Cloneshouse Brief  

Friday, May 10, 2024

Application for Cloneshouse African Internship Program Now Open!

Cloneshouse is seeking dedicated full-time Monitoring & Evaluation Interns to join our team. As a Monitoring & Evaluation Intern, you will support our M&E Officers in overseeing day-to-day M&E activities. This position offers flexibility in location, with specificity to interns based in any of the following countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Republic of the Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, or Togo.

After three (3) months, interns will transition to work with a host organization within their designated country, where they will continue to apply their monitoring and evaluation skills in a practical setting for three (3) additional months. This unique opportunity allows interns to gain hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies while contributing to the success of Cloneshouse evaluation projects.

Read more and apply by clicking on the link below;

https://www.cloneshouse.com/2022/11/21/the-cloneshouse-internship-program-what-you-need-to-know/ 

Application Deadline: June 7, 2024

Please note: An informational session has been scheduled, find details below;

Date: May 17, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM WAT

Register here

 

Also included in this newsletter are;

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Monitoring and Evaluation Course for Beginners

This 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 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) knowledge? Look no further than our Online Basic Monitoring and Evaluation (OBME) Course.

At the end of this OBME course, you’ll use the knowledge and skills gained:

Date: Septemeber 2 - September 20, 2024

Cost: USD 100 ($100) OR  NGN 58,050

Duration: 3 weeks (Self-paced)

Apply by clicking on this link: 

https://cloneshouse.com/service/obme 

 


Making National M&E Systems Resilient Amid Instability

National evaluation systems are essential pillars for effective, results-oriented governance. They provide evidence to assess the effectiveness of public policies and development programs while enabling informed decision-making. However, in many contexts, these systems face sustainability challenges due to political, economic, and social instability. Armed conflicts, government changes, economic crises, and natural disasters can compromise the continuity and effectiveness of national evaluation systems. However, despite these challenges, there are examples of successful national evaluation systems in unstable environments. 

This webinar explores the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the sustainability of national evaluation systems in a context of instability, drawing on lessons learned and good practices identified in similar contexts.

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Abstract Submission for the 2024 SAMEA Conference is Now Open

This year’s theme, “Vuca-Vuka! Catalysing Change Through Monitoring and Evaluation”, highlights the necessity of proactively responding to our world’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) nature. The uncertainties and volatilities of the last several years call for us to wake up. We hope the SAMEA conference will inspire and capacitate participants to adopt adaptive, collaborative and innovative approaches to their M&E practice to help us collectively steer South Africa towards equitable and sustainable development.

You can participate in the programme by submitting a conference session abstract or post-conference workshop proposal. Please visit the Abstract Submission or Workshop Submission page for more information and to submit.

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Submission Deadline: May 20, 2024

 


Apply Now for the 6-Month Youth Prep Programme

Looking to boost your employability, sharpen digital skills, and gain invaluable life skills? Look no further! Join the next cohort of Youth Prep, our Core life skills training will kickstart in June 2024. If you're aged between 20 and 35 and reside in the FCT, Abeokuta, or Kano City, this is your opportunity! Whether you're aiming to impress employers or kickstart your own business, our award-winning sessions are tailored just for you. 

At YouthPrep, we empower young people to make informed choices about their financial future and provide support to ensure they secure decent work. 

Important Dates:

Read more and apply below; 

https://www.youthprep.org/2024/02/14/april2024-cohort/

 


Registration Now Open: Core Principles of Monitoring & Evaluation| Nov 29, 2024

 

Join us for an informative session on the importance of assessing and improving project performance. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights and best practices to help you enhance your monitoring and evaluation strategies. This webinar is perfect for professionals looking to gain a deeper understanding of how to measure the impact of their projects effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! Register now to secure your spot.

Register here

 


Call for Host Organizations- The Cloneshouse African Internship Program (CAIP)

Cloneshouse is soliciting host organizations for our interns in our Pan-African Internship Program – the Cloneshouse African Internship Program. Hosting a CAIP Intern at your organization is a unique opportunity to help build monitoring and evaluation’s future through fostering the professional growth of an associate from a background under-represented in the field. 

Interested in hosting an intern? Complete this EOI form to participate in this unique opportunity to work with tomorrow’s leaders today!

To find out more about this, click the link below;

https://www.cloneshouse.com/2024/03/28/call-for-host-organizations/

 

 


Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Bootcamp Abuja

The Cloneshouse Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Bootcamp is an immersive three-day certification program designed to elevate participants' monitoring, evaluation, and learning skills and knowledge. 

Join this boot camp to equip yourself with practical tools, methodologies, and techniques for effectively assessing and analyzing the impact and outcomes of projects, programs, or initiatives.

