Theory Of Change In Agricultural Project Monitoring And Evaluation Course

Introduction

This training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skill on the methodology of developing long-term goals and mapping them backwards to causal linkages in an initiative to achieve its shorter-term, intermediate, and longer-term outcomes. Relevant examples of application of theory of change in agriculture will be given.

Who should attend

This is a cross-cutting programme designed for those who are involved or tasked with the design, implementation management and of monitoring, evaluation accountability and Learning of public and private programmes and other interventions. More specifically, the following people will find the course of value to: Researchers and consultants tasked with evaluation studies, M&E officers in government, industry and civil society organizations, Project managers in government research and planning units and directorates, NGO employees involved in social, health and educational research activities, Social policy analysts and advisers, Social science methodology lecturers, Other interested individuals from public and private sectors.

Requirements

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Livecode admission criteria

Duration

5 Days

Course objectives

The training will enable participants to;

• Participants will gain an understanding on how to apply the theory of change to develop relevant and applicable interventions
• Participants will gain confidence to apply the acquired skills and knowledge to their respective initiatives/interventions
• Participants will have an improved understanding of how the theory of change can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability

The participants will also get opportunity to interact with practical monitoring and evaluation cases from our consultants with over 10 years’ experience.

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Change theory

• What is theory of change?
• What theories of change look like
• How they relate to strategic plans, logframes and M&E frameworks
• Steps in theory of change
• Identifying long-term goals

 Module 2: Developing a change pathway

• Developing change pathways
• Developing and evidencing assumptions
• Backward mapping and connecting out
• Theory of change in relation to other frameworks (Logical framework, Result framework, Conceptual framework).

 Module 3: Informing project and programme plans, M&E and impact assessment

• How to use theories of change to develop project and programme plans
• What to monitor and evaluate
• How impact assessment fits in
• Reflecting on and adapting theories of change
• Identifying assumptions
• Identifying indicators
• How to measure the implementation and effectiveness of the initiative

 Module 4: Outcome framework

• Elements of the outcomes framework
• Benefits of developing an outcomes framework
• Steps in creating an outcome framework

 Module 5: Contribution assessment framework and participatory methodologies

• Assessing contribution to change
• Participatory methods and tools for contribution assessment
• Reflecting on our assessment practices
• Intervention action and strategy

Tailor-made courses 

This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by: 

• Using your own datasets and tools during the training.
• Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.
• Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.
• Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are 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.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. 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 70,000.00 or USD 950.00 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 Kenya Commercial 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.