Training on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for NGOs and Community Development
Build M&E skills for NGOs and community development—design frameworks, track impact, and improve donor reporting.
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
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is essential for ensuring accountability, learning, and impact in non-profits, NGOs, and community development programs. This course equips participants with practical tools and techniques to design M&E frameworks, track project performance, measure outcomes, and report results effectively. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the confidence to strengthen their organizations’ M&E systems and demonstrate value to stakeholders and donors.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers and project managers in NGOs and community-based organizations.
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Program coordinators and development practitioners.
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Donor agency staff and grant managers.
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Community development leaders and field staff.
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Consultants and researchers in development projects.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Design effective M&E frameworks aligned with project goals.
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Develop SMART indicators and data collection tools.
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Apply participatory M&E approaches in community settings.
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Analyze, interpret, and report findings for learning and accountability.
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Strengthen organizational capacity for evidence-based decision-making.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of M&E in Development Programs
- Role of Monitoring and Evaluation in project management
- Principles of accountability, transparency, and learning
- Key donor and organizational reporting requirements
- Case Study: How M&E improves project performance in development programs
- Practical: Identify M&E components in a sample project
Module 2: Designing M&E Frameworks and Indicators
- Logic models and Theory of Change
- Developing SMART indicators
- Linking indicators to outputs, outcomes, and impact
- Case Study: Designing effective M&E frameworks in NGO projects
- Practical: Develop SMART indicators for a project scenario
Module 3: Data Collection and Management
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
- Participatory approaches in community based projects
- Data quality assurance, ethics, and data management systems
- Case Study: Data collection challenges in field projects
- Practical: Select appropriate data collection tools for a project
Module 4: Data Analysis, Reporting and Learning
- Analyzing M&E data for decision making
- Writing results based reports for donors and stakeholders
- Using findings to improve program performance and learning
- Case Study: How data driven decisions improved project outcomes
- Practical: Draft a basic M&E report
Module 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Case studies of NGO and community based M&E systems
- Common challenges in M&E and practical solutions
- Hands on development of M&E plans
- Case Study: Success and failure lessons from M&E systems
- Practical: Develop a simple M&E framework for a project
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Stronger accountability to donors and beneficiaries.
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Improved data collection and reporting systems.
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Enhanced program design, implementation, and impact measurement.
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Better decision-making through evidence-based insights.
Individual Impact
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Improved skills in designing M&E frameworks and indicators.
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Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative M&E tools.
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Greater confidence in reporting and communicating results.
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Competence to contribute to donor compliance and program learning.
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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