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GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation Training | Kenya

Category: GIS and Information Technology Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

Our GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation Training Course equips participants with the skills to effectively combine geographic information systems with monitoring and evaluation processes. You will learn how to integrate GIS with M&E data, analyze and visualize results, and use mobile and GPS technology for data collection. This hands-on training helps improve decision-making and reporting by providing spatial insights into program performance. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or online learning, this program offers flexible options. Participants will receive a certification upon successful completion.

Objectives

By the end of this GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation Training Course, the participants will be able to understand about:

Learn how to integrate GIS into M&E activities
Understand key concepts in M&E and GIS
Learn how to integrate existing M&E data with GIS
Learn about the working of M&E information management systems
Learn how to analyze and visualize M&E data with the aid of GIS techniques
Learn how to collect data using mobile phones and GPS

Target Audience

Data analysts and data management specialists
Monitoring and Evaluation officers
Program and project managers
Impact assessment and reporting personnel
Research and planning officers
NGO and development program staff
Government and public sector monitoring teams
Consultants working in evaluation, accountability and learning
Professionals responsible for results measurement and performance reporting

Training Period

Classroom: 5 Days
Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Overview of Key M&E concepts

Introduction to M&E
Key components of M&E
Challenges facing M&E Designing an M&E system
Results chain and impact pathways
M&E frame works
Theory of change

2: Communicating M&E results

Developing a GIS integrated communication system
Why is communication important in GIS?
Presentation of findings/results

3: New technologies being adopted in project M&E

Mobile phones in M&E
Participatory videos for M&E
Supporting bottom-up learning
Making real-time M&E a reality through ICT
Examples of M&E systems incorporating GIS

4: Introduction to concepts of GIS and remote sensing

GIS software
GIS system installation and setup
GIS Data sources and types

5: Spatial data collection techniques for project management

Using GPS
Using GPS utility software for managing and downloading and managing data
Working with data from different sources
Attributes manipulation in GIS
Using Mobile Phones for GIS data collection
Importing GPS data to Quantum GIS

6: Visualizing project data for M&E

Principles of effective data visualization for decision-making
Developing maps that communicate progress, gaps and trends
Using GIS layers and symbology to highlight key indicators
Creating dashboards and visual summaries for stakeholders
Converting complex datasets into clear, actionable visuals

7: Updating data in the M&E-GIS system

Data entry standards and quality control procedures
Synchronizing field data with central systems
Managing version control and preventing data loss
Integrating new datasets into existing GIS layers
Ensuring accuracy, consistency and data integrity

8: Preparing monitoring and evaluation reports /communicating results

Structuring monitoring and evaluation reports for clarity
Turning GIS outputs into evidence-backed insights
Visual storytelling using maps and data graphics
Presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Applying results to guide planning and performance improvements

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.