Project Monitoring Evaluation

PROJECT MONITORING, EVALUATION &
MEASUREMENT WORKSHOP FOR

PROFESSIONALS
ACCRA, GHANA
$2,500
A National Accredited Career Centre

Course Overview
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Measurement is a systematic
method for collecting, analyzing, and using information to answer
basic questions about projects, policies and programs with
extensive use both in the public and private sector. Evaluation has
become particularly relevant in companies, organisations and
institutions especially in monitoring projects & public programs in
order to curtail scenarios in which extraordinary sums (huge
funds) are invested in societal programs / projects, but the
impacts of these investments are largely unrealised and the return
on investment could not be calculated.
The purpose of this Project Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop

is to provide an understanding of a project's progress so that The purpose of Project Monitoring
appropriate corrective actions can be taken when the project's
and Evaluation is to provide an
performance deviates significantly from the plan. According to
Harvard Professor: Michael Potter, Project evaluation methods
understanding of a project's
often involve three major paradigms and these include: progress so that appropriate
corrective actions can be taken...
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Evaluating through objective, observable and measurable
mechanisms using valuation dimensions such as needs
assessment, assessment of program presumption, Delivering Product
assessment of program process, impact assessment and Envisioning
efficiency assessment.
?
Evaluating through the evaluator's eye where he/she
develops an understanding of the perspective, experiences
and expectations of all stakeholders involved in the project
using standardized methods such as, surveillance, Development
interviews and focus groups Process
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Evaluating using action research for the purposes of drastic
project transformations which requires a greater degree of
involvement and participation on the part of the evaluator. Planning
This type of evaluation has been proven to be particularly
useful in developing countries. Building Project
Irrespective of any 3 of the above, project supervisors need to

acknowledge the most practicable method to be adopted by them What you will learn
considering the project type and bearing in mind that resources
are limited and certain projects are to be prioritized over others. This workshop equips participants with the necessary
skills to analyze the involved tasks in monitoring to
specification a given project, and benchmark what the
Who is it for? required outcome of a project will be in terms of quality
expectations and by what criteria it will be measured.
Project staff of Ministries
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Government stakeholders in projects
? At the end of this Workshop, participants will be able to:
Project / Quality Assurance Personnel
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Special Advisers and Special Assistants on Special Projects
? Understand the principles and procedures for
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Executive Assistants to Director Generals
? effective project monitoring and evaluation;
Managing Directors and Chairmen
? Formulate and use the logical framework
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Members of Project Implementation Execution Committee
? analysis to monitor and evaluate projects;
Research and Planning Staff
? Use work breakdown structures and Ms Project
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House of Representatives Project Committee Members /
? to monitor project efficiency;
Members with Project Supervisory Role Improve their ability to gather, manage, and
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Senate Committee Members
? communicate project information;
Learn methods to evaluate project effectiveness
?
The workshop will be very useful for participants from industries and impact; and
such as social sector development organizations, academic Calculate the return-on-investment (ROI) of a
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organizations, international funding agencies, NGOs as well as project and assess the return-one-expectations
internal and external public sector consultants. (ROE)
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Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

? Introduction to monitoring and evaluation terms and concepts
? Pre-Course Self-Evaluation of Project Planning & Evaluation
Knowledge/Skills
? Difference between monitoring and evaluation
? M&E key concepts
? Tasks, responsibilities and interests
? Planning as a reference for M&E
? Role of the stakeholders in the process
? Objectives of and Approaches to Program and Project Evaluation
Module 2: Monitoring Techniques

? Monitoring techniques
? Advantages and disadvantages of various monitoring techniques
? Outcome Mapping
? Defining information needs
? Practical Techniques for Measuring
Module 3: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)

? Role of LFA throughout the project life cycle
? Objectively verifiable indicators
? Means of verification
Module 4: Using MS Project for Monitoring Projects

? Introduction to MS Project
? Using MS Project for project monitoring
Module 5: Gathering, Managing Information and Reporting

? Deciding which reporting methods to use
? Collecting, analyzing and storing information
? Communication M&E findings for action and accountability
Module 6: Evaluating Projects

? Evaluation techniques
? Evaluation of team projects
? Evaluation of organizations
? Evaluating Stakeholder Involvement
Action planning and workshop wrap up
Our Workshop Venue

