Course Overview
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Gender Equality Programs course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively monitor and evaluate programs aimed at promoting gender equality. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the tools, methodologies, and frameworks that can be used to assess the impact of gender-focused initiatives. Participants will learn how to integrate gender considerations into the M&E processes, ensuring that programs are gender-responsive and contribute to the broader goals of gender equity.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Gender specialists and advisors
- Monitoring and Evaluation professionals
- Program managers and coordinators involved in gender equality initiatives
- Policy makers and planners in government or non-governmental organizations
- Researchers and academics focused on gender studies and program evaluation
- Development practitioners working on gender mainstreaming
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts and principles of gender equality and how they relate to M&E.
- Develop gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods.
- Apply gender analysis tools to assess program impacts.
- Design and implement M&E frameworks that integrate gender considerations.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of gender equality programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Gender Equality and M&E
- Overview of gender equality concepts and their relevance in development programs.
- Introduction to monitoring and evaluation: Definitions, purposes, and key components.
- The role of M&E in promoting gender equality.
Module 2: Gender-Sensitive Indicators and Data Collection Methods
- Developing gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring and evaluation.
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods with a gender lens.
- Ethical considerations in gender-sensitive data collection.
Module 3: Gender Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Introduction to gender analysis frameworks (e.g., Harvard Analytical Framework, Gender Analysis Matrix).
- Applying gender analysis in program design and evaluation.
- Case studies on gender analysis in different sectors.
Module 4: Designing Gender-Responsive M&E Frameworks
- Integrating gender into M&E plans and frameworks.
- Aligning M&E frameworks with gender-related goals and objectives.
- Challenges and solutions in implementing gender-responsive M&E systems.
Module 5: Evaluating Gender Equality Programs
- Approaches to evaluating the impact of gender equality programs.
- Analyzing M&E data with a focus on gender outcomes.
- Reporting and communicating findings from gender-focused evaluations.
- Best practices for making recommendations to enhance gender equality programs.
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
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