Course Overview
This course on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Humanitarian Projects is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and evaluate humanitarian programs. Participants will learn how to design M&E frameworks, implement monitoring plans, conduct evaluations, and use data to improve program outcomes. The course focuses on real-world applications, including the challenges and opportunities unique to humanitarian settings, such as conflict zones, disaster response, and displacement contexts. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of M&E practices in humanitarian environments.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Humanitarian aid workers and project managers
- M&E officers and specialists
- Program coordinators and planners
- NGO staff involved in project implementation
- Government officials working in disaster response and humanitarian aid
- Professionals transitioning into the humanitarian sector
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique challenges and complexities of M&E in humanitarian contexts
- Design and develop effective M&E frameworks for humanitarian projects
- Collect and manage high-quality data in challenging environments
- Analyze humanitarian data to inform decision-making
- Utilize M&E findings to improve humanitarian program performance
- Communicate M&E results effectively to various stakeholders.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Humanitarian M&E
- The humanitarian context and the role of M&E
- Key challenges and principles of M&E in humanitarian settings
- The M&E cycle in humanitarian response
Module 2: Designing M&E Frameworks for Humanitarian Projects
- Developing a logical framework for humanitarian interventions
- Identifying relevant indicators for humanitarian programs
- Designing data collection tools for humanitarian contexts
- Sampling techniques for humanitarian data collection
Module 3: Data Collection and Management in Humanitarian Settings
- Data collection methods for humanitarian emergencies
- Data quality assurance and control in challenging environments
- Data management and analysis tools for humanitarian data
Module 4: Evaluation Methods for Humanitarian Programs
- Types of humanitarian program evaluations
- Rapid assessments and needs assessments
- Impact evaluation in humanitarian contexts
- Cost-effectiveness analysis in humanitarian aid
Module 5: Using M&E for Humanitarian Program Improvement
- Learning from M&E for improved humanitarian response
- Communicating M&E findings for decision-making
- Advocacy and policy influence using M&E
- Building M&E capacity in humanitarian organizations
