Monitoring Evaluation and Data Analysis for Community Based Projects Course

Introduction

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.

Duration

10 Days

Course Objective:

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)

Who should attend?

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.

Course content

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

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better

Online/ On-site Training Dates