Introduction

The purpose of this course is to provide new and experienced evaluation professionals and funders with strategies, tools, and skills to: develop realistic evaluation plans and ensure the quality of evaluation products and briefings.

Evaluation managers have a complex job. Against a backdrop of demanding technical requirements and a dynamic political environment, the goal of evaluation management is to develop, with available resources and time, valid and useful measurement information and findings, and ensure the quality of the process, products, and services included in the evaluation contract. Management decisions influence methodological decisions and vice versa, as method choice has cost implications.

Duration

5 Days

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Course Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will have a comprehensive view of evaluation management, and will be prepared to follow a systematic process for commissioning and managing evaluations.

Course Outline

Module 1: The Role of an Evaluation Manager

• This introductory module has two parts. In the first part, we will clarify the role of the evaluation manager(s), the criteria we use to assess effective evaluation management, and the competencies required in evaluation management. This will ground the areas of emphasis in the overall course.
• In the second part, we will use a case example and dive into a skills-focused section on conducting evaluation contracts including task analysis, staffing, and budgeting.

Module 2: The Importance of Context and Planning

• In this module, we will explore the client-evaluator relationship, and discuss how to make it a successful one in different types of evaluation commissioner environments .We will review the authority and limitations of each party, and explore how to partner while staying independent in that important relationship. Internal evaluators deal with issues of authority and independence differently, thus this section is also relevant to them.
• We will then move to the role of the manager in evaluation planning: context, vision for the evaluation, mastering logistics, and the outputs of evaluation planning. We will focus on the role of the evaluation manager regardless of evaluation design, but will refer different designs and how some designs add complexity to evaluation management.

Module 3: Communications, Negotiations, and Relationship Management

• In the first part of this module, we will explore the key management competency of communication, including how evaluation managers can build on their strengths to fulfill their communication and negotiation responsibilities.
• In the second part of this module, we will explore the evaluation manager’s responsibility to build and manage an evaluation team, including team planning, supervision, negotiating, and managing stress.

Module 4: Quality Control and Oversight

• In the first part of this module, we will review how evaluation managers must fulfill their role of monitoring the implementation of an evaluation, from data collection to report writing. We will identify pause points and appropriate interventions for the evaluation manager, and discuss living in the nexus of fulfilling contract requirements, responding to client needs, and protecting independence.

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected]/[email protected]

Mob: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817/+250789621067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010 , +250 789621067 ,or mail [email protected]/[email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]/[email protected]

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