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

• Build and sustain a results-based MEAL system
• Understand the rationale, key elements, and steps required to develop a MEAL Plan
• Monitor and evaluate performance indicators over the life of the project
• Assess the functionality of a MEAL Plan
• Review, adjust and align MEAL Plans with goals and objectives of development interventions

Results-based MEAL system

• Why results-based MEAL system
• Elements of a results-based MEAL system
• Steps to building a results-based MEAL system
• Sustaining a results-based MEAL system

Introduction to MEAL Plan

• Understanding MEAL Plan
• The need for a MEAL Plan

Elements of a MEAL Plan

• Background (organization/project description)
• Purpose of the MEAL Plan
• MEAL Plan development process
• M&E Framework
• Indicators
• Monitoring Plan
• Evaluation Plan
• M&E Roles and Responsibility
• Data Quality Assurance
• Reporting, knowledge management and communication
• Annexes

Criteria for assessing quality of a MEAL Plan

• Utility
• Feasibility
• Propriety
• Accuracy

Review and adjustment to MEAL Plan

• Align MEAL Plan with the project’s goals and objectives

This training course is designed for project staff, development practitioners, managers, and decision-makers who are responsible for the planning and management of development interventions. These may include, but not limited to the following;

• Project staff in NGOs and community-based organisations
• Project staff in Local Governments, Ministries, Departments and Authorities (MDAs)
• Project staff and management in consultancies and other private sector businesses
• Programme managers who are interested in developing an understanding of the current issues in M&E, and conceptual skills for managing M&E processes

The M&E training Course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of methodologies such as role play, case studies, lectures, group work, and much more.

At Virgon Africa, we believe in experiential learning. We value active participation in our courses through sharing experiences, ideas and practices.