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

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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 […] →Read more

Crafting the Perfect CV or Resume for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Role

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In today’s competitive job market, having a well-crafted CV or resume is essential for securing your dream role in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). With employers often receiving hundreds of applications for a single position, your CV or resume needs to stand out and effectively showcase your skills, experience, and passion for MEAL work. […] →Read more

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

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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 […] →Read more

Choose your indicators

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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 […] →Read more

What is MEAL?

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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 […] →Read more

Key Steps for Effective MEAL

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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, […] →Read more

Risk Management ISO 31000

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We live in an ever-changing world where we are forced to deal with uncertainty every day. But how an organization tackles that uncertainty can be a key predictor of its success. Risk is a necessary part of doing business, and in a world where enormous amount of data are being processed at increasingly rapid rates, […] →Read more

Monitoring Mechanism

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The purpose of a monitoring mechanism is to further the effective implementation of the Rules. It will assist each State in assessing its level of implementation of the Rules and in measuring its progress. The monitoring should identify obstacles and suggest suitable measures that would contribute to the successful implementation of the Rules. The monitoring […] →Read more

Duties and Responsibilities of M&E Manager

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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 […] →Read more

Planning for results

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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 […] →Read more