Designing and Managing Evaluations for Development Projects is a 3-day course to assist evaluators and those commissioning evaluations to design appropriate and robust evaluations. The course helps evaluation practitioners and managers to conceptualise evaluations; choose appropriate evaluation methodologies; implement an entire evaluation process using a participatory, capacity building approach; and use evaluations to facilitate learning.
The three day programme is based on the principles of utilised focussed evaluation approaches, and is aligned to the Standards of evaluation in government (DPME, 2014)
The course focusses on building the technical competencies related to designing evaluations and participants will receive a toolbox of methodologies. It also focusses on building the process competencies required to get maximum benefit out of the evaluation process. The course is informed by years of experience of conducting evaluations for the South African (and other) Governments, International Donors and NGOs (local and international).
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Objectives
The objectives of this course are to increase understanding of:
evaluation design and having both technical and process perspectives
sampling and data analysis methods
how to select an approach for an evaluation, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches such as document/literature review, most significant change, outcome harvesting, contribution analysis and quasi-experimental evaluation design
the use of participatory processes to improve utilisation and learning
The course will also:
Improve the ability of those commissioning or managing evaluations to better articulate their evaluation requirements and assess the appropriateness of an evaluation proposal in terms of its design and quality of evaluation deliverables/process.
Improve the ability of evaluators to choose an appropriate design for an evaluation
This course will be run in a workshop-style using adult learning methodologies. Group work is interspersed with input sessions. Workshops provide a space for participants to learn from each other by sharing knowledge and experiences.
Methodology
Requirements
Participants should have a good understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
To achieve these outcomes, full participation is required. There will be no passive learning. Participants will get opportunities to share their experiences and best practices regarding designing evaluations.
The course is aimed at: monitoring and evaluation manager, young and emerging evaluators, evaluation consultants/practitioners, directors/managers of NGOs, Evaluation Steering Committee members and those commissioning evaluations.
Participants will have an:
improved understanding of the different types of evaluations and how this influences the evaluation design e.g. design evaluation, implementation evaluation, summative evaluation, impact evaluation
Outcomes
ability to develop an appropriate evaluation framework
improved ability to choose appropriate methods to respond to key evaluation questions
improved understanding of utilisation focussed evaluation and how these can be practically applied
Day 1
Module 1: Introduction to evaluation design
Key theoretical principles: Focused evaluation
Evaluation design: Technical and process considerations
Module 2: Defining what is to be evaluated
Evaluation and the project cycle: When to evaluate and what to evaluate
The DAC criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, impact, relevance
Developing key evaluation questions
Day 2
Module 3: Designing and evaluating - technical perspective
Step 1: Deciding on an evaluation framework
Step 2: Unpacking key evaluation questions
Step 3: Evaluation Methods (methodology toolbox); Conducting document/literature review; Qualitative evaluation approaches - Most significant change, outcome harvesting contribution analys; Quantitative evaluation methods - Quasi experimental design
Step 4: Sampling
Step 5: Data analysis tools and framework
Module 4: Designing an evaluation - process perspective
Guidelines for implementing a utilization focused, participatory, capacity building evaluation process
Day 3
Module 5: The evaluation journey from a management perspective
Developing a TOR and proposal for an evaluation
Choosing the right evaluator: Key evaluator competencies
Key quality management considerations for the evaluation process: Inception, data collection, data analysis, report writing and learning
Next course: 5 - 7 December, Cape Town
Cost: R8,434.83 + 15% VAT = R9,700 (incl. comprehensive course materials, refreshments & lunch, certificate). Special discount apply for groups of 3 people or more, of 10%, early bird registration applies
In House - Available Upon Request
Courses - Minimum 5 Persons
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