Gender-Responsive M&E Training Course

Module 1: The Rationale for Gender-Responsive M&E

·       Understanding core gender concepts: gender, sex, gender equality, and equity

·       Why gender-responsive M&E is crucial for achieving project goals

·       The difference between gender-blind, gender-sensitive, and gender-responsive M&E

·       The role of M&E in promoting transformative change

·       Practical session: A group discussion to identify gender inequalities in a case study project

Module 2: Integrating Gender into the Theory of Change and Results Framework

·       Analyzing the Theory of Change through a gender lens

·       Mapping out gendered causal pathways and assumptions

·       Developing gender-sensitive outcomes and outputs

·       Ensuring the Results Framework captures gender equality goals

·       Practical session: Revising a Theory of Change to make it more gender-responsive

Module 3: Identifying and Formulating Gender-Responsive Indicators

·       Moving beyond sex-disaggregated data

·       Developing qualitative indicators to capture changes in norms, power, and roles

·       Formulating indicators that measure empowerment and agency

·       The importance of participatory indicator development

·       Practical session: Formulating a set of gender-responsive indicators for a project

Module 4: Gender-Responsive Data Collection Methods and Tools

·       Designing data collection tools that are sensitive to gender dynamics

·       Conducting gender-sensitive interviews and focus group discussions

·       Ethical considerations in collecting gender-related data

·       Addressing safety and privacy concerns

·       Practical session: Modifying a survey questionnaire to be more gender-responsive

Module 5: Gender-Sensitive Data Analysis and Interpretation

·       Techniques for analyzing sex-disaggregated data

·       Using qualitative analysis to uncover gendered patterns and themes

·       Interpreting data to understand power dynamics and access to resources

·       Identifying unexpected gendered outcomes

·       Practical session: Analyzing a dataset to identify key gender-related findings

Module 6: Reporting and Communicating Gender-Related Findings

·       Structuring reports to highlight gender-related findings and their implications

·       Using data visualization to communicate gender disparities and progress

·       Developing targeted communication materials for different stakeholders

·       Communicating sensitive findings in a respectful and ethical manner

·       Practical session: Writing a concise section of a report on gender findings

Module 7: Gender-Responsive Evaluations and Audits

·       Designing evaluation questions with a gender lens

·       Conducting gender-responsive mid-term and final evaluations

·       Integrating gender into program audits

·       Assessing whether the project has met its gender equality goals

·       Practical session: Developing gender-focused evaluation questions for a project

Module 8: The Role of M&E in Promoting Gender Equality

·       Using M&E findings to advocate for gender-responsive policy and practice

·       Building a feedback loop to ensure learning informs future project design

·       Identifying opportunities for gender-transformative programming

·       The role of the M&E professional as a gender champion

·       Practical session: A group discussion on how to use M&E findings to advocate for policy change

Module 9: Building Organizational Capacity for Gender-Responsive M&E

·       Assessing an organization's readiness for gender-responsive M&E

·       Developing an action plan to strengthen capacity

·       Training and mentoring staff on gender-responsive M&E

·       Creating a supportive organizational culture for gender equality

·       Practical session: Drafting a plan to improve an organization’s gender-responsive M&E capacity

Module 10: Practical Workshop on Gender-Responsive M&E

·       Reviewing all concepts and skills learned

·       Participants work in groups to design a complete gender-responsive M&E plan for a project

·       Peer review and feedback on the proposed plans

·       Final presentations of the gender-responsive M&E plan

·       Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete gender-responsive M&E plan

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Phoenix Training Center admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588