GIS application in Project Monitoring and Evaluation Training (Virtual and Onsite)

Introduction

Monitoring and Evaluation is an important tool targeting two key elements to development projects and these include measurement of their effectiveness and sustainability. Ideally, M&E should span the entire project life cycle providing a continuous stream of data and feedback. In the initial stages, M&E can greatly help in the development and clarification of project goals and objectives. After project operationalization, M&E promotes greater transparency and accountability within the different organizations involved in the project.

Feedback from M&E during project execution can lead to adjustments all with the aim of improving the prospect of ensuring there is the sustainability of outcomes. Finally, the use of monitoring and evaluation techniques implies that the determination of the success or failure of a project does not have to wait until project completion and final reporting.

The use of maps in the analysis and presentation of report findings in the M&E process is critical and this is where the use of Geographical Information Systems comes in. This is because the use of maps to present M&E results is one of the most effective methods of communicating outcomes in a way that is easily understood by many people from various backgrounds. In as much as M&E is temporally focused meaning it measures changes and outcomes occurring over time and GIS is spatially oriented meaning the technology identifies where the outcomes are occurring, the merging of the two is critical in understanding project success.

The integration of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation makes it possible to link, or integrate information that is difficult to associate through any other means. With GIS M&E/Researchers are able to use combinations of mapped variables to build and analyze new variables. Presenting data in the form of a map helps to understand the significance of where, when, and by whom. By using the GIS to link data from multiple programs the training will make it possible to understand the individual programs better but also better understand the relationship between the programs. Spatial analysis techniques will also help with driving outcomes measures.

Duration

5 days

Cost

The individual cost for the training workshop is USD 850 for individual participants and USD 700 for groups above 10 participants exclusive of 16% VAT. This covers the training fee, resource materials, and conference package. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, such as airport transfers (and visa application, where necessary), food and accommodation, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

Intended Attendees

The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically employed as project managers and directors, M&E specialists, technical specialists, and researchers.

Aim

The five days training is aimed at helping development partners to monitor and evaluate the activities of specific projects intended to support M&E systems for sustainable programs and projects. The use of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation improves the effectiveness and communications of results to management, funding partners, and beneficiaries.

Objectives

The training will enable participants to;

• Understand Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems
• Understand key concepts in M&E and GIS
• Learn how to develop an M&E-GIS System
• Learn about the working of M&E information management systems
• Learn how to collect data using mobile phones and GPS
• Learn how to integrate existing M&E data with GIS
• Learn how to analyze and visualize M&E data with the aid of GIS techniques
• Learn how to integrate GIS into M&E activities

Detailed Course Description

For detailed course description and content write us an email at training@seasonedsolutions.co.ke

Entry requirements

This course has beginners and advanced modules and SDSL will advise individuals appropriately after reviewing their applications.

Registration

To register, please send us an email to training@seasonedsolutions.co.ke or give us a call at +254754344535.

Training topics can be requested by writing to training@seasonedsolutions.co.ke

Post-training mentorship

All SDSL participants who complete the training are provided with dedicated coaches to accompany them after completion of the training including receiving recent and relevant journals, research, and benchmarking practices on topical issues in respective disciplines.

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