Are you aware of the profound impact that academic testing, teaching, and learner behaviour have on each other? The washback effect, as described by Fulcher & Davidson (2007), reveals a reciprocal relationship between these three crucial elements. In this insightful article, Joel Arogunyo, an accomplished Alumna of the Cloneshouse African Internship Program, delves into the washback effect and its potential to transform education evaluation in Africa.
To read more on this, click the link below;
https://www.cloneshouse.com/2023/03/09/decolonising-education-evaluation-in-africa/
Also included in this newsletter are;
10 M&E Jobs,
8 M&E Training & Workshops,
3 M&E Resources,
7 Capacity Strengthening Programmes.
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Happy Children's Day! At Cloneshouse, we believe in inspiring the next generation to dream big. As children aspire to become doctors or engineers, we envision a future where they proudly say, "I want to be an M&E professional!" Let's raise kids who value data, evidence, and impactful decision-making, shaping a world where their insights lead to meaningful change. Here's to nurturing M&E-conscious minds for a brighter tomorrow!
The Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) now accepts applications for the 2024 cohort.
YLDP aims to strengthen and enable youth leadership and activism in Nigeria by empowering young change leaders in tertiary institutions to advocate for national development and create sustainable social interventions through the sustainability and advocacy track of the programme.
This five-month Journey promises to be an exciting, inspiring, and engaging experience. Females and People with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please visit bit.ly/YLDP-2024 to apply, choose the track you are most interested in, and send your application today.
In 2011, government leaders and civil society advocates created a unique partnership to promote transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable governance. Next week, Oludotun Babayemi, Global Future Officer at Cloneshouse, will join other professionals to discuss top open government data sets, share lessons on open government efforts, explore who uses open data, and much more.
Discover how Open Government Data sets can inform decision-making, drive innovation, and promote transparency.
Click the link below to register;
https://opengovweek.org/event/which-open-government-data-sets-are-most-frequently-accessed/
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:
May 30, 2024: Application Closes
June 14, 2024: Successful Candidates Announced
July 1, 2024: Successful Candidates onboarding/orientation
July 8, 2024: Successful Candidates admitted to online or in-person training
September 12, 2024: Certification
Read more and apply below;
https://www.youthprep.org/2024/02/14/april2024-cohort/
Cloneshouse is seeking passionate, goal-oriented, diligent individuals interested in the growing field of Monitoring and Evaluation and willing to invest time and effort to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of the various Monitoring and Evaluation components, including the best practices that are obtainable per time. As a Monitoring & Evaluation Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in M&E methodologies and contribute to our evaluation projects.
Eligible Countries (Only apply for this internship if you’re resident 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, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, and Togo. Applicants MUST be fluent in English (Written and Spoken).
Here's the best part: after three months, you'll transition to a host organization in your designated country, where you'll apply your skills in a real-world setting for those three months!
Our past interns are now working in institutions, such as Malteser International, Plan International, Christian Aid, International Rescue Committee, Aspilos Foundation, Youth Hub Africa, Research and Development Without Borders (RWDB), Kimpact Development Initiative, Arqaam Monitoring & Evaluation, Ministry of Trade, Industry (The Gambia), Regional Integration and Employment, Teach the Child Initiative, Catholic Relief Services, Federal Ministry of Health(Abuja, Nigeria), International Food Policy Research Institute, Society for Family Health, amongst others. Some have become Cloneshouse LLC Country Directors in their home countries.
Read more to 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
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:
Expertise in data analysis and visualization
Proficiency in Evaluation Approaches and Reporting
How to use Artificial Intelligence for thematic analysis
Practical skills and tools to kickstart a MEL Career
Tips on structuring effective CVs and Cover Letters
Access to industry experts and professionals
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:
Early bird Fee: NGN 36,800/$40 per course (early bird closes April 30, 2024)
Normal Fee: NGN 46,000/ $50 per course
For more details and registration, kindly click on the link below:
https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/
Join our 2-hour FREE training, where you will learn how to analyze, interpret and report results for research and survey data using SPSS. You will learn how to get data into SPSS, edit variable properties, and summarize your data using descriptive statistics and charts. You will also learn how to report your findings from your research using the APA format.
This training is the perfect introduction for anyone requiring statistics in their studies or work.
Register here
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:
Apply for jobs in the non-profit sector—thus securing new income to power your dreams and scale your impact.
Work as a Junior consultant or field enumerator. Help other NGOs develop their M&E Plans and charge your professional fee.
