Remote M&E with Mobile GIS Training Course

Introduction
As organizations adapt to decentralized and remote program delivery, integrating mobile GIS into Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes has become a game-changer. The Remote M&E with Mobile GIS Training Course equips humanitarian, development, and research professionals with cutting-edge tools to collect, analyze, and visualize geospatial data in real time, even from remote or insecure locations. This course blends the power of mobile data collection tools with geographic information systems to enable remote monitoring, performance tracking, and evidence-based decision-making.

Over a comprehensive 10-day period, participants will explore how to use mobile GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ODK, and KoboToolbox to support adaptive M&E strategies. They will gain skills in spatial data integration, remote survey design, GPS mapping, and dashboard development tailored for field teams and donor reporting. This hands-on course is ideal for teams seeking to enhance remote accountability, track geographically dispersed projects, and visualize impact with precision and accuracy.

Duration

10 Days
Target Audience

  • M&E professionals and data analysts
  • Humanitarian and development program staff
  • GIS and ICT4D specialists
  • Donor reporting and results officers
  • Researchers and field supervisors

Course Objectives

  • Understand the role of mobile GIS in remote M&E systems
  • Design and implement geospatial data collection tools
  • Analyze and visualize data using GIS platforms
  • Build spatial dashboards for remote decision-making
  • Strengthen accountability and learning through location-based insights

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Remote M&E and Mobile GIS

  • Principles of remote M&E
  • Overview of mobile GIS technologies
  • Benefits of spatial data in monitoring and evaluation
  • Key platforms and applications
  • Use cases in development and humanitarian work

Module 2: Mobile Data Collection Fundamentals

  • Choosing appropriate mobile data tools
  • Survey design using KoboToolbox and ODK
  • Form logic, skip patterns, and validation
  • Device setup and deployment strategies
  • Offline data collection and syncing

Module 3: GPS and Location-Based Data Techniques

  • Basics of GPS and coordinates
  • Collecting and tagging location data
  • Setting up GPS constraints in surveys
  • Accuracy considerations in remote environments
  • Using GPS to track assets and activities

Module 4: Integrating GIS into M&E Frameworks

  • Linking GIS to project indicators and logframes
  • Creating geospatial baselines and targets
  • Spatially disaggregated M&E planning
  • Incorporating GIS into results chains
  • Case examples of GIS-informed evaluations

Module 5: Introduction to QGIS and Spatial Analysis

  • Navigating the QGIS interface
  • Importing and cleaning field data
  • Creating shapefiles and geo-packages
  • Using layers for impact analysis
  • Styling and categorizing spatial data

Module 6: Mapping Project Activities and Outcomes

  • Creating project maps using field data
  • Mapping beneficiaries, services, and outcomes
  • Heatmaps and distribution analysis
  • Time-based visualizations
  • Communicating project reach with maps

Module 7: Data Validation and Quality Control

  • Field validation techniques
  • Verifying GPS and location accuracy
  • Cleaning spatial data for analysis
  • Addressing errors and outliers
  • Documentation and data integrity protocols

Module 8: Spatial Dashboards and Story Maps

  • Building dashboards in ArcGIS Online and Power BI
  • Integrating Kobo and GIS data into dashboards
  • Designing user-friendly map interfaces
  • Real-time updates and performance tracking
  • Creating interactive story maps for stakeholders

Module 9: Using GIS for Remote Supervision and Accountability

  • Mapping field team movements and coverage
  • Identifying service gaps and underserved areas
  • Tracking complaints and feedback spatially
  • Ensuring transparency in remote operations
  • Visualizing compliance and verification

Module 10: Data Ethics, Privacy, and Security

  • Ethical considerations in geospatial data use
  • Informed consent and location sharing
  • Data encryption and secure transmission
  • Complying with global data protection regulations
  • Risk mitigation in mobile GIS deployment

Module 11: Scaling and Institutionalizing Mobile GIS

  • Organizational readiness for mobile GIS
  • Building in-house GIS and M&E capacity
  • Developing SOPs and integration plans
  • Leveraging open-source tools for sustainability
  • Budgeting and resource planning

Module 12: Case Studies and Applied Practice

  • Hands-on projects using real-world datasets
  • Group mapping exercises and peer feedback
  • Showcasing impact through geospatial stories
  • Review of sector-specific use cases (health, WASH, education)
  • Planning next steps for organizational integration

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

 

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