Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (DMEAL)-5th Batch

The Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (DMEAL) is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to design, implement, and manage effective MEAL systems. Effective MEAL systems are critical for improving project performance, ensuring accountability, and fostering learning in humanitarian, development, and business contexts.

This program covers key aspects such as designing MEAL systems, data collection and analysis, evaluation and impact assessment, and MEAL in specific sectors. Participants will learn how to develop MEAL frameworks, create performance indicators, analyze data, and generate actionable insights to improve decision-making and project outcomes.

Through a combination of theoretical understanding and practical applications, participants will develop the expertise to monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, engage stakeholders, and adapt project strategies to meet evolving needs. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to lead MEAL initiatives and contribute to the success of development, humanitarian, and business projects.

Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Fundamentals of MEAL: Develop a strong foundation in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning principles.
- Design and Implement MEAL Systems: Learn how to create and manage MEAL frameworks for projects.
- Develop Effective Indicators and Data Collection Methods: Learn how to create performance indicators and collect high-quality data.
- Analyze and Interpret Data: Develop methods to analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Assess Impact and Effectiveness of Projects: Learn how to measure project outcomes and assess impact.
- Ensure Accountability and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strategies to engage stakeholders and ensure project transparency.
- Leverage Technology for MEAL: Learn how to use GIS, mobile data collection, and remote sensing to improve MEAL systems.
- Adapt and Improve Project Performance: Develop strategies to apply learning and improve project outcomes.
- Manage MEAL in Different Sectors: Learn how to adapt MEAL frameworks to health, education, agriculture, and humanitarian contexts.
- Conduct Ethical Evaluations: Ensure that evaluations are conducted with integrity, fairness, and cultural sensitivity.

M-1: Introduction to Meal

M-2: Principles of Monitoring

M-3: Principles of Evaluation

M-4: Accountability and Learning

M-5: Meal System Design

M-6: Indicator Development

M-7: Data Management

M-8: Information and Communication Technology ICT in Meal

M-9: Qualitative Data Collection Methods

M-10: Quantitative Data Collection Methods

M-11: Data Analysis

M-12: Utilizing Data for Decision Making

M-13: Impact Assessment

M-14: Advanced Evaluation Methods

M-15: Utilization Focused Evaluation

M-16: Ethical Consideration in Evaluation

M-17: Meal in Project Cycle Management

M-18: Learning and Adaptive Management

M-19: Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting

M-20: MEAL in Humanitarian and Development Contexts

M-21: MEAL Software and Tools

M-22: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in MEAL

M-23: Mobile Data Collection

M-24: Remote Sensing and Earth Observation

M-25: Health and Nutrition MEAL

M-26: Education and Skills Development MEAL

M-27: Agriculture and Food Security MEAL

M-28: Humanitarian MEAL

M-29: Project Proposal Development

M-30: Project Implementation

M-31: Project Presentation

M-32: Project Evaluation and Reflection

32 Practical Focus Module
2 Reference Book
Post Completion:
- Electronic Certificate
- Digital Badge via Credly.com
- Printed Certificate Available
- Printed Transcript Available

MEAL System Design

Proficiency in developing MEAL frameworks and defining key performance indicators.

Data Collection and Analysis

Skill in gathering and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.

Accountability and Reporting

Ability to engage stakeholders and report on project progress and outcomes.

Evaluation and Impact Assessment

Competence in assessing project effectiveness and measuring impact.

Technology and Data Management

Expertise in using MEAL software, GIS, and mobile data collection tools.

Adaptive Learning

Skill in applying insights to improve project strategies and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Ability to involve stakeholders in MEAL processes and ensure accountability.

Ethical and Transparent Evaluation

Competence in conducting evaluations with fairness, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

Design and implement MEAL systems to monitor and evaluate project performance.
Develop and apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success.
Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data effectively.
Develop strategies to improve project accountability and learning.
Assess project impact using various evaluation methods.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure project success.
Adapt MEAL systems to specific sectors (health, education, agriculture, and humanitarian).
Use data and insights to improve decision-making and project outcomes.
Integrate MEAL into project cycle management.
Develop project proposals and conduct project evaluations effectively.

Features:

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Class schedule: Saturday 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM GMT
Short Video Material: Will Provided
Mode of Learning: Virtual Class (Via Zoom)

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Each unit has One Exam)

Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
Written Question Mark: 20 * 2= 40
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 80 (Each Exam)
Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment:

Total Assignments: 10
01 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
08 Unit-wise Assignment
- Each Assignment Marks: 20
- Pass Mark: 50%
01 Capstone Projects
- Assignment Marks: 300
- Pass Mark: 50%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Country: Kenya
"This course gave me the tools to improve data collection and develop effective MEAL frameworks."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Project Manager
Country: Ghana
"Understanding how to design MEAL systems helped me improve project performance and stakeholder engagement."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Humanitarian Program Coordinator
Country: South Africa
"The evaluation and impact assessment module helped me measure the success of our development programs."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Research Analyst
Country: Nigeria
"Learning about data analysis and reporting improved my ability to generate actionable insights."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: MEAL Specialist
Country: Tanzania
"The course gave me the confidence to design and implement MEAL systems for large-scale projects."

Diploma in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (DMEAL)-5th Batch