In this analysis, Oludotun Babayemi examines Nigeria's M&E policy through the lenses of coordination, methodology, and technology adoption. The review reveals that while the policy effectively coordinates implementation and emphasizes the value of technology integration, it falls short in acknowledging and incorporating traditional knowledge systems and Indigenous evaluation methods.
Read more to discover how Oludotun Babayemi's review of Nigeria's M&E policy sheds light on its strengths and weaknesses.
https://www.cloneshouse.com/2024/06/23/a-review-of-the-nigeria-monitoring-and-evaluation-policy/
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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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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Writing Proposals
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 organisations, 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:
Fee: NGN 46,000/ $50 per course
Special Offer: Registering two or more staff members from the same organization will earn you a 10% discount on the MEL Bootcamp fee.
To apply at a discounted rate, kindly click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwWI7suXxDZRly-0baA5VEXzXD4Sr3fU3KAKdelJTNxFVYpA/viewform
For more details
https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/
Join us for an informative session on 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 better understand how to effectively measure their projects' impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! Register now to secure your spot.
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Curious Minds partners with Goldsmiths University of London and the Cultural Learning Alliance to answer three questions.
· Why evaluate?
· What IS impact evaluation?
· How can you evaluate impact?
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Join this briefing event to learn how to get the most from this guide and ask any questions you may have about designing your first evaluation and planning and managing the processes for a successful set-up.
Key topics to be covered:
· Define your problem statement
· Identify the evidence you need and how to gather it
· Pilot your innovation
· Set up an effective evaluation process
· Share your results in an impactful way
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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
Traditional evaluation alone is no longer adequate to measure the impact of initiatives that address complex problems. Effective evaluators must also embrace their role as innovators and change-makers to bring about social transformation. Whether you’re a professional evaluator, program manager, grant-maker or leader, our program will help you apply transformative and culturally responsive evaluation principles.
Join this live info session to learn if the program is right for you. Reserve your spot now, and you will receive details on accessing the online event.
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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
Join this I Learn Saturday webinar on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) facilitated by Cassange Bitère. This webinar is essential for nonprofit professionals, project managers, and anyone looking to maximize impact through practical assessment and feedback processes.
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The Virtual Advanced Project Evaluation Management (APEM) training is a self-paced, six-week practical course with exams and a Certificate of Competence upon submitting all course outputs (tasks & assignments). This six-week course provides 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 will continue in September with exclusive modules designed to enhance your monitoring and evaluation skills. With the APEM course, you can stay ahead of the curve and maximize your impact in 2024.
At the end of this APEM course, you’ll 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 - October 18, 2024
Cost: USD 300 ($300) OR NGN 128,700
Duration: 6 weeks (Self-paced)
Apply by clicking on the link below:
https://www.cloneshouse.com/services/apem/
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Curious Minds: The Art of Impact Evaluation | July 22nd to 29th, 2024, 3:30 to 5:00 PM WAT
By the end of this session, you will understand the importance of evaluation, the concept of impact evaluation, and the methods to evaluate impact effectively.
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Evaluate: Strategies and Insights into Evaluation Plans for NSF ATE Proposals | July 24, 2024, 18:00 PM WAT
In this webinar, attendees will understand the essential elements of an evaluation plan and learn how to integrate evaluation throughout other elements of your proposal. The webinar will explore practical strategies for writing evaluation questions, identifying evaluation indicators, and developing evaluation data matrixes. Attendees will be provided with just-in-time resources for writing a strong evaluation section that is both clear and compelling.
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Asia-Pacific Evaluation Association: Evaluation of Development Cooperation: The Case of Digitalised Entrepreneurship Training in Emerging Economies | Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM WAT
Join this insightful webinar on the "Evaluation of Development Cooperation: The Case of Digitalised Entrepreneurship Training in Emerging Economies." This session will explore the impact and effectiveness of digital entrepreneurship training programs in fostering economic growth and innovation in developing regions. Learn about successful case studies, challenges, and best practices in implementing these digital initiatives. Experts will share their experiences and provide valuable insights on measuring outcomes and ensuring sustainable development.
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Prevention Practitioners Network (PPN) and Institute for Strategic Dialogue: Insights for Intervention - How Research and Analysis Can Inform Prevention | Tuesday, July 30 2024, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm WAT
This workshop will focus on bridging the divide between research, analysis, and practical application. Practitioners are best positioned to identify where more research is needed in the field, how it applies to their practice, and what they need most. This workshop will bring practitioners together to discuss the evolving landscape of targeted violence prevention and how research and analysis can best inform their practice.
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Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE): Integrating Monitoring and Evaluation | Thursday, 1st August 2024, 12:00 - 13:00 WAT
Monitoring and Evaluation are critical parts of the SHDF programme. Understanding how a finished project performs against its design increases the chances of successful decarbonisation. This masterclass will cover identifying what needs to be monitored and measured and applying what we learn to future decarbonisation projects.
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Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway: Setting Outcomes and Indicators | Tuesday, 20 August 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.
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Alison Carter & Charlotte Rose: Present with Impact Fundamentals | Wednesday, August 28 2024, 9:30 am - 11:00 am WAT
So often, potentially brilliant presentations lack impact due to a focus on content over delivery. This 90-minute online seminar will increase your confidence and impact and reduce stress. We will empower you with easy techniques to enhance your communication capability and impact.
