Leading and Managing M&E Teams Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of M&E Team Leadership

• The role of an M&E leader in a development organization
• Differentiating between management and leadership in M&E
• Key competencies for M&E leaders
• Strategic positioning of the M&E function
• Practical session: Conducting a self-assessment of leadership skills

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Team Alignment

• Aligning M&E activities with organizational strategy
• Developing a strategic M&E work plan
• Prioritizing M&E activities based on need and resources
• Communicating the M&E vision to the team
• Practical session: Developing a strategic M&E work plan for a project

Module 3: Managing the M&E Project Lifecycle

• Overseeing the design and planning of M&E activities
• Managing M&E resources and budgets
• Implementing quality assurance mechanisms throughout the project cycle
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in real-time
• Practical session: Managing a simulated M&E project, from inception to completion

Module 4: Building and Developing an M&E Team

• The M&E team structure and roles
• Recruiting and hiring top M&E talent
• Onboarding and mentoring new team members
• Performance management and professional development
• Practical session: Creating a job description and a professional development plan for an M&E officer

Module 5: Quality Assurance and Data Governance

• Implementing a data quality assurance plan
• Establishing data collection protocols and standards
• The role of the M&E manager in data governance
• Ensuring the ethical and secure management of data
• Practical session: Developing a data quality assurance checklist for a project

Module 6: Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Communicating M&E findings to senior leadership
• Presenting data and reports to different audiences
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The role of the M&E leader as a knowledge broker
• Practical session: Role-playing a presentation of M&E findings to a board of directors

Module 7: Fostering a Culture of Learning

• The importance of a learning culture in M&E
• Creating a safe space for open discussion of findings
• Designing and facilitating learning sessions and workshops
• Using M&E findings for program adaptation and improvement
• Practical session: Designing a learning agenda for a program

Module 8: Ethical Leadership and Safeguards

• The ethical responsibilities of an M&E leader
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of team members
• Managing conflicts of interest and power dynamics
• Implementing ethical guidelines for data collection and analysis
• Practical session: Analyzing an ethical dilemma in a case study

Module 9: Utilizing M&E Technology and Tools

• An overview of M&E software and platforms
• The role of technology in enhancing M&E efficiency
• Making informed decisions about technology adoption
• Managing a technology-driven M&E team
• Practical session: Comparing different M&E software packages based on a project's needs

Module 10: Capstone Project: Leading a Mock M&E Team

A comprehensive review of all course modules

• Participants work on an extended leadership case study
• Leading a mock M&E team through a challenging scenario
• Developing a final strategic M&E plan for a new program
• Practical session: Participants work on a capstone project that involves designing an M&E framework for a climate project of their choice

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