With your Certificate of Competency, apply for jobs as an M&E Assistant. Most development organizations, NGOs, and even SMEs seek such and pay a decent salary. You can even work remotely (locally or internationally)
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
Through this session, the Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action ( ALNAP ) and Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) will share the findings from their respective research on locally-led M&E and make evaluation findings accessible to communities (HAG, forthcoming). The panel will also feature experienced local evaluators who have engaged in this work and speak to their rich experience of balancing ambition with realism in their locally-led M&E practices.
Register here
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/
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:
Enhanced skill set in project evaluation techniques, enabling you to assess projects more effectively and accurately.
Improved project outcomes
Increased efficiency helps streamline processes and optimize resource utilization, leading to greater efficiency and cost savings.
You can apply for jobs as an M&E Officer or consultant with your Certificate of Competency. Most development organizations, NGOs, and even SMEs seek such and pay a decent salary. You can even work remotely (locally or internationally)
Date: September 9 to October 18, 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/
Every Premium 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.
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Engage with key organizations that commission monitoring and evaluations, institutions, and thought leaders worldwide.
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EE TIG: Tech-enabled Monitoring and Evaluation | May 30, 2024, 14:00 WAT
Join us for an insightful webinar on "Tech-enabled Monitoring and Evaluation" and discover how technology enhances the M&E landscape. This session will explore tools and technologies that enhance data collection, management, and analysis, making M&E more efficient and effective. Learn about real-world case studies, current trends, and best practices for implementing tech-enabled M&E in your projects.
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gLOCAL Evaluation Week: Unlocking Digital Pathways - A Toolkit for Young & Emerging Evaluators to Leverage Digital Tech in M&E. | June 4, 2024, 6:00 PM WAT
EvalYouth, a global network of Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs), envisions empowering professionals and promoting youth inclusion in evaluations globally. This abstract focuses on Task Force 1's (TF1) efforts within EvalYouth, specifically focusing on the profound implications of the digital era on professional trajectories.
The TF1 initiative has created a comprehensive toolkit to guide Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) in effectively engaging YEEs in leadership and governance structures. The toolkit identifies current engagement practices and provides practical steps to enhance YEE participation by leveraging insights from qualitative data, including interviews with VOPE leaders and YEEs, focus group discussions, and policy reviews.
gLOCAL Evaluation Week: Evaluation as Basis for Management and Policy Making June 5, 2024, 11:00 CEST
Evaluations provide useful data for steering decisions and policy dialogue based on knowledge, accountability and learning. But which methods and means are needed to adequately involve partners and stakeholders responsible for planning, implementation and steering of development measures in the evaluation process while ensuring timeliness and usefulness
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gLOCAL Evaluation Week: Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation: Tips, Tricks and Practical Usage | June 5, 2024, 4:00 PM CEST
In this gLOCAL event, we will explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in evaluation practices and its implications, drawing on:
UNFPA's Latest Strategy: Explore UNFPA's latest strategy for responsibly leveraging AI in evaluation. Discover how to navigate ethical considerations surrounding AI use in evaluation and gain insights into a roadmap focusing on specific evaluation use cases.
Practical Storytelling: Gain practical tips and insights to enhance accuracy and efficiency in key evaluation activities such as analysis, writing, and review. Through engaging storytelling, we'll showcase effective strategies to harness AI's potential in improving evaluation practices.
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gLOCAL Evaluation Week: The Role of Parliamentarian Networks Such as APNODE in Advocating and Advancing Policy Solutions for Transformational Change | June 6, 2024, 11:00 AM WAT
Discuss how networks like APNODE play a critical role in shaping policy agendas and driving impactful change across sectors, and share case studies, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration to achieve meaningful results.
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gLOCAL Evaluation Week: Evaluation and Transformational Change: Driving Sustainable Change in Agriculture | June 6, 2024, 2:00 PM WAT
Join us for an engaging session on "Evaluation and Transformational Change: Driving Sustainable Change in Agriculture." Discover how rigorous evaluation practices can foster transformative shifts in agricultural systems. Learn strategies to implement sustainable changes that benefit farmers and ecosystems alike. Gain insights from experts on overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities in agricultural development. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement towards a sustainable agricultural future.
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gLOCAL Evaluation Week: Evaluation Capacity Development Through Country-Led Evaluation - Insights From Malawi. | June 5, 2024, 4:00 PM WAT
Most of the evaluations conducted in the Global South are conducted and led by development partners – with very few commissioned by the government. Country-led Evaluations are a platform for building hands-on capacities in managing, commissioning, and evidence use. The event "Capacity Development through Country-led Evaluation: Insights from Malawi" will present our collaborative journey in evaluating the unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation through an unconditional urban cash intervention in Malawi’s urban hotspots.