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Thoughts on Infographics and Data Storytelling | Read here
Unlocking Data: Extracting Data Tables from PDFs with Power Query | Read here
Working with Lived and Living Experience Researchers: A Practical Framework | Read here
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/
Management Sciences for Health (MSH): Monitoring and Evaluation/ Health Systems Strengthening Officer (5 months Consultancy) | Akwa Ibom and Adamawa states Nigeria.
The M&E/HSS Officer will be supervised by and report to the State Coordinator in Akwa Ibom State. S/he will provide technical leadership of PMI-S Project’s surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (SME) and health systems strengthening (HSS) interventions, including the rollout of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonates, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health (RMNCAEH) plans in the states with other HSS activities as well as generating strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices. The position will use analyzed and triangulated HMIS, LMIS, and surveillance data at strategic policy and management discussions to influence state HSS.
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Application Deadline: Not specified
Big Smile Foundation: MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Officer | Borno State, Nigeria.
The Big Smile Foundation seeks a highly skilled and experienced MEAL Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of MEAL systems and tools, conduct assessments and evaluations, and ensure accountability and learning across our programs.
Register here
Application Deadline: July 12th, 2024
EngenderHealth: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director | Abuja (FCT) Nigeria.
Working under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the MEL Director will provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all MEL activities. The MEL Director will be responsible for developing and implementing all MEL activities, including regular performance monitoring and reporting, developing the Project Management Plan (PMP), and any special studies or operational research. The MEL Director will monitor sub-awardees’ progress toward agreed milestones and provide MEL capacity-strengthening support.
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Application Deadline: Not specified
Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (TECH4DEV): Monitoring and Evaluation Associate | Lagos state, Nigeria
Develop and implement M&E frameworks and data collection instruments to track program performance and outcomes. Analyze data and trends to inform program design and policy advocacy efforts. Design data collection tools, conduct field visits, and analyze data to measure impact and identify areas for improvement. Employ statistical software and data visualization tools to uncover trends and patterns. Synthesize findings into clear and compelling narratives. Prepare M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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Application Deadline: Not specified
Jhpiego: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director | Abuja, Nigeria
Jhpiego seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director to provide technical leadership, oversight and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for an upcoming USAID integrated reproductive maternal, newborn and child health program. The project aims to reduce maternal, newborn, and child mortality and morbidity and strengthen the quality of care at primary health care levels in (as yet) to be determined in the states of Nigeria.
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Application Deadline: Not specified
USAID Healthcare Financing and Human Resources for Health Activity: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Director | Abuja, Nigeria
Abt seeks a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Director for Nigeria's anticipated five-year USAID-funded Healthcare Financing and Human Resources for Health Activity. The MERL Director’s responsibilities will be to lead and manage all aspects of project Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Research; provide substantial technical expertise to both project and local government MERL activities; manage any operations research or results analyses and related dissemination; ensure synergistic and positive relationships between the MERL team and technical teams including on technical activities and training; facilitate continuous integration of Activity MERL findings and recommendations into programmatic activities; and serve as a member of the senior management team. You will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, and report to the Chief of Party (COP). The position is contingent upon the project award to the Abt consortium.
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Application Deadline: July 16th, 2024.
ACDI/VOCA: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead, Nigeria
ACDI/VOCA is seeking a MEL Lead for an upcoming program in Nigeria funded by USAID. The $25-50 million USAID Nigeria Food Basket Activity aims to increase the productivity and competitiveness of select value chains (maize, rice, and horticulture) and markets by building capacities of agri-businesses, removing barriers to investments, and developing innovative financial products. The MEL Lead will manage the program’s performance monitoring and learning plans and develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative measurement tools. They will supervise the M&E team in conducting baseline and annual data collection surveys, reporting, and building the M&E capacity of implementing partners. The program is anticipated to start in 2025, and this position will be based in Nigeria.
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Application Deadline: Not specified
Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi): Senior Technical Officer Monitoring & Evaluation | Anambra State, Nigeria
The Senior Technical Officer will provide technical assistance on robust M&E systems to ensure the reporting of quality data that accurately reflects project performance. S/he will be responsible for supporting and coordinating data collection, collation, quality assurance, data entry reporting and analytics. S/he will work with the head office, state-level M&E staff, and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities. S/he will support the development of a quality management system, including supporting appropriate data analysis and reporting, produce high-quality analysis products regularly for the monitoring and evaluation of the project and ensure that the quality of program/project monitoring and evaluation in the facilities/sites is of international standard by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms and tools to ensure quality.
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Application Deadline: July 12th, 2024
United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF): Chief of Planning and Monitoring section | Antananarivo, Madagascar
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Chief of the Planning and Monitoring section will be responsible for the overall contribution of the section to the Country Programme Planning and Monitoring. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the CO operates with a coherent, up-to-date results framework that can accurately inform the office of progress against planned Country Programme results and for providing the CO with strategies to continually enhance management based on results and ensuring that management structures such as the CMT have the information required to make informed decisions.
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Application Deadline: July 22nd, 2024.
Options - Consultancy Services: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Lead | Kenya and UK
Health Financing Advisors will support designing, implementing and monitoring health financing approaches to achieve universal health coverage. This may include Technical support to strengthen public financial management (PFM) processes within the health sector to align with the country’s health financing objectives. Technical assistance to governments as they design and implement health financing reforms, focusing on resilience and primary healthcare-centred universal health coverage. Technical support and advocacy for domestic resource mobilization for health in transition. Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria, Kenya or the UK.
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Application Deadline: July 21st 2024
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