Programme Overview
Training Description
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course targets project management official from non-governmental organizations, National statistics offices, researchers, governmental ministries, Planning ministries, and financial institutions, among others.
Session Objectives
- Processes of project management
- Knowledge areas of project management
- Project management formulas, theories and charts
- Complex project network diagrams
- Use of data analysis software (NVivo, Stata, Excel, SAS)
About the Course
This course focuses on the operations of community projects. The course aims at educating participants on the programmes of monitoring and evaluation implemented to ensure successful community projects. The course acknowledges the need for an improved monitoring and evaluation system, thus aims to equip participants with skills in the creation of effective monitoring and evaluation systems
Curriculum & Topics
11 Topics | 5 Days
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Subtopic 1.1: N/A
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Subtopic 2.1: Introduction to monitoring and evaluation terminology, the difference between the two, and the role of M&E in the project cycle.
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Subtopic 3.1: Mapping how project activities lead to specific outcomes and building LogFrames that serve as the project’s blueprint.
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Subtopic 4.1: Strategies for involving community members in defining success and collecting local data for better accountability.
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Subtopic 5.1: Developing qualitative and quantitative performance indicators that are specific, measurable, and relevant to community needs.
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Subtopic 6.1: Comparing traditional and modern tools, including surveys, focus groups, and mobile-based data collection apps.
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Subtopic 7.1: Implementing data auditing and validation processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and ethical standards in field data.
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Subtopic 8.1: Basic statistical techniques for analyzing numerical data, identifying trends, and calculating project reach.
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Subtopic 9.1: Thematic coding and analysis of interviews and open-ended feedback to understand the "why" behind project results.
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Subtopic 10.1: Transforming raw data into impactful charts, maps, and reports tailored for donors and community stakeholders.
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Subtopic 11.1: Conducting mid-term and end-of-project evaluations and using findings to improve future project designs.