Course Details

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for WASH Programs Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for WASH Programs Training Course is designed to provide WASH professionals with the tools and techniques to systematically track the performance of WASH programs, ensure accountability to stakeholders, and foster continuous improvement. By integrating MEAL principles, participants will learn how to evaluate program impact, gather feedback, and apply lessons learned to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of WASH interventions. This course emphasizes practical applications for both development and emergency WASH contexts.

The MEAL for WASH Programs Training Course equips participants with the essential skills to systematically monitor and evaluate WASH programs, ensure accountability, and foster learning for continuous improvement. Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will gain practical knowledge to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of WASH interventions in both development and emergency contexts.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for WASH Programs Training Course is tailored for:

• MEAL Officers and Specialists: Professionals responsible for monitoring and evaluating WASH projects.
• WASH Program Managers: Individuals overseeing the implementation of WASH interventions.
• Humanitarian and Development Practitioners: Staff involved in planning and assessing WASH initiatives.
• Field Staff and Community Workers: Personnel responsible for data collection and community engagement.
• Donor Representatives and Stakeholders: Individuals seeking to understand MEAL principles to assess project outcomes.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Understand MEAL Principles and Frameworks: Introduce participants to the core components of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning in WASH programs.
• Develop MEAL Plans for WASH Programs: Equip participants with skills to design and implement MEAL frameworks tailored to WASH interventions.
• Strengthen Monitoring and Data Collection Skills: Teach methods for gathering, managing, and analyzing data for WASH projects.
• Evaluate Program Impact and Outcomes: Provide tools to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of WASH programs.
• Enhance Accountability Mechanisms: Focus on engaging stakeholders and incorporating feedback into program improvements.
• Promote Adaptive Learning: Highlight strategies to use evaluation findings to inform and improve future WASH projects.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to MEAL for WASH Programs

• Definition and importance of MEAL in WASH interventions.
• The role of MEAL in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Core principles: Participation, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Module 2: Designing a MEAL Framework

• Components of a MEAL framework: Objectives, indicators, and tools.
• Linking MEAL plans to program goals and logical frameworks.
• Identifying SMART indicators for WASH program success.
• Practical exercise: Developing a MEAL framework for a sample WASH project.

Module 3: Monitoring and Data Collection

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for WASH programs (e.g., water quality, access, hygiene behavior).
• Tools and methods for data collection: Surveys, focus groups, and observation.
• Mobile data collection and digital tools for real-time monitoring.
• Ensuring data quality: Accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.

Module 4: Evaluation of WASH Programs

• Types of evaluations: Process, outcome, and impact evaluations.
• Designing baseline, midline, and endline evaluations.
• Analyzing evaluation findings and reporting to stakeholders.
• Case studies: Evaluating the impact of WASH programs in development and emergency contexts.

Module 5: Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

• Principles of accountability in WASH programs.
• Establishing feedback and complaint mechanisms.
• Engaging communities in monitoring and decision-making.
• Workshop: Designing a community accountability system for a WASH project.

Module 6: Learning and Adaptive Management

• Capturing lessons learned and best practices.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing within teams and across projects.
• Incorporating learning into program design and implementation.
• Workshop: Using evaluation findings to improve future WASH interventions.

Module 7: Tools and Technologies for MEAL in WASH

• Introduction to digital platforms for monitoring and evaluation (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for WASH data visualization.
• Dashboards and reporting tools for real-time analysis.
• Practical session: Using a digital tool to track and analyze WASH data.

Module 8: Challenges and Solutions in MEAL for WASH

• Addressing common challenges in monitoring and evaluation.
• Managing data collection in remote or crisis-affected areas.
• Ethical considerations in data collection and stakeholder engagement.
• Case studies: Overcoming MEAL challenges in diverse WASH contexts.

Module 9: Practical Application and Capstone Project

• Group exercise: Developing a comprehensive MEAL plan for a hypothetical WASH project.
• Peer review and feedback on MEAL frameworks and tools.
• Presentations: Sharing MEAL strategies and findings with stakeholders.

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