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Friday, August 2, 2024

Announcing Our 7-Month M&E European Internship Opportunity

Are you a passionate, goal-oriented individual looking to dive into the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)? If so, the Cloneshouse European Internship Program (CEIP) might be the perfect opportunity for you. The Cloneshouse European Internship Program seeks candidates from Belgium,  Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands,  and Sweden. 

Designed for young professionals eager to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of M&E, this program offers a unique chance to work with teams across Africa, North America, and Europe. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting internship opportunity. The application deadline is Monday, August 19, 2024

To know more and apply for this opportunity,, click the link below; 

https://www.cloneshouse.com/2024/08/02/the-cloneshouse-european-internship-program-what-you-need-to-know/

 

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Cloneshouse Named Youth in Evaluation Emerging Super Champion at Global Launch Event

 

Cloneshouse is deeply committed to excellence in monitoring and evaluation, and we are thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a Youth in Evaluation Emerging Super Champion at the inaugural Youth in Evaluation Champion Awards. This honour underscores our dedication to empowering the next generation of evaluators.

To learn more, click the link below; 

https://www.cloneshouse.com/2024/07/10/cloneshouse-named-youth-in-evaluation-emerging-super-champion-at-global-launch-event/

 


 Amplifying and Empowering Voices in Evaluation

Evaluation 2024 will bring together new evaluators and established professionals to collaborate and create a stronger future. Based on peer-to-peer learning, it will focus on mentoring those new to our field and elevating fresh perspectives throughout our community. Together, we will foster an inclusive environment where all voices are valued. Working hand in hand, evaluators of all backgrounds and experiences will have a voice in shaping our future.

Read more to apply

 


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

 


Informational Session: Cloneshouse European Internship Programme (CEIP) | August 8, 2024, 5 PM CET

Take advantage of our informational session with Cloneshouse Business Development Associate- EU Region, Magdalene Nickel, to better understand all the Cloneshouse European 5nternship Programme (CEIP) is all about. Come curious and ready with questions! 

 

You can register using the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdeysrDwsHNO2IUtFwc9-8NQhUpP-IEkF

 


SAMEA 9th Biennial Conference 2024

This year’s theme, “Vuca-Vuka! Catalysing Change through Monitoring and Evaluation”, will highlight 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. The hope is that the SAMEA Conference will inspire and capacitate participants to implement an adaptive, collaborative and innovative approach to their M&E practice to help us collectively steer South Africa toward equitable and sustainable development.

Read more and apply

 


Call for National Consultants to Join Us

Cloneshouse is pre-positioning with its partners to deliver FCDO and the European Union Framework Contracts in Africa. Consequently, we are looking for consultants who have experience in delivering FCDO and or European Union programmes in Nigeria and other African countries - specifically in the following thematic area:

If you have expertise in the above area, kindly complete the form in the link below:

https://forms.gle/rM828C74gN4aFChH7

 


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 

 


Africa Evidence Week 2024

The Africa Evidence Network is hosting Africa Evidence Week 2024, which will take place from 19 to 23 August 2024. The week-long celebration of African evidence-informed decision-making is a true reflection of how only together can it become a reality. Africa Evidence Week 2024's objective is to showcase and promote the state of evidence-informed decision-making on the continent, specifically highlighting the contribution of young and emerging leaders in African EIDM.

Read more and apply

 


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 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:

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/

 


2024 National Evaluation Capacities Conference

 

The main theme of the 2024 NEC conference is “Responsive Evaluation: For Government, For Inclusion, For the Future.” This theme underscores the importance of sharing progress and lessons learned in strengthening national evaluation systems, their role in achieving the SDGs and other development goals, and how new technologies and approaches in evaluation can facilitate these.

The 2024 NEC conference once again offers Government representatives at all levels, private sector, civil society, academia, United Nations agencies and other international organizations an opportunity to share progress, lessons, innovations, experiences, and perspectives in strengthening national monitoring and evaluation systems.

Read more and apply

 


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.

 

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.

Register here

 

RedR UK: Forecasting Success: Building Effective M&E Plans for Anticipatory Action | Tuesday, 20th August 2024, 14:00 - 16:00 WAT            

This course is designed to equip humanitarian practitioners working with Early Warning Systems with the skills to plan, interpret and communicate monitoring and evaluation approaches in an Anticipatory Action framework.

Register here

 

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.

Register here

 

Fast Track Impact: Influencing Policy | Monday 2nd, Sept 2024, 10:00 - 13:00 WAT

You will learn how to use tools to plan policy impacts more effectively and efficiently and have the opportunity to discuss the merits of informing versus influencing policy before exercising to critique and discuss different policy briefs, infographics, and presentations. The course allows you to safely debate and consider your ethical boundaries to become more relational and impactful.

Register here

 

RedR UK: Data Collections Essentials | Thursday, 5th September 2024, 14:00 - 16:00 WAT

The course is tailored for professionals involved in collecting or managing humanitarian data. The primary focus is on individuals who aim to improve their understanding of data literacy and data collection or better understand sources of humanitarian data. This course aims to introduce data collection in humanitarian emergencies to enable participants to plan and utilise the most effective data collection method to support their aims. 

