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  • The Disconnect: Why Program Managers May Struggle with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

    In the world of international development and humanitarian aid, program managers play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of projects and initiatives. However, despite the proven benefits of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) in improving program outcomes, many program managers still struggle to embrace these important processes. In this comprehensive article, we […]

  • The Secrets to Success in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning: A Comprehensive Guide

    Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) are essential components of effective project management, particularly within the non-profit and international development sectors. The MEAL framework enables organizations to track progress, assess the impact of their interventions, ensure accountability to stakeholders, and adapt their strategies based on learnings. In this comprehensive guide, we will reveal the secrets […]

  • Choose your indicators

    The first step in writing an M&E framework is to decide which indicators you will use to measure the success of your program. This is a very important step, so you should try to involve as many people as possible to get different perspectives. You need to choose indicators for each level of your program […]

  • What is MEAL?

    Strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is critical to project success. Monitoring is the continuous and systematic collection and analysis of data about project progress and changes in the project context. Evaluation is the user-focused assessment of an ongoing or completed project’s design, implementation and results. Accountability is a commitment to respond to and […]

  • Key Steps for Effective MEAL

    Key steps for effective MEL: Create theory of change: Develop a “living” log-frame. Allocate sufficient budget and staff resources for MEL. Review program logic at program kickoff. Develop a complete MEL plan / system. Incorporate M&E into program work plans. Collect baseline data. Establish accountability mechanism. Track activities and conduct routine monitoring. Conduct regular, participatory, […]

  • Duties and Responsibilities of M&E Manager

    Thee responsibilities and duties will differ from one organization, program, project to another. Conduct monitoring and evaluation and assessment in various locations to ensure that the implementation of the project activities go in line with the targets and deadlines. Prepares and submits monthly progress reports as requested. Help revise the project log-frame matrix. Develop the […]

  • Planning for results

    Planning for results: Planning with the logical framework approach is done In five steps: Planning stages tasks Instruments Analysis of initial situation. Where are we?What are the problems and the potentials? Analyze stakeholder Analyze problem Analyze potential     Stakeholder analysis matrix Problem tree Fish-bone diagramSEPO/WWOT analysis Appraisal of alternative approaches What alternative approaches are […]

  • What you will do as MEAL Coordinator?

    Tasks, Assignments and Descriptions will vary and be different from one organization , program or project to another. Sample Tasks and Assignments Job title: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Coordinator Department: Program Quality, Evidence and Impact. Job Purpose: To provide leadership and coordination in Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation of The Organization The Region, projects, and […]

  • What will you may do as a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning specialist?

    Differences may apply according to each institution regulations, type of project or program and term of responsibilities. In coordination with the Director and program managers, ensure that the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Plan is implemented as much as is practically possible. Monitor program implementation, measure impact, and calibrate program strategy and implementation accordingly. Design, […]