Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are critical components of effective program and project management, particularly in the development and humanitarian sectors. This postgraduate diploma program is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and manage M&E systems. The course covers a wide range of topics including M&E frameworks, data collection and analysis, impact assessment, and reporting.

Objectives

– Gain advanced understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices

– Develop expertise in designing M&E frameworks and systems

– Master effective strategies for data collection, analysis, and interpretation

– Acquire in-depth knowledge in impact assessment and performance measurement

– Explore the roles of M&E in project and program management

– Analyze the dynamics of different types of evaluations

– Develop advanced skills in using M&E tools and technologies

– Enhance abilities in reporting and communicating M&E findings

– Build capacity for integrating M&E into organizational learning and improvement

– Understand the ethical considerations in monitoring and evaluation practices

Thematic Areas

1. Advanced Principles of Monitoring and Evaluation

   – Comprehensive overview of M&E concepts and frameworks

   – Historical perspectives and evolving practices

2. Designing M&E Frameworks and Systems

   – Developing logic models and theories of change

   – Creating robust M&E plans

3. Data Collection Methods and Techniques

   – Quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies

   – Survey design, sampling techniques, and fieldwork

4. Data Analysis and Interpretation

   – Statistical analysis and software applications

   – Qualitative data analysis and triangulation

5. Impact Assessment and Performance Measurement

   – Techniques for measuring impact and outcomes

   – Performance indicators and benchmarks

6. Types of Evaluations and Their Applications

   – Formative, summative, process, and outcome evaluations

   – Real-time and developmental evaluations

7. M&E Tools and Technologies

   – M&E software and data management systems

   – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mobile data collection

8. Reporting and Communicating M&E Findings

   – Writing effective evaluation reports

   – Visualization and presentation of data

9. Integrating M&E into Organizational Learning

   – Using M&E for strategic decision-making

   – Creating a culture of continuous improvement

10. Ethical Considerations in Monitoring and Evaluation

– Ethical dilemmas and standards in M&E practice

– Ensuring confidentiality and informed consent

Who Should Enroll?

This postgraduate diploma is suitable for professionals working in or planning to enter the field of monitoring and evaluation, including staff of development agencies, NGOs, government bodies, and UN agencies.