Course Details

M&E in Humanitarian Response Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for designing and implementing effective Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) in complex and rapidly evolving humanitarian response settings. Recognizing the unique challenges of speed, uncertainty, limited access, and accountability to affected populations, this program equips participants with a systematic understanding of specialized M&E principles, adaptive methodologies, and rapid data collection tools. Participants will gain deep insights into needs assessments, real-time monitoring, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and ethical considerations in emergencies, all crucial for maximizing the relevance, efficiency, and impact of humanitarian aid. This course is ideal for M&E specialists, program managers, humanitarian responders, and decision-makers working in emergency contexts.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of humanitarian aid programs, including:

• M&E Specialists in humanitarian organizations.
• Humanitarian Program Managers and Coordinators.
• Field Staff involved in emergency response.
• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) focal points.
• Donors and Grant Managers funding humanitarian interventions.

OBJECTIVES

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

• Understand the specific M&E challenges and ethical considerations in humanitarian response.
• Design adaptive M&E frameworks suitable for dynamic emergency contexts.
• Select and utilize rapid data collection methods for humanitarian monitoring.
• Implement robust accountability to affected populations (AAP) mechanisms.
• Leverage M&E findings for real-time adaptation and improved humanitarian outcomes.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of M&E in Humanitarian Response

• Define the unique characteristics of humanitarian response environments (e.g., speed, volatility, limited access, security concerns).
• Explore the purpose and principles of M&E in humanitarian action (e.g., accountability, learning, operational efficiency, decision-making).
• Understand key humanitarian M&E frameworks (e.g., Sphere Standards, CHS, Grand Bargain commitments).
• Discuss the interplay between needs assessments, monitoring, and evaluation in the humanitarian program cycle.
• Examine ethical principles in humanitarian data collection, particularly "Do No Harm."

Module 2: Rapid Needs Assessments and Baselines in Emergencies

• Understand the role of rapid needs assessments (RNAs) in initial humanitarian response planning.
• Discuss methodologies for collecting essential baseline data in emergency contexts.
• Explore techniques for triangulating information from various sources in a fast-paced environment.
• Examine challenges in establishing robust baselines during crises and pragmatic solutions.
• Learn about integrating M&E considerations from the very onset of a response.

Module 3: Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) for Adaptive Response

• Define Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) and its critical importance in humanitarian settings.
• Understand how RTM differs from traditional monitoring in its focus on continuous feedback.
• Explore strategies for designing key indicators for rapid tracking of inputs, outputs, and early outcomes.
• Discuss mechanisms for rapid data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Learn about using RTM data for immediate operational adjustments and course correction.

Module 4: Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in M&E

• Understand the core principles of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Discuss how M&E supports AAP through feedback and complaint mechanisms.
• Explore various methods for collecting feedback directly from affected communities.
• Examine how to integrate feedback analysis into M&E systems for program improvement.
• Learn about closing the feedback loop and communicating back to communities.

Module 5: Remote Monitoring (RM) in Inaccessible Contexts

• Understand the necessity and approaches to Remote Monitoring (RM) when direct access is limited.
• Discuss various RM techniques (e.g., phone surveys, third-party monitoring, remote sensing, satellite imagery).
• Explore challenges in data verification and quality assurance in remote contexts.
• Examine ethical considerations and security protocols for remote data collectors.
• Learn about integrating RM data with other information sources for triangulation.

Module 6: Data Management, Quality, and Security in Emergencies

• Understand the critical importance of data quality in fast-paced humanitarian settings.
• Discuss strategies for rapid data cleaning, validation, and consistency checks.
• Explore secure data storage solutions and protocols for sensitive humanitarian data.
• Examine the principles of "responsible data" in humanitarian action.
• Learn about data sharing agreements and inter-agency data coordination.

Module 7: Humanitarian M&E Reporting and Learning

• Understand the purpose and audience for various humanitarian M&E reports.
• Discuss techniques for concise, impactful, and actionable reporting in emergencies.
• Explore the use of dashboards and visualizations for rapid communication of key findings.
• Examine internal learning processes (e.g., 'pause and reflect' sessions, after-action reviews).
• Learn about communicating M&E findings to donors, clusters, and affected communities.

Module 8: M&E Capacity and Coordination in Humanitarian Settings

• Discuss strategies for building M&E capacity within humanitarian teams and local partners.
• Explore the importance of inter-agency M&E coordination and joint efforts.
• Understand resource allocation and budgeting for M&E in humanitarian response.
• Examine the role of technology and innovation in strengthening humanitarian M&E.
• Learn about fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation in a crisis environment.

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