 

At the end of the boot camp courses, you’d have gained:

You can apply for jobs with the Certificate of Competency issued during this boot camp. Most development organizations, NGOs, and even SMEs seek such competency and pay a decent salary. You can even work remotely (locally or internationally)

Bootcamp Information: 

Venue: African University of Science and Technology, Abuja

Date/Time: July 22 - July 24, 2024

Course Fee

For more details and registration, kindly click on the link below:

https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/ 

 


 

Advanced Project Evaluation Management (APEM) Course - Designed Just for You!

[Please note that the application deadline is today]

The Virtual Advanced Project Evaluation Management (APEM) 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. 

We are thrilled to announce that this training is set to continue in May with exclusive modules designed to take your monitoring and evaluation skills to the next level. Stay ahead of the curve and maximize your impact in 2024 with the APEM course.

At the end of this APEM course, you’d have gained:

Date:  May 13 to June 21, 2024

Cost: USD 125 ($125) OR  NGN 81,700

Duration: 6 weeks (Self-paced)

Apply by clicking on the link below:

https://www.cloneshouse.com/services/apem/

 


Level Up Your Organization's Expertise with Cloneshouse M&E Tailor-Made Training

Are you searching for the perfect M&E Training? Your search ends here! Dive into our co-design journey and enhance your team's skills. Tailor your training experience by selecting the ideal course and customize objectives, topics, location, course duration, and participant numbers to align with your unique needs. Allow us to assist you in crafting a tailor-made solution for your training requirements!

To get started, click the link below:

https://www.cloneshouse.com/services/tailormade/

 


CSOPrep: Your Fundraising Solutions Partner!

Calling all CSOs with a passion for change! Join us – the heartbeat of impact! Elevate your journey with unparalleled support in fundraising and sustainable structures. Experience in organizational development, technical expertise, and mentorship. Ready to revolutionize your mission? 

Experience the following benefits:

Click the link below to join us:

https://www.csoprep.org/

 


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FREE Capacity Strengthening Programmes Worth Attending

We have curated over 40 Monitoring and Evaluation videos on YouTube. Do like, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to continue to receive notifications of our videos as they are released. 

Click on the link below to access our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9YIO0x88g7l5UTEq5B3LQ/videos.

 

Twende Mbele: Evaluation Capacity Building for Parliaments: the Case of the Philippines, Uganda and APNODE | May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM WAT

Join this insightful webinar to discuss  Evaluation Capacity Building for Parliaments, spotlighting the experiences of the Philippines, Uganda, and APNODE. Discover how these regions have strengthened their evaluation frameworks, empowering legislative bodies to make informed decisions. Gain invaluable insights into best practices, challenges, and opportunities to enhance parliamentary effectiveness through robust evaluation mechanisms. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives and foster global collaboration in legislative development."

Register here

 

Seattle Evaluation Café: Scope Creep | Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join the first "Seattle Evaluation Café” on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific. 

The chat will be informal, and insights related to this month's topic, Managing scope creep in your evaluation projects, will be shared.

Join the conversation here.

 

Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway: Setting Outcomes and Indicators | Wed, 15 May 2024 13:30 - 16:00 WAT

Evaluation is about measuring your impact; setting meaningful and proportionate outcomes and indicators is important in the evaluation journey.

This session will help you understand outcomes and indicators and how they can help you explain the difference your work makes to your beneficiaries.

Register here

 

UNDP IEO: Mapping Evidence to Accelerate Progress on the Partnership Pillar of the Sustainable Development Goals | May 16, 2024, 04:00 PM WAT

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) International Evaluation Office is hosting a virtual event as part of USAID Agency Learning and Evidence Month!

Join this session to hear evidence-based insights on what works to speed up SDG17 progress!

Register here

 

Canadian Evaluation Society: Navigating AI for Independent Consultants | May 16, 2024, 12:00 PM ET

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of evaluation practice for independent consultants (ICs). Our panel offers guiding principles, insights, and practice uses for ICs in this free webinar.

Drawing on practical experiences, we explore how ICs can leverage AI to improve the quality and efficiency of our work. Our journey will begin with a review of foundational principles that should underpin IC’s use of AI to ensure ethical, effective, and equitable outcomes. Next, as colleagues, we share practical ways we have learned to leverage AI in our IC practice, from the proposal development process to report writing and even extending into business management practices. 

Register here

 

ADK International: Theory of Change | Friday, May 17, 2024, 4 PM

Theory of Change is widely used in the international development sector to map the logical chain from input to impact, and they can be a powerful tool for showcasing the critical thinking and reflection that has gone into an intervention. This session will uncover the aspects of a solid Theory of Change and give practical advice on creating one from scratch.

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P2P Session by EYA -  SDG evaluation: What are its Traits and Challenges? | May 22, 2024, 5:30 PM IST

The Peer-to-Peer initiative consists of online meetings where young and emerging evaluation professionals discuss M&E career opportunities and technical challenges with experienced professionals. 

Under this initiative, EvalYouth Asia plans to organize a thematic session for young and emerging evaluators on "SDG evaluation: What are its traits and challenges?"

