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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual10 daysRBMEC

Training on Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBM)

Master Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation (RBM). Learn to design and implement effective RBM systems, measure results, and improve program performance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to design, implement, and manage effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems that are results-oriented. This course focuses on the principles and practices of RBM&E, emphasizing the importance of measuring outcomes and impacts rather than just activities and outputs. Participants will learn how to develop M&E frameworks, set performance indicators, collect and analyze data, and use the findings to inform decision-making and improve project performance.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers and coordinators
  • M&E specialists and officers
  • Program managers in NGOs, governmental, and international organizations
  • Development professionals involved in project design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Policy makers and planners
  • Consultants and researchers interested in M&E
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts and principles of Results-Based Monitoring & Evaluation (RBM&E).
  • Design and implement effective M&E frameworks and systems for projects and programs.
  • Develop and select appropriate performance indicators to measure project outcomes and impacts.
  • Apply various data collection methods and tools to gather reliable M&E data.
  • Analyze and interpret M&E data to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Use M&E findings to inform decision-making and enhance project management.
  • Develop and present M&E reports that communicate key findings to stakeholders.
  • Integrate RBM&E practices into the project lifecycle to ensure continuous learning and improvement.
  • Manage M&E activities within budget and time constraints.
  • Understand the ethical considerations and challenges in M&E.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Results-Based Management (RBM)

  • Defining RBM and its core principles
  • The RBM cycle
  • The link between RBM and strategic planning
  • Case Study: Implementing RBM in a donor-funded development program
  • Practical: Map the RBM cycle for a sample project

Module 2: Developing a Results Framework

  • Identifying program goals, objectives, and outcomes
  • Developing a logical framework
  • Setting clear and measurable indicators
  • Case Study: Designing a results framework for a health intervention program
  • Practical: Develop a simple logframe with indicators

Module 3: Designing RBM Systems

  • Developing a monitoring plan
  • Designing evaluation plans
  • Integrating RBM with performance management
  • Case Study: Strengthening RBM systems in a government agency
  • Practical: Draft a basic RBM system for a project

Module 4: Data Collection and Management

  • Data collection methods for RBM
  • Data quality assurance and control
  • Data management and analysis tools
  • Case Study: Improving data systems for RBM reporting
  • Practical: Design a data collection and quality checklist

Module 5: Performance Measurement and Reporting

  • Developing performance indicators
  • Performance measurement and reporting systems
  • Using data for decision-making
  • Case Study: Using performance dashboards for program management
  • Practical: Create a performance reporting template

Module 6: Learning and Adaptation

  • Using RBM for learning and improvement
  • Conducting lessons learned exercises
  • Adapting programs based on evidence
  • Case Study: Adaptive management in a rural development project
  • Practical: Develop a lessons learned report

Module 7: RBM and Accountability

  • RBM for transparency and accountability
  • Communicating results to stakeholders
  • Using RBM for advocacy and resource mobilization
  • Case Study: Improving donor accountability through RBM reporting
  • Practical: Prepare a stakeholder results summary

Module 8: RBM and Partnerships

  • Building partnerships for RBM
  • Stakeholder engagement in RBM
  • Collaborative M&E
  • Case Study: Multi-agency collaboration in RBM implementation
  • Practical: Design a stakeholder engagement plan

Module 9: Challenges and Opportunities in RBM

  • Common challenges in implementing RBM
  • Overcoming barriers to RBM
  • Emerging trends in RBM
  • Case Study: Addressing RBM implementation gaps in public sector programs
  • Practical: Identify RBM challenges and propose solutions

Module 10: RBM for Sustainable Development

  • Integrating RBM with sustainable development goals
  • Monitoring progress towards SDGs
  • Using RBM for impact assessment
  • Case Study: Using RBM to track SDG progress in national programs
  • Practical: Align a project results framework with SDGs
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Systematically measure and improve performance for better outcomes and efficiency.

  • Strengthen accountability and transparency, building trust with stakeholders.

  • Enable smarter, data-driven decisions through structured performance analysis.

Personal Impact

  • Gain a strategic, in-demand skill for results-driven organizations.

  • Build expertise for career growth in management, leadership, or performance roles.

  • Move from task management to proving value and impact as a strategic partner.

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.

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The goal is to equip you with the skills to implement a Results-Based M&E (RBM) system. You'll learn to shift your focus from tracking activities to measuring the real-world outcomes and impact of your programs.

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