Are you preparing for an M&E training session? While a skilled trainer is essential, effective learning requires a joint effort from both the trainer and trainee. In this article, Noelle Uloko, Business Development & Operations Lead at Cloneshouse, shares valuable insights on how to optimize your M&E training experience.
Read on to explore the keys to effective learning and maximise your M&E training experience;
https://www.cloneshouse.com/2018/12/07/getting-the-best-out-of-a-monitoring-and-evaluation-training/
Also included in this newsletter are;
10 M&E Jobs,
8 M&E Training & Workshops,
3 M&E Resources,
5 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
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/
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, the private sector, civil society, academia, United Nations agencies, and other international organizations an opportunity to share progress, lessons, innovations, experiences, and perspectives on strengthening national monitoring and evaluation systems.
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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/
The session will discuss the importance of evidence in supporting decision-making and laying the foundation for demonstrating the impact of activity through evaluation. The session will include activities based on the Theory of Change that will allow you to build evaluation into your learning and teaching/support for learning work at the outset to focus on what you want to achieve, then design for these outcomes. That is, as opposed to evaluating a ‘bolt-on’.
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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
Evaluation is all about measuring your impact. Designing your evaluation methods and sharing your learning are important parts of the evaluation cycle. This session will take you through the process of choosing creative ways to engage with your beneficiaries and explain the difference your work makes.
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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 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/
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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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.
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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Baltimore Area Evaluators - How to Write Reports People (actually) Read | Jun 12, 2024, 05:00 PM WAT
Have you ever circulated an evaluation report to stakeholders and … [insert crickets chirping here]? Move from text-heavy, academic-language-laden documents to vivid, impactful, and accessible reports. Discuss storytelling practices, audience tailoring strategies, and real case studies.
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Data4dev: Data Analytics Fundamentals for Monitoring & Evaluation | June 15, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Join this training to learn how to collect, clean, visualize and analyze data for social development projects. You will discover the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to effectively work with data in non-profit organizations.
The great thing about this course is that all our case studies and examples are drawn from the field of social impact/humanitarian work – which means you will be able to immediately apply the skills to your line of work.
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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 other non-evaluators new to evaluation or those who want a basic refresher. We will cover the fundamental concepts of evaluation, why it is important, 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.
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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 understand 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 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.
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ARK Webinar: Monitoring and Evaluation | Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:00 - 17:00 WAT
Join this 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 effectively measuring their projects' impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! Register now to secure your spot.
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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/
Global Rights: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Abuja, Nigeria
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will carry out monitoring and evaluation activities including data collection and reporting on project outcomes. The M&E Officer will oversee data collection, consolidate and analyse monitoring data and draft reports, conduct specific research activities, and conduct regular Data Quality Assessment.
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Application Deadline: June 14, 2024
International Rescue Committee: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Advisor - Abuja, Nigeria
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy in accordance with IRC, USAID, and international best practices. S/he will work closely with the Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, the Senior MEAL Coordinator, other technical staff, and technical and consortium partners to ensure that relevant data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform design and program management decisions, and to provide quality and timely program reporting and program updates, as required.
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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.
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Application Deadline: June 14, 2024
Clean Borehole Water Sellers Association (CBWSA): Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Lagos, Nigeria
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will oversee and manage the monitoring and evaluation activities related to streamlining water vendor activities and capacity building, mapping, and survey of borehole water sellers in Lagos State. This includes designing and implementing monitoring frameworks, collecting, and analysing data, and providing regular reports to stakeholders. The officer will ensure that the project activities are on track, targets are being met, and outcomes are being achieved effectively and efficiently.
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Application Deadline: June 14, 2024
United Nations Development Program (UNDP): Monitoring and 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
Foundation for AIDS Care, Prevention and Advocacy in Nigeria: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Benue, Nigeria
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and is responsible for coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities at the site level. The M&E will also implement the function of Monitoring and Evaluation systems, among other responsibilities.
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Application Deadline: June 18, 2024
Food and Agricultural Organisation: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Zambia
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and the guidance of the Assistant FAOR - Programmes, in coordination with the National Emergency and Resilience and the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), the Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant will support the project team by establishing and operationalizing an M&E system, for monitoring progress on project activities and outputs to ensure that the drought and emergency response results are attained and reported upon. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the AFAOR-P.
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Application Deadline: June 19, 2024
Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD): Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning MEAL Officer - Zamfara
Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission; in accordance with Nigerian Law, FRAD works in both the humanitarian and development sectors to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions. FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind.
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UNOPS: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Senior Officer - Kampala, Uganda
Starting in 2024 for a period of 48 months, 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.
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Application Deadline: June 25, 2024
Sydani: 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 designing, coordinating, and implementing the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework for projects in the organization. The officer will also provide support for successful program monitoring and evaluation and for generating and translating evidence to inform programmatic adaptation.
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