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In a consortium led by Alinea and Cloneshouse as a partner, we have been selected as Supplier on the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO): GDD LOT 11 Global Delivery Framework for the five Low-Value Lots for Economic Development and Trade: Lot 8: Climate Change; Lot 9: Health and Humanitarian; Lot 10: Education, Gender and Social Inclusion; Lot 11: Economic Development and Trade Lot 14: Governance.
In a consortium led by Alinea and Cloneshouse as a partner, we have been selected as a Supplier on the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO): Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA) for the two low-value lots for Monitoring; and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
Baseline study of Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) “Little Steps – Big Help. Tackling Malaria and Malnutrition among Infants and Mothers” Project in Lagos, Oyo and Ogun States
Development of data collection instruments for the NIYEAP project by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) and facilitation of Monitoring and Evaluation Training across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal capital territory for the NIYEAP Project.
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.
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 Ministry of Budget and National Planning on assessing the M&E Capacity and M&E Policy Compliance for M&E of 40 Federal Ministries, Department, and Agencies
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/
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 focus areas 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!
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.
Danish Refugee Council: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager - Abuja, Nigeria
Under the line management of the PDQ Manager, the MEAL Manager is responsible for leading and managing the MEAL unit while ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. S/he also ensures effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning strategies, and global standards implementation, supports mainstreaming MEAL throughout the PCM and reinforces quality programme management. The MEAL Manager is responsible for providing support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities, overseeing, and working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator, Accountability & Learning (A&L) Specialist, and Information Management (IM) Officer.
Apply here
Application Deadline: May 27, 2024
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
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst - Banjul Gambia
UNDP in The Gambia is working to strengthen and provide a broad response to the people of The Gambia’s aspirations for a transparent, accountable, and responsive transition to democracy. Increasing citizen engagement and, in particular, the active participation of women and youth is an important focus, including the Gambian diaspora, considering its substantial technical and financial contributions to good governance and national development. UNDP works to ensure equal access to justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups across the country, working in close collaboration with a range of partners and Stakeholders and justice sector institutions.
Apply here
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Jhpiego: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Kampala, Uganda
Jhpiego seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support and implement monitoring and evaluation activities for the Unitaid-funded project to mitigate antimalarial drug resistance in Uganda through interventions that rapidly diversify artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) use. The project will implement interventions that rapidly diversify artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) use. The project goal is to enable widespread access to affordable health products through scale-up by government and partners to contribute to the global health response to diseases that predominantly affect people in LMICs.
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Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Committed To Good (CTG): VAC-12016 Field Monitoring Officer - Yaoundé
The Field Monitoring Officer reports to the Chief of the Field Office with a primary focus on high-frequency field-based monitoring of the evolving humanitarian situation & emergency response. This includes ensuring that the response meets quality standards & is appropriate to the needs of affected communities. The Field Monitoring Officer is expected to provide substantive feedback based on their on-the-ground verification, which will help inform our client's decision-making, support resource mobilization & external reporting on progress.
Apply here
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The Specialist shall be responsible for developing a project Monitoring and Evaluation system and supporting the definition of project indicators, baselines, mid-targets, and final targets. The specialist shall consider M&E Systems implemented by FAO and GEF as a reference. The specialist shall establish working relations with the other consultants, especially those involved in topics interlinked with these ToRs.
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Application Deadline: June 5, 2024
United Nations Development Programme: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Head of the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU) and the Project Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will strengthen the monitoring, evaluation and reporting function within the dedicated project(s) through effective implementation of the evaluation framework, conduct of rigorous thematic evaluations and adherence to quality reporting. As such, the M&E Officer will design objective evaluations that address the project's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of results. The incumbent will ensure that evaluations are carried out credibly and systematically and that evaluation lessons and recommendations are applied in program design.
Apply here
Application Deadline: June 5, 2024
Healthy Learners: Director of Monitoring and Evaluation - Lusaka
We seek a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as Director of Monitoring and Evaluation. As a key management team member, this role involves developing the systems, frameworks, and best practices around the collection, analysis and quality control of our data. The ideal candidate will possess strategic thinking, leadership skills, and effective communication abilities, capable of driving the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to measure organizational impact. You will also serve as a data champion within the organization to ensure routine and effective use of quality data and information to support program design and decision-making.
Apply here
Application Deadline: June 6, 2024
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