Golden Tulip Accra, Ghana.
Liberation Road, Accra 16033, Ghana
A first class African style business hotel with 238 rooms including suites,
apartments, charlets, executive and standard rooms. The hotel is strategically
located near the airport of Accra and is next to the main road towards the city
and developing business districts of Accra.
A very safe environment with modern facilities to make the workshop a

memorable one.
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Facilitators Profiles
Ebenezer A. Barnes, Anticipated Focus

Lead Facilitator
Ebenezer Barnes is Managing Consultant of SEM International Associates Ltd and the
Managing Director of SEM Capital Management Limited. He holds an MBA with concentration in Finance and
Accounting from the University of Rochester, New York. He also holds a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering
from the University of Science and Technology.
Mr Barnes has managed several high profile projects such as the Evaluation and Retrofitting of the Gateway project,
Development of Monitoring and Evaluation System for the National Private sector Development Medium Term Strategy
for the Ministry for the Private Sector Development and Presidential Special Initiative and the Preparation of Medium
Term Business Plan for the Presidential Special Initiative. He has assisted many companies to develop strategic plans
and corporate finance options. Mr. Barnes has also assisted distressed companies to develop and implement
turnaround/restructuring plans.
His strategic planning experience includes serving as team leader for the mandate review of Divestiture
Implementation Committee (DIC), the development of strategic plans for the following organizations: Camelot Ghana
Limited, Ghana Health Research, Regional Maritime University, Dart Communications, Handcraft-in-Transit and
Eximguaranty Company Ghana Limited. He has also served as a team member for the management and forensic
review of Tema Oil Refinery, strategic planning for Adisadel College, Ghana Leasing and Finance Company and
Ghana Micro Finance networks (GHAMFIN).
Dr. Sam Mensah, Senior Consultant, Anticipated Focus

Project Assessment & Evaluation Expert
Dr. Sam Mensah is a Senior Consultant of SEM International Associates.. He has consulted extensively for Ghanaian
firms and international clients including the Ghana Stock Exchange USAID, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the World
Bank and the Canadian International Development Agency.
Dr. Mensah has led strategic and management reviews of several key organizations in Ghana including Ministry for
Private Sector Development, Tema Oil Refinery, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Stock Exchange, CDH Financial
Holdings, General Leasing and Finance Company, Adisadel College, Ghana Micro Finance Networks (GHAMFIN) and
the General Leasing and Finance Company. Before starting his consulting career, Dr. Mensah was Assistant Professor
of Finance at the University of Michigan. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Toronto and an
M.A. in Economics from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Mensah is also a Certified Management Accountant (Society of
Management Accountants of Canada).
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How to Book
Bookings should be made via the IWDev website. Download our
booking form from our website: www.iwdev.org/mybookingform. Click
the booking form button.
Alternatively, you can contact us on 0708 999 5000.
Please send an up-to-date CV with your booking.
All-inclusive price
$2,500 (per participant) plus VAT. This includes all tuition costs,
including workshop days, core learning resources and certificate
fees.
Payment
Fees should be paid in full no later than 2 weeks prior to the
commencement date of the course.
Course Calendar
PROJECT MONITORING, EVALUATION & MEASUREMENT
WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONALS
Date
Program begins 26 Apr 10

Program closes 30 Apr 10
CERTIFICATE ISSUED 30 Apr 10
For further information please contact Eke, Tunde, Dunni or Gloria

On 01- 2798941-2, 08085897416 or 07089995000, or send an email
to info@iwdev.org
Institute of Workforce Development, Swiss House, Plot 9, Block A, Gbagada Industrial Scheme,
Beside UPS, Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. www.iwdev.org

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PROJECT MONITORING, EVALUATION &

MEASUREMENT WORKSHOP FOR

A National Accredited Career Centre

The purpose of this Project Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop

Irrespective of any 3 of the above, project supervisors need to

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

Module 2: Monitoring Techniques

Module 3: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)

Module 4: Using MS Project for Monitoring Projects

Module 5: Gathering, Managing Information and Reporting

Module 6: Evaluating Projects

Action planning and workshop wrap up

Our Workshop Venue

A very safe environment with modern facilities to make the workshop a

Ebenezer A. Barnes, Anticipated Focus

Dr. Sam Mensah, Senior Consultant, Anticipated Focus

Alternatively, you can contact us on 0708 999 5000.

Please send an up-to-date CV with your booking.

Program begins 26 Apr 10

CERTIFICATE ISSUED 30 Apr 10

For further information please contact Eke, Tunde, Dunni or Gloria

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