Cloneshouse Brief  

Friday, May 31, 2024

Approaches in Monitoring and Evaluation for Ensuring Transparency and Responsiveness

Join Richard Omeje, a passionate changemaker with a background in Geology and expertise in data analysis, as he shares proven M&E approaches to enhance accountability and transparency in child rights initiatives. Through this valuable resource, you'll discover how M&E ensures responsiveness and meets the needs of children. Learn how to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of children worldwide.

 

To read the full resource, click below;

https://www.cloneshouse.com/2023/07/13/strengthening-accountability-in-child-rights-programs-approaches-in-monitoring-and-evaluation-for-ensuring-transparency-and-responsiveness/

 

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Apply Now! Application for Cloneshouse African Internship Program

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

 


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/ 

 


Artificial Intelligence and Evaluation: Tips, Tricks and Practical Usage

 

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.

Register here

 


Apply for the Young Leadership Development Programme

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.

 


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 

 

 


Roots & Relations Section of CJPE Accepting Submissions

 

Call for submissions for the fourth issue of R&R: Full submissions are due June 28, 2024, for consideration to be published in the “Roots and Relations: Celebrating Good Medicine in Evaluation” (R&R) section in the December 2024 issue.

To find the full call for submissions, visit the CJPE page and click on the link for more information.

To learn more about the R&R section, visit the CJPE page and scroll to the bottom to expand the R&R section.

Full submissions should be made through the Manuscript Central online system at https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/utp_cjpe.

 

Read more to apply

 


How Evaluations Can Make Transformational Change Inclusive and Equitable: Lessons From Country Contexts | June 3, 2024, 8:30 AM WAT

With the deadline for achieving SDGs just 6 years away, policymakers increasingly realise the need to adopt transformational changes to solve a host of interconnected issues. Inclusion and equity are at the centre of public initiatives, and evaluators are dutybound to provide policymakers insights on the efficacy of program design in delivering results while focusing on inclusion and equity. The panel discussion draws from experiences of middle- and lower-income countries to delve deeper into the subjects of inclusion and equity in the thematic food security and nutrition sector.

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Evaluation for Transformation: The Power Of Feminist Approaches

During the event, a group of expert feminist evaluators will share their experience using feminist approaches and methods for evaluation and the lessons they have learned that could help other evaluation efforts be more influential towards transformational change.

Join this roundtable to find out how you can contribute to transformation change by incorporating feminist approaches into your evaluation practice.

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/

 


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

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:  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/

 


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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.

 

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.

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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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Evaluation Essentials for Non-Evaluators: Understanding the Basics and Benefits of Evaluation | June 26, 2024, 6:00 PM WAT

This webinar is designed for project PIs, staff, grants professionals, and non-evaluators new to evaluation or those who want a basic refresher. We will cover the fundamental concepts of evaluation, its importance, and how it can benefit your project. In addition, we will share practical strategies for finding and selecting an evaluator for your proposal, including what to do if your institution doesn’t allow the selection of an evaluator before your grant is awarded.

Register here

 

ActivityInfo: Survey Design and Implementation - Real-life Examples from the Field | June 27, 2024. 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.

The series is addressed to entry/intermediate-level professionals. To benefit from the complete course, it is highly recommended that you join or watch the recordings of all webinars in consecutive order.

Register here

 

ARK Webinar: Monitoring and Evaluation | Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:00 - 17:00 WAT

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 gain a deeper understanding of how to measure their projects' impact effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! Register now to secure your spot.

Register here

 


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Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs

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. 

Apply here

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

 

Food for the Hungry: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Uganda

The MEAL Officer will be responsible for effective and high-quality planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and reporting of food for the Hungry Nutrition Project. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will also support analysis and documentation and facilitate the sharing of insights gained from learning experiences. The post holder will liaise closely with the partners who have established the overall monitoring, verification, and evaluation framework.

Apply here

Application Deadline: June 6, 2024

 

United Nations Development Program: Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst - Freetown, Sierra Leone

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and overall supervision from the Head of the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU), and in close coordination with the Programme staff, the M&E Analyst provides support in the execution of services in the PMSU. By managing data and facilitating program implementation, the M&E Analyst supports the design, planning, and management of the program and projects. The M&E Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

Apply here

Application Deadline: June 14, 2024

 

UNOPS: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Senior Officer - Kampala, Uganda

Starting in 2024 for 48 months, the Cities Alliance (UNOPS) will be responsible for the indirect management of the “Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacement-Affected Communities” (SUIDAC) in Sub-Saharan African cities, financed by the European Union. The Action will address the nexus between forced displacement and urban development in five Sub-Saharan countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.

Apply here

Application Deadline: June 25, 2024
 

Danish Refugee Council (DRC): Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Manager

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: June 2, 2024

 

Management Sciences for Health (MSH): Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning.

We seek a Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) for a USAID-supported health program in Nigeria. The MERL Director will strengthen the scope's monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning elements, especially generating and sharing learning across states and ensuring alignment of the Theory of Change (TOC) framework with state, national, and global measurement frameworks.

Apply here

 

eHealth Africa: Associate Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) 

Apply here

 

Management Sciences for Health (MSH): Malaria Service Delivery/M&E Volunteer 

The volunteer will provide programmatic support to the PMI-S Akwa Ibom state project office. Depending on their core competencies and approved volunteering assignments, this volunteering will allow individuals to gain experience and skills in the following areas.

Apply here

Application Deadline: June 7, 2024

 


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