Course Overview

Transform the way you manage community-based projects with our expert-led training in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Analysis course. This 10-day course equips participants with essential skills to implement effective M&E systems, ensuring impactful and sustainable community development. Gain hands-on experience with advanced tools like NVivo, Stata, Excel, and SAS, and learn to accurately track and evaluate project performance. Perfect for project managers, researchers, and government officials, this course blends technical M&E aspects with project management strategies and stakeholder involvement.

Course Objectives:

• Master Project Management: Understand and apply key project management principles.
• Navigate Complex Systems: Learn to use project management formulas and diagrams.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Utilize NVivo, Stata, Excel, and SAS for robust data management.
• Design Effective M&E Systems: Tailor monitoring and evaluation frameworks for community projects.

Duration:

10 Days

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• NGO Project Managers: Engaged in community development initiatives.
• National Statistics Officers: Focused on data-driven decision-making.
• Researchers and Government Officials: Involved in planning and evaluating community projects.
• Financial Institution Representatives: Supporting community-based programs.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Project Management

• Development Frameworks: Explore issues and strategies in community development.
• Community Types: Understand different types of communities and their needs.
• Empowerment Strategies: Learn how to distribute development resources effectively.

Module 2: Community Project Design

• Community Involvement: Engage communities in project design and management.
• Project Cycle Management: Conduct stakeholder analysis and influence mapping.

Module 3: Development Stakeholders Management

• Key Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with national bodies and project staff.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Audit techniques and evaluate project management practices.

Module 4: Results and Impact Measuring

• Impact Assessments: Conduct social, economic, and environmental evaluations.
• LOGFRAME Approach: Use this method for effective project management.

Module 5: Data Analysis Tools and Techniques

• Variables and Indicators: Understand data characteristics and sources.
• Sampling and Surveys: Master techniques for data collection and appraisal.

Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems and Tools

• Data Management Standards: Implement effective M&E systems and tools.
• Presenting Data Outputs: Consult stakeholders and present findings convincingly.

Module 7: Project Performance Audit

• Audit Reports: Develop comprehensive performance evaluation reports.
• Stakeholder Consultation: Engage stakeholders for effective project evaluation.