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Training: Monitoring and Evaluