Kenya: Monitoring, evaluation & results based management of development programs workshop

Dear Partner,

Asset Africa Institute, (www.assetafrica.co.ke), is pleased to announce the following seminar which will take place in June 2016, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Course Name: Monitoring, Evaluation & Results Based Management of Development Programs Date: 21st -24th June 2016 Venue: Nairobi, Kenya

Need for course A detailed, extensive and participatory planning is a prerequisite process for the setting of realistic targets, indicators and expected outcomes of development programs and the design and use of clear, well defined M & E tools increases the chances of the success and sustainability of those programs. In addition, the constantly changing environment in which projects are implemented, demands the systematic collection and accurate analysis of program data to inform appropriate decision making and for taking timely corrective actions and this seminar equips you with management tools and techniques necessary to establish and operate an effective project monitoring ,evaluation and results-based management systems for your programs.

Moreover, since each project is an experiment-implementation contexts and strategies vary-project managers need to constantly update their program management skills through interaction with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to identify and close gaps, share success stories and apply lessons learnt to improve future program designs and implementation processes to assure program relevance, effectiveness, enhance efficiency for sustainability and impact and give value for money to project granters.

While it is encouraging that many managers are now appreciating the power of utilizing the Results-Based Management (RBM)” accountability framework in their unique program situations, this workshop will enable them to ably demonstrate possession of technical and managerial competencies both for the success of the programs/projects and for their own professional mobility.

Further, participants to this workshop will be skilled in conducting an analysis based ex-ante evaluation to enable them to not only improve the structure of the program design but also increase the internal and external program coherence to amplify the quality and sustainability of deliverables.

Course Objectives • Correctly identify the different personality types and characteristics and learn how they affect project management. • Apply time-tested tools and techniques to actual project management processes • Correctly identify various communication channels during project implementation. • Correctly identify the types and role of stakeholders and processes of stakeholder mapping • Demonstrate knowledge of ability to manage, control and organize a project with high degree of consistency and in line to its objectives through application of the project management methodology-Projects In Controlled Environments, version 2-(PRINCE 2) • Understand key aspects of project design, planning, implementation, management and Monitoring and Evaluation • Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a project • Correctly apply a network diagram to display a Project Evaluation and Review Technique, (PERT) chart. • Use the Critical Path Method, (CPM), in the network diagram to ensure the correct project duration • Demonstrate clear understanding and differences between the monitoring and evaluation functions and how to assign roles for execution of each function • Educate Learners on how to link a logical framework and translate it into a concise and transparent budget and a simple work plan • Use the logical framework to design an effective monitoring and evaluation system for tracking and reporting results for their individual organizations • Understand best practices techniques for project management, Monitoring and Evaluation • Be able to define, validate and use performance and risk indicators • Be skilled in tools and techniques for collecting, processing and analyzing data to set up the program reporting functions • Demonstrate understanding and a keen appreciation of the program change management process • Demonstrate ability to design and apply project evaluation techniques with a focus to current projects and programs

Summary Course Content • Project Management Overview: Definition, Process, What PM can do for you • Personality Types & Impact on Project Management Processes and Outcomes • Qualities of an excellent Project/Program Manager • How to Improve Program Communication strategies • How to enhance the role of stakeholders for successful programs • Project design stage as a critical precedent to an effective project monitoring and evaluation • How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), PERT) charts and Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) • Key Principles and Processes in Conducting a Project Baseline • Project performance and risk indicators - Evidence and Risk analysis • Managing projects in controlled environments-Introduction to PRINCE 2 • How to Manage Projects with Ms. Word • Scheduling and planning to ensure targets are accomplished in a timely manner • Managing ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ projects and Programs • Project Budgeting &Work plan Development-How to Use Budgeting as Tools for team Motivation • Linkages between monitoring, reporting, project control & Evaluation- when to adjust the program work plan • Introduction to monitoring and evaluation: Definition, Concepts, Functions, Need and Role of M & E • M & E Overview: Process, Functions, Main Elements of M & E, Ethical Standards in M&E • M& E Frameworks: Theoretical Frameworks-Conceptual Frame Works- Logical Frameworks-Logic Models • Building the program/project M & E System: Establishing the project/program M & E Function, Creation for validation of program/project logic models and indicators, validation of indicators with stakeholders • Comparisons of the logical framework & Results Based Approached to Project/Program Design • Data in M & E: Data Collection Processes and Tools, Types of Data, Data Capture, Data Quality Checks • Quantitative methods & Qualitative methods • Data Analysis, Interpretation & Reporting- Deciding which reporting methods to use & Writing an effective M/E report • Role of data in Project Implementation and Decision Making • Conducting an Analysis Based Ex-ante Evaluation • How to maximize the power of “Results-Based Management (RBM)” accountability framework in your unique program situations • The change management process-how to/and not to manage change!

Who Should Attend Project Managers and Officers, Monitoring & Evaluation Practitioners and Specialists, Donor staff involved in the appraisals of programs and projects, Heads of departments in ministries, colleges, universities and County governments and researchers,

Seminar Methodology Dynamic, creative, participant centered, practical, interactive, interesting adult learning methodologies-including facilitated discussions, small group interactive exercises, large group discussions, role plays, plenary presentations, Case Studies, examples from organizations and drawing upon participants’ own experience- and diverse media will be applied to enable participants to design M & E Systems, Evaluate and Manage programs for results.

A bench marking visit, on the last day of training, to an identified international organization based in Nairobi will provide the participants with a unique opportunity to see how M & E concepts, tools and systems are applied in the day to day management of complex programs.

Added Benefits of Participating in the Seminar 2 Branded T-Shirts A fully paid for trip to the Nairobi National Park & National Museums of Kenya

About the Organization Asset Africa Institute (www.assetafrica.co.ke)-AAI--AAI-) has distinguished itself as the training provider of choice among development organizations. AAI specializes in the research, design and delivery of high quality and affordable training programs for development workers worldwide. We work with a team of high end consultant base of more than 130 highly educated and experienced professionals many of whom are involved in post doctoral research work. Over the years, AAI has provided consultancies and training to such reputable organizations as: Federal University, Birnin Kebbi-Nigeria, African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD),Norwegian Church Aid-Zambia, ACOMIN-Nigeria, Tear Fund-DRC, CLEEN Organization-Nigeria, Love Botswana Outreach Mission, Islamic Relief-Somalia, National Museums of Kenya, Cornerstone Development-Uganda, International Organization for Immigration (South Sudan), Save Your Generation (SYG)-Ethiopia, Africa Rice Center (Africa Rice)-Benin, Rwanda Union of the Blind, Sasakawa Africa Association-Ethiopia, Harare Institute of Technology, Care International-Mali, Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemicals Research (CEFOR) University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria among others

For information in regard to the above seminars contact: Lillian Ateng’ Training Coordinator Asset Africa Institute, Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street P.O. Box 12903 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +254 -722 469454/720986965, www.assetafrica.co.ke Email: info@assetafrica.co.ke / assetafrika@gmail.com

To enroll for this seminar, fill in the registration form attached and then email it to the attention of: Lillian Ateng’ Training Coordinator Asset Africa Institute Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street P.O. Box 12903 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +254 -722 469454/720986965 Email: info@assetafrica.co.ke /assetafrika@gmail.comwww.assetafrica.co.ke