Monitoring Evaluation and Data Analysis for Community Based Projects Course

INTRODUCTION

About the Course

Monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis for community based project involve the assessment of the how various community projects operate. The training will focus on programme monitoring data and evaluation of programmes. The increasing demands on country monitoring and evaluation systems can only be met if better systems are built and supported.

Target Participants

This course targets Project Management Officials from NGO’s, National Statistics Offices, Education Researchers, Government ministries, National Institutes and Planning Ministries, Central banks, and University Researchers among others.

DURATION

10 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the learners should be able to:   

o   Project management processes

o   Project management knowledge areas

o   Formulas, charts, and theories of project management

o   Complex project network diagrams

o   Formulas for earned value management

o   Compare and contrast processes, knowledge areas, theories, and project management best practices

o   Use of data analysis software (SPSS, NVIVO, STATA, Excel, SAS)

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

o   Project management principles

o   Project management concepts and principles

o   Issues in Development and development frameworks

o   Types of communities

o   Empowerment and Community development.

o   Distribution of development resources

o   Designing community projects

o   Community involvement in initiating development projects

o   Project Cycle management

o   Project stakeholder analysis and need analysis

o   Influence Mapping

o   Implementation and Control

o   Managing development stakeholders

o   Monitoring and Evaluation Introduction

o   Techniques of project monitoring auditing

o   Evaluating project management systems and practices

o   Designing monitoring indicators and systems

o   Community involvement in Projects monitoring

o   Coordinating with national bodies, project steering committees, and project staff

o   Evaluating social and institutional change

o   Measuring results and impacts

o   Assessing economic, social and environmental impact

o   Monitoring & Evaluation Indicators and Measurements

o   Variables and indicators

o   The LOGFRAME Approach

o   Surveys and Sampling techniques

o   Data characteristics and sources

o   Appraisal and rapid appraisal techniques

o   Conducting surveys and other social studies

o   Monitoring & Evaluation Systems and Tools

o   Standards in data management

o   Organizational issues in managing information and data

o   Monitoring and Evaluation Data Analysis and Interpretation

o   Determining and presenting data outputs

o   Consultative communications with stakeholders

o   Developing the Project Performance Audit Report

Closure

Methodology
This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

 Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

 Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training fee

The course fee is KES 120,000.00 or USD 2000.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the course starting date.

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Tailor- Made

This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, contact our team through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.