Register here 

 

Research Impact Academy: Research Impact Summit 2024 | Thursday, 5th Sept 2024, 00:00 - Friday, 6th Sept 2024 08:00 WAT

Participating in this summit will revolutionize how you plan and execute your impact initiatives, whether you are a newcomer to research impact or a seasoned expert.

Register here

 


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Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs

 

British Council:  Senior Consultant |  Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt - Rivers States, Nigeria

To support implementing the Cultural Relations gender equality strategy and EDI action plan; provide expert advice and support our global programmes and contracts to deliver gender equality outcomes; and contribute to and manage research, thought leadership and advocacy for gender equality themes across our cultural engagement work. The role will build the skills and capacities of colleagues to integrate gender equality and inclusion into projects and programmes and support the development and implementation of Cultural Engagement systems and processes to ensure gender equality is addressed. 

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 5th, 2024.

 

Jhpiego: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant | Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi Nigeria

The M & E Assistant will work to support data collection, verification and reporting for the AMPLI-PPHI project in Kebbi State. The M & E Assistant will work closely with the Data Analyst and State Program Officer in ensuring timely and accurate assessment, monitoring and research data management, and reporting, contributing to the development of paper-based and/or mobile data collection tools, and adherence to standard operating procedures, including routine data quality assessments.

Apply here

Application Deadline: Not Specified

 

Jhpiego: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director |  Abuja, Nigeria

Provide strategic direction and leadership on MEL to ensure the project achieves its goals and corresponding objectives and targets. Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to efficiently track, use and disseminate performance indicators and results over the project's life, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations. Develop and oversee the implementation of robust context-appropriate systems for data collection, quality assurance, analysis and reporting on activity outputs/outcomes and program quality. Lead results reporting to USAID, providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, and required reporting.

Apply here

Application Deadline: Not Specified

 

United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF): National Consultant Final Survey KOICA Project (2021 – 2024) | Yaoundé, Cameroon (Remote)

The overall objective of the final survey is to assess the progress made on the project's effect and output indicators in all six targeted municipalities between 2021 and 2024. Quantitative data collection will also be extended to other sectors not covered by the baseline survey, such as health, HIV, nutrition, and household living conditions. In addition, two other communes (Batouri in the department of Kadey and Ngoura in the department of Lom and Djerem) will be included.

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2024.

 

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA): Project Coordinator | Addis Ababa, 

The consultant will be responsible for coordinating the programme's successful operation. She/he will be based at the African Union Commission under the overall guidance of the Commissioner DARBE, direct supervision by UNEP Addis Ababa Liaison Office to AUC, UNECA, and Representative to Ethiopia, and additional supervision by the Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy—DARBE.

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 5th, 2024.

 

USIU-Africa:  Data Visualization Specialist |  Nairobi, Kenya

This crucial role focuses on transforming complex data into insightful, interactive visualisations using Tableau. The primary purpose of this position is to support the department’s research initiatives by creating compelling visual representations of institutional data and facilitating informed decision-making across the university.

Apply here

Application Deadline: Not specified

 

International Rescue Committee(IRC): Communications Officer | Maiduguri, Borno Nigeria

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Apply here

Application Deadline: Not specified

 

Plan International: Grants Officer | Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

This role supports the grant administration, coordination, and management of NHF-funded projects. The candidate should know donor funding regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements. S/he must also possess a strong ability to work independently, organize, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and pay attention to details. 

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2024.

 

Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP): Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Role Description | Remote

We are looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist who will be a key part of our project team. The specialist will support the team and ensure the accurate delivery of the project against our stated objectives. 

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 3rd, 2024.

 

Save the Children: Research and MEAL Specialist |  Nairobi, Kenya

They will ensure that the project has a system that allows continuous data collection, analysis, and learning and fits into the existing Save the Children organizational-specific M&E systems. S/he will also represent Save the Children at all NAWIRI MEAL technical forums at the national and county levels.

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2024.

 

Sightsavers: Programme Manager | Accra, Ghana

Sightsavers Ghana office seeks a Programme Manager to implement, develop, design, and monitor in-country projects. The Programme Manager will also identify and contribute to programme growth and development in collaboration with partners and colleagues. The programme manager will oversee the work of the Programme Officers to manage all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, to ensure high-quality project documentation and reporting and compliance with donor/compliance requirements.

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 4th, 2024.

 

Sydani Group Towers: 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 the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework for projects in the organization and provide support for successful monitoring and evaluation of the program and for generating and translating evidence to inform programmatic adaptation.

Apply here

Application Deadline: Not specified

 

USAID: USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program 

The USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program is a two-year program to enhance Ethiopia's next-generation disaster risk management USAID ment (DRM) professionals. Over 300 fellows from our first two cohorts were placed in hosting government organizations at various levels. We're excited to welcome 150 new fellows who graduated from partner universities within the past three years, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, disability, or gender identity. During the two-year fellowship program, fellows can build their capacity through on-the-job training, professional development, disaster risk management leadership opportunities, and networking. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to cover their expenses.

Apply here

Application Deadline: August 11th, 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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