Project Monitoring and Evaluation with Data Management and Analysis Training in Rwanda

This intensive 10-day course offers a deep dive into the essential principles, tools, and practices of project monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis. Designed for professionals involved in project planning, implementation, and assessment, the course combines theoretical grounding with hands-on exercises using real-world data.

Participants will learn how to develop robust M&E frameworks, collect and analyze project data, and communicate findings to stakeholders for improved decision-making and performance management.

Course Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply key principles and concepts of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Design logical frameworks and develop theories of change.
  Establish and implement results-based M&E systems.
• Create and manage effective M&E plans.
  Collect, manage, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Apply gender-sensitive approaches to M&E.
• Utilize ICT tools such as ODK for real-time data collection and dashboards for visualization.
• Conduct impact assessments using methods like difference-in-differences, regression analysis, and propensity score matching.

Personal Benefits
Participants will:

• Strengthen their capacity to design and lead M&E processes in diverse projects.
• Build practical data analysis skills using tools such as SPSS, Excel, Stata, or R.
• Learn how to transform data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Improve their competitiveness in roles involving project evaluation, performance measurement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Gain hands-on experience through exercises that simulate real-life project monitoring and evaluation.

Organizational Benefits
Organizations will benefit through:

• Enhanced project accountability, learning, and performance.
• Improved ability to measure project outcomes and demonstrate impact to stakeholders and donors.
• Stronger internal capacity to conduct evaluations and use findings for adaptive management.
• Effective use of digital tools for timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Integration of gender-responsive M&E practices that support inclusive development.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• Data Analysts and Program Officers
• Researchers and Statisticians
• Development Practitioners from NGOs, government agencies, and donor organizations
• Anyone responsible for tracking project performance and learning

Topics to be covered

1. Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
2. Project Analysis and Needs Assessment
3. Designing Results-Based M&E Frameworks
4. Logical Framework Approach (Logframe)
5. Theory of Change Development
6. M&E System Design and Planning
7. Baseline Studies and Project Evaluations
8. Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods
9. Data Quality Assurance and Assessment
10. Gender Integration in M&E
11. Data Management Tools and Techniques
12. Mobile-Based Data Collection (e.g., ODK)
13. Data Analysis Using Excel, SPSS, Stata, R
14. Data Visualization and Reporting
15. Impact Assessment and Evaluation Methods
16. Real-Time M&E Using ICT Tools