Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation Course
Course Overview
This course on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Social Protection Programs is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively monitor and evaluate social protection interventions. Social protection programs are critical in reducing poverty and inequality, and ensuring that these programs achieve their intended outcomes requires robust M&E systems. The course covers key concepts, methodologies, and tools used in M&E, focusing on the unique challenges and considerations in social protection contexts. Participants will learn how to design M&E frameworks, collect and analyze data, and use findings to improve program performance and accountability.
Course Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
- Project managers and coordinators
- M&E officers and specialists
- Program managers and directors
- Development professionals
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) staff
- Government officials involved in project implementation
- Consultants in project management and evaluation
- Professionals seeking to improve their project management skills
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of project management and Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Apply project management methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and close projects.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, time, cost, and quality management.
- Utilize tools and techniques for risk management and resource allocation.
- Implement Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks to assess project performance.
- Analyze and interpret project data to inform decision-making.
- Prepare and present project reports and evaluations.
- Enhance stakeholder engagement and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage changes and challenges in project execution.
- Ensure project sustainability and long-term impact.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals
- Project management lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, closing)
- Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, etc.)
- Project planning tools and techniques (work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, PERT)
- Project risk management
Module 2: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
- M&E concepts and principles
- The M&E cycle
- The role of M&E in project management
- Results-based management (RBM)
Module 3: Project Design and M&E Integration
- Aligning project objectives with M&E goals
- Developing a project logical framework
- Setting clear indicators and targets
- Designing M&E plans and systems
Module 4: Project Monitoring and Control
- Developing monitoring tools and systems
- Data collection methods (primary and secondary data)
- Data analysis and reporting
- Performance measurement and evaluation
Module 5: Project Evaluation
- Types of evaluation (formative, summative, impact)
- Evaluation design and methodology
- Data collection and analysis for evaluation
- Communicating evaluation findings
Module 6: Risk Management and M&E
- Identifying and assessing project risks
- Developing risk mitigation strategies
- Monitoring and controlling project risks
- Integrating risk management into M&E
Module 7: Project Stakeholder Management
- Identifying and analyzing stakeholders
- Developing stakeholder engagement plans
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Communicating project progress to stakeholders
Module 8: Project Closure and Lessons Learned
- Closing project activities and documentation
- Conducting project evaluation
- Capturing lessons learned
- Knowledge management and sharing
Module 9: Project Management and M&E Tools and Technologies
- Project management software (MS Project, etc.)
- M&E software and tools
- Data management and analysis tools
- Mobile technology for M&E
Module 10: Case Studies and Best Practices
- Case studies of successful project management and M&E
- Best practices in project management and M&E
- Challenges and lessons learned
- Emerging trends in project management and M&E
