In this week's brief, we delve into the fundamental concepts of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), shedding light on their indispensable roles in project management. Discover how monitoring, as a planned and routine data-gathering process, sets the foundation for comprehensive evaluation. Explore evaluation theories, various evaluation types, and common assumptions surrounding M&E.
To read the full article, please click on the link: https://www.cloneshouse.com/2022/02/25/the-practice-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-an-introduction/
Also included in this newsletter are;
10 M&E Jobs,
10 M&E Training & Workshops,
3 M&E Resources,
5 Capacity Strengthening Programmes.
Read more below 👇.
[Please note that the application deadline is today]
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: May 6 to May 24, 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 FREE 2-hour online workshop where you will learn the complete process of developing interactive data dashboards for project Monitoring and Evaluation using Google Forms and PowerBI.
The great thing about this course is that all our case studies and examples are drawn from the social impact/humanitarian work field, which means you will be able to apply the skills to your line of work immediately.
Register here
The second Youth in Evaluation Week 2024 will be held from 8 to 12 July 2024, building on the success of the first Youth in Evaluation week.
Aligned with the UN Summit of the Future 2024, this gathering of the global evaluation community will amplify dialogue on intergenerational solidarity for transformative evaluation and build momentum for enhancing meaningful youth engagement in evaluation.
The overarching theme for Youth in Evaluation Week 2024 is ‘Upholding Youth in Evaluation standards’.
The week's events will explore six dimensions of the standards—leadership and accountability, practice, advocacy and capacity building, knowledge management and communication, human resources, and financial resources—for advancing intergenerational partnerships in evaluation.
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/
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.
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Evaluating and measuring your organisation's social impact will help you plan, manage, and improve the effectiveness of your work. It can also make your organisation more attractive to funders, donors, and beneficiaries.
In this webinar we will explore the tools and techniques needed in order to evaluate, measure and demonstrate your impact.
We will cover:
theory of change
measuring outcomes
measurement tools
involving service users
communicating your impact
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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
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/
Evaluating policy engagement and impact is notoriously complex - policy impact can be diffuse and hard to track. Surveys are one tool for collecting quantitative and qualitative data on the impact and efficacy of a programme or piece of research, but many people find these just plain painful. The aim of this event is to familiarise the audience with how to design effective surveys that evaluate the impact of their work while placing a minimum response burden on respondents, as well as how to analyse and interpret the survey responses.
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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 that 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: 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/
This session will cover designing program evaluations, evaluating nonprofit results, using program evaluation results to improve program design, and the tools and systems to evaluate nonprofit programs. Come with your questions or you can send them to npii@svpdallas.org.
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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/
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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Get Grants: FREE Online Introduction to Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Workshop | Thu, 6 Jun 2024 11:00 - 12:00 WAT
This workshop will explore the importance of including a range of data in funding applications to improve your chance of fundraising success. Check out our Online Using Data to Increase Fundraising Success Course here.
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How to Apply PSE Across Development Sectors: 7 Tips From USAID/Vietnam | 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/
UNICEF: Research and Evaluation Specialist
Under the supervision of the Chief Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, the incumbent will be accountable for conducting quality evaluations, research, and studies to strengthen accountability, identify high-impact, cost-effective strategies for scale-up, and strengthen the capacities of UNICEF staff and partners.
Apply here
Halcyon: Monitoring and Evaluation Lead
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead: This lead will oversee all M&E components of the programme, including leading technical experts and liaising with FCDO and FCDO implementing partners on all M&E aspects of the PMEL project.
Apply here
UNDP: International Consultant- to conduct Midterm Review and Revision of UN Women Liaison Office to AU and UNECA Strategic Note (2023 – 2025)
The consultants will work under the overall guidance of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Specialist and the LO senior management and team members for all day-to-day matters.
Apply here
UNDP: Monitoring & Evaluation Intern, Kigali
The M&E Intern will support the Sustainable Growth Unit in various tasks related to data collection, analysis, reporting, and program evaluation. The intern will gain hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluating projects and contribute to the organization's efforts to assess the effectiveness and impact of our programs.
Apply here
UNESCO: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Yaounde
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for ensuring the alignment of programmes and project implementation and the achievement of the main expected results of the strategy by providing professional expertise and technical assistance in the management cycle of programmes and projects, including, but not limited to, planning, establishment of a system of monitoring & evaluation (M&E), data quality assurance, reporting and capacity building with special attention to the participation of key stakeholders.
Apply here
International Rescue Committee (IRC): Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Under the supervision of the M&E Officer, the M&E Assistant will support in data collection, summarizing, compiling, dissemination, storage, and timely reporting of all forms in Health, Nutrition, WPE, and RH/HIV programs. Key responsibilities will be entering facility reports into IRHIS and building the capacity among information systems users at the facility and administration levels within the IRC programs.
Apply here
UNICEF: National Consultant for Scoping of Multigrade Teaching Practices in Nigeria
UNICEF is seeking the services of an international consultant with experience in conducting mixed methods research and in the analysis of education data to inform evidence-based interventions and system-strengthening support for building alternative learning pathway models and distance learning opportunities, development of strategy papers as well as an understanding of the OOSC phenomenon in sub-Saharan Africa.
Apply here
TechnoServe: MEL Specialist
The MEL Specialist will work under the supervision of the project manager in Abuja or Kaduna state to coordinate data collection, the project’s learning agenda, data analysis, and reporting across all the project components. In addition, S/he will gather data, monitor performance, and provide guidance to sub-awardees in line with the project's result framework.
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Society for Family Health: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the design, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness and impact of program deliverables.
He/She will be involved in developing comprehensive frameworks, tools, and methodologies to track key performance indicators, analyze data, and generate actionable insights for programmatic improvements.
The M&E manager will focus on evidence-based decision-making and collaborate closely with program teams, stakeholders, and partners.
Apply here
Heartland Alliance: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
The Senior M&E Officer will analyze state-level data monthly and submit approved reports to the Regional Office, donors, local partners, and other relevant parties. He/She will ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are met with timely, relevant, triangulated, and well-analyzed data.
Apply here
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