Register here

 

ActivityInfo: Survey Implementation | Thursday, May 23, 14:00 WAT 

The Monitoring and Evaluation webinar series “Survey Design and Implementation” contains three live sessions for M&E professionals working in the social sector. These webinars comprise a course that will help you get a comprehensive understanding of all the steps involved in survey design, such as developing questionnaires and ethical considerations, and in survey implementation, such as designing tools and methods for data collection, monitoring, and analyzing results. The third session will bring in real-life examples from organizations that have been developing surveys using ActivityInfo.

Register here

 


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Monitoring and Evaluation Job Opportunities

Sydani Group: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Abuja, Nigeria

As part of the Sydani team, the Management Consultant- M&E Officer will work as the project or workstream lead under the supervision of the Senior Associate (depending on the project structure).

The M&E Officer will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework for projects in the organization. The officer will also provide support for successful program monitoring and evaluation and for generating and translating evidence to inform programmatic adaptation.

Apply here

 

LifeBank: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Kano, Nigeria

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the BOAT Foundation by LifeBank will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s programs and projects. You will be responsible for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and providing meaningful insights to inform decision-making and improve program/project outcomes.

Apply here

 

International Rescue Committee (IRC): Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer

The MEAL Officer will be based in the IRC Urban Office in Nairobi, Pangani Livelihood Resource Centre, under the direct supervision of the Senior MEAL Officer and technical guidance from the Project Manager. The MEAL Officer will work closely with all program staff in the field to implement the IRC Re:BUiLD MEAL commitments and improve program quality through enhanced data management systems and processes.

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for handling the day-to-day MEAL issues arising in the field office and providing technical support to field teams to ensure the effective implementation of projects.

Apply here

 

CARE: Director Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning - Dakar, Senegal

CARE seeks a MEAL Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Regional Resilience Leader with Associates Activity for the Sahel Region. This Activity aims to expand resilience in the Sahel, improving the ability of individuals, households and communities to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from perennial shocks and stresses. The Activity will address the unequal impact of shocks, stresses, and climate change on women and youth and their implications for households and the local economy. The focus of the Activity will be Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad and possibly the Gambia.

Apply here

 

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF): Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (NOC) - Maseru, Lesotho

UNICEF Lesotho Country Office is looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to provide technical support for improving data management, reporting and quality, focusing on integrated and gender-sensitive programmes in primary health care, including immunization programs, adolescent, and other primary health components.

Apply here

Application Deadline: May 14, 2024

 

UNICEF: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, NO-3, Temporary Appointment (364 days), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, #128172 (Open to Ethiopian Nationals Only)

Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia faced multiple complex emergencies, such as the conflict in northern Ethiopia and the drought, resulting in millions of people needing urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education programmes and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. Join UNICEF Ethiopia to contribute to improving the lives of children and women.

Read more to apply

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

 

UNOPS: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate - Pemba and Lichinga, Mozambique

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners, such as peacebuilding and humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners in building a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of peace-building and humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to various governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

Apply here

Application Deadline: May 21, 2024

 

Call for Independent Evaluators - UNDP Independent Evaluation Office ExpRes Roster

The GPN ExpRes Roster of Independent Evaluators is currently populated with over 100 independent evaluators with diverse professional knowledge and experiences gained from across the world. Our roster members deeply understand its thematic areas of focus and their commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in communities worldwide, developed by working with UNDP and/or other organizations.

Are you eager to contribute to the mission of the UNDP Independent Evaluation Office (IEO)? Do you have experience conducting development evaluations and deeply understanding one or more of UNDP’s thematic areas? Are you looking for streamlined and fast consultancy application processes? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be an ideal candidate for the GPN ExpRes Roster for Independent Evaluators!

Read more to apply

Application Deadline: May 25, 2024

 

Jhpiego: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor - Monrovia

Jhpiego seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director to support an anticipated Public Health Emergency Management project in Liberia that aims to improve national-to-subnational coordination and to detect and manage responses to outbreaks earlier, provide expertise to develop and advance Liberia’s Emergency Response Framework (ERF), and develop a national emergency management training program to support country-level response capacity. The M&E Director will supervise and manage the project’s M&E team and oversee the collection, management, analysis, and use of project data, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into project implementations to improve the quality of interventions and outcomes continuously.

Read more and apply

 

Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations: Evaluation Specialist - Namibia

The Office of Evaluation (OED) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is launching an evaluation of FAO's country programme in Namibia, covering 2019 to 2024. OED is seeking qualified regional and national consultants to join the evaluation team.

Candidates should have demonstrated evaluation experience and a background in sectors related to FAO’s areas of work in Namibia (including agriculture, fisheries, land, water and environment).

Apply here

Application Deadline: May 30, 2024

 


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Keep staying safe! 

 

Cloneshouse is an international development consulting firm operating in Nigeria as Cloneshouse, with over 13 years of experience in providing technical assistance to government and non-government organizations in monitoring and evaluation.

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