Course Details

Gender-Sensitive M&E Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for integrating gender perspectives throughout the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) lifecycle. Recognizing that development and humanitarian interventions often have different impacts on women, men, girls, and boys, and that failing to account for these differences can perpetuate inequalities, this program equips participants with a systematic approach to gender analysis, indicator development, data collection, and utilization of findings. Participants will gain deep insights into identifying gender-specific outcomes, collecting sex-disaggregated data, ensuring inclusive methodologies, and using M&E results to promote gender equality, all crucial for maximizing program effectiveness and fostering equitable development. This course is ideal for M&E specialists, program managers, gender focal points, and anyone committed to achieving truly transformative and inclusive results.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs across all sectors, who wish to ensure their work contributes to gender equality, including:

• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists.
• Program Managers and Coordinators.
• Gender Focal Points and Gender Advisors.
• Researchers and Data Analysts.
• Development and Humanitarian Practitioners.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of gender and gender equality in M&E.
• Conduct a basic gender analysis relevant to project contexts.
• Design gender-sensitive indicators and collect sex-disaggregated data.
• Apply inclusive and ethical data collection methods to capture diverse gender experiences.
• Utilize gender-sensitive M&E findings to inform program adjustments and promote gender equality.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Gender in M&E

• Define key concepts: sex, gender, gender equality, gender equity, gender roles, gender norms.
• Explore why gender matters in M&E and the risks of gender-blind approaches.
• Understand the importance of disaggregating data by sex and other relevant categories.
• Discuss the role of M&E in contributing to gender equality and women's empowerment outcomes.
• Examine different levels of gender integration in M&E (gender-blind to gender-transformative).

Module 2: Conducting a Basic Gender Analysis for M&E Planning

• Understand the purpose and components of a gender analysis in program design.
• Discuss key areas for gender analysis (e.g., division of labor, access to resources, decision-making, power dynamics).
• Explore methods for gathering gender-sensitive information during program planning.
• Examine how gender analysis informs the development of gender-sensitive objectives and theories of change.
• Learn about identifying gender-specific assumptions and risks.

Module 3: Developing Gender-Sensitive Indicators

• Understand the characteristics of good gender-sensitive indicators.
• Discuss how to move beyond simply disaggregating data by sex to measuring gender equality outcomes.
• Explore indicators that capture changes in gender roles, norms, power relations, and access.
• Examine the use of qualitative indicators to capture nuanced gender experiences.
• Practice developing gender-sensitive indicators for various sectors (e.g., health, economic empowerment).

Module 4: Gender-Sensitive Data Collection Methods and Tools

• Understand how to adapt traditional data collection methods to be gender-sensitive.
• Discuss inclusive interview techniques for engaging diverse women, men, and gender-diverse individuals.
• Explore the use of gender-sensitive focus group discussions and participatory methods.
• Examine ethical considerations in data collection, particularly concerning sensitive gender issues (e.g., GBV).
• Learn about ensuring safety, privacy, and confidentiality for all respondents.

Module 5: Collecting and Managing Sex-Disaggregated Data and Beyond

• Understand the technical requirements for collecting and managing sex-disaggregated data.
• Discuss the importance of disaggregating data by other relevant categories (e.g., age, disability, ethnicity) for intersectional analysis.
• Explore strategies for ensuring consistency in sex-disaggregation across data collection tools.
• Examine data validation and cleaning processes for gender-related variables.
• Learn about storing and organizing gender-sensitive data securely.

Module 6: Analyzing and Interpreting Gender-Sensitive Data

• Understand how to conduct gender-aware data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Discuss techniques for identifying gender gaps, disparities, and trends in outcomes.
• Explore methods for analyzing changes in gender relations and empowerment.
• Examine how to interpret findings through a gender lens, considering underlying causes of inequality.
• Learn about presenting complex gender findings clearly and respectfully.

Module 7: Reporting and Communicating Gender-Sensitive M&E Findings

• Understand the importance of gender-sensitive language and visuals in M&E reports.
• Discuss strategies for highlighting gender-specific findings and recommendations.
• Explore methods for communicating sensitive gender issues ethically and constructively.
• Examine how to tailor gender-sensitive reports to different audiences (e.g., community, policymakers, donors).
• Learn about using M&E findings for advocacy and policy influence on gender equality.

Module 8: Utilizing Gender-Sensitive M&E for Learning and Adaptation

• Understand how gender-sensitive M&E findings can inform program adjustments and redesign.
• Discuss the role of learning cycles and reflection sessions in integrating gender insights.
• Explore strategies for fostering organizational capacity and commitment to gender equality.
• Examine how M&E can demonstrate the contribution of interventions to gender transformative change.
• Learn about institutionalizing gender-sensitive M&E practices within organizations.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com