Reporting and Analysis of Youth Development | October 10. 2023 9:00 AM ET
USAID’s new Cost Reporting Guide for Cross-Sectoral PYD Programs and other resources help you collect and use this data. Join Melissa Donaher (she/her), Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist with USAID’s Center for Education, to hear more about these resources and USAID’s lessons on using this information. Bring your experience and questions in cost analysis to help others learn how to generate and use this data most effectively.
Register here
Coeffect: Data and Evaluation - Going from Zero to One Wednesday, October 11 · 7 - 8:30 pm WAT
In this webinar, Executive Directors Ryan Hazelton and Betsey Mercado will share how they established an evaluation strategy that served their organizations’ unique learning needs and highlighted their strengths. From creating their Theory of Change to defining key metrics, implementing effective data collection methods, and crafting learning reports, Ryan and Betsey will share invaluable insights into their step-by-step process.
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Evaluation Collective: Evaluation, Learning and Teaching | Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00 - 15:30 WAT
This session will explore how we can better define evaluation within the teaching and learning space, the benefits of evaluation from a personal and institutional perspective, and finally, seek to understand what support is needed from those working within this area.
Register here
Funding for All: Evaluating for Impact | Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:30 - 20:00 WAT
Being able to evaluate and measure the social impact your organisation is making will not only help you plan, manage and improve the effectiveness of your work, but it can also make your organisation more attractive to funders, donors, and beneficiaries.
This webinar will explore the tools and techniques needed to evaluate, measure, and demonstrate your impact.
Register here
DCMS People Development: Storytelling - Communicating to Inspire | November 11, 2023
This workshop shows how storytelling can help you communicate complex ideas to groups of people in an inspiring and engaging way. You will be led through a structure for storytelling and then invited to practice the technique using a topic of your choice. Feedback from facilitators and your peers will help to enhance your skills. Before attending the workshop, you will be asked to consider a topic to practice.
Register here
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the BudgIT Foundation’s “Strengthening Health Systems and Accountability Project (SCEAP)” (focused on improving accountability in primary healthcare systems) for the Gates Foundation in Yobe, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna & Kano States in Nigeria.
Capitalization Survey for the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA), on a Training Program in Maiduguri – Borno State
Monitoring and Evaluation of the UNDP - REA Africa Minigrids Program (AMP) by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Nigeria.
Providing support to the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI) Zero-Dose Learning Hub in Nigeria
Technical Assistance to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Social Development (FMYSD) on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF).
Technical Assistance to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Social Development ( FMYSD) on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan.
For more about our projects, visit https://www.cloneshouse.com/projects/
International Rescue Committee: Senior Technical Specialist HSS - Remote
The Senior Technical Specialist (HSS) is a senior position within the Health and Governance Technical Units (H/G TUs). The incumbent is responsible for ensuring strategic leadership for the HSS workstream to set the foundations for implementing Systems Strengthening as one of IRC’s Strategy 100 Phase 2 ambitions starting in FY2025. He/She will contribute to building HSS capacity within TUs and, where required, support IRC’s country programs on business development while promoting a continuous learning and communication culture across the organization.
Apply here
TechnoServe: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager, Africa Agriculture
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager supports TechnoServe's portfolio of agriculture-related projects across Africa by backstopping and training project-based MEL staff and developing a community of practice within the region. The role provides technical assistance to projects for MEL systems development, evaluation oversight, and capacity building across TechnoServe’s African Agriculture portfolio.
Norwegian Refugee Council: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Mozambique
The M&E Officer will support the overall process of surveys and assessment, including data collection across all programme sectors, advising, supporting, and helping practically as and where necessary, including support to planning, logistics, participant selection, designing questions and selection and training of enumerators, data collection and documentation.
Apply here
Application Deadline: October 3, 2023
UNOPS: Global Monitoring Specialist
The position is part of the UN-Water Technical Advisory Unit and works under the direct supervision of the UN-Water Global Monitoring Officer. The functional responsibilities broadly fall under the following areas: 1) coordination of IMI-SDG6; 2) technical backstopping and analysis; 3) communication of global monitoring for water and sanitation; and 4) IMI-SDG6 regional and country-level activities.
Application Deadline: October 24, 2023,
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA): Associate Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Abuja, Nigeria
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will support the development and implementation of the RoLAC programme results in management framework. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and in close collaboration with the team.
Apply here
Application Deadline: October 15, 2023,
MyAgro: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate - Bamako, Mali
The Monitoring & Evaluation Associate contributes to our success and sustainability as a social enterprise and is important in measuring the progress towards success of different programs of the Innovation and Agriculture department. You will support the department’s teams in identifying their monitoring data needs and help select appropriate methods for data collection. You will lead the process of tool development and data collection, ensuring the delivery of reliable data as evidence to support decision-making and learning.
Apply here
United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime (UNODC): Programme Management Assistant (Monitoring and Evaluation) - Nairobi, Kenya
Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the area of programme management and implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation in conformity with United Nations rules and regulations, and policies for the implementation of the - PLEAD II - Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya.
Apply here
Application Deadline: October 25, 2023
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Evaluation Team Leader - Malawi
The evaluation team leader should have demonstrated experience in leading evaluations, and supervising evaluation teams, have in-depth knowledge and experience in agricultural development and capacity development; demonstrated experience in stakeholders’ analysis, quantitative-qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and the use of participatory approaches, and have working experience in Malawi in the aforementioned fields of work.
Apply here
Application Deadline: October 16, 2023
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