Training on Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation Practices
Enhance your capacity to design and implement gender-responsive M&E frameworks that drive equitable, data-driven development outcomes.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
In today’s development environment, effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) requires more than measuring results it must also promote equity, inclusion, and meaningful impact. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to integrate gender perspectives into M&E systems, ensuring that programs and policies are responsive, inclusive, and evidence driven.
Participants will learn how to design and implement gender sensitive M&E frameworks, develop gender responsive indicators, and collect and analyze data that reflects the experiences and outcomes of diverse groups. Through practical exercises, case studies, and interactive discussions, the course strengthens participants’ ability to use gender responsive evidence to improve program performance, strengthen accountability, and support informed decision making.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professionals.
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Gender specialists and program officers.
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Development practitioners and policy analysts.
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NGO and government project managers.
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Donor agency representatives and consultants involved in gender equality initiatives.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles and importance of gender-sensitive M&E.
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Design gender-responsive indicators and data collection tools.
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Apply qualitative and quantitative approaches for gender analysis.
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Integrate gender dimensions into evaluation frameworks and reports.
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Use gender-disaggregated data to inform policy and programming decisions.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation
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Defining gender-sensitive M&E and its role in development effectiveness.
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Global frameworks and standards guiding gender-responsive evaluation.
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Aligning gender-sensitive M&E with institutional and policy objectives.
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Case Study: Integrating gender equity indicators into a national development program.
Module 2: Designing Gender-Responsive M&E Frameworks
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Developing logic models and theories of change with gender perspectives.
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Creating measurable gender indicators.
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Establishing baselines and setting gender-sensitive targets.
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Case Study: Designing a gender-inclusive M&E framework for a health intervention.
Module 3: Data Collection and Gender Analysis
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Methods and tools for collecting gender-disaggregated data.
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Addressing bias and ethical considerations in gender data collection.
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Techniques for qualitative and quantitative gender analysis.
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Case Study: Conducting gender-based needs assessment for community projects.
Module 4: Integrating Gender in Evaluation Design and Reporting
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Applying gender evaluation criteria and methodologies.
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Incorporating gender perspectives into evaluation questions and indicators.
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Communicating and visualizing gender-sensitive findings effectively.
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Case Study: Mainstreaming gender in an impact evaluation of an education project.
Module 5: Institutionalizing Gender-Sensitive M&E Practices
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Embedding gender-responsive practices within organizational M&E systems.
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Capacity building for staff and stakeholders.
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Using gender data for evidence-based decision-making and accountability.
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Case Study: Strengthening institutional M&E frameworks for gender equity and inclusion.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhanced institutional accountability for gender equality outcomes.
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Strengthened capacity to implement and monitor gender-responsive programs.
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Improved data-driven decision-making for inclusive development.
Individual Impact
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Increased expertise in designing and managing gender-sensitive M&E systems.
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Enhanced analytical and reporting skills using gender-disaggregated data.
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Greater ability to influence policy and advocate for gender equity through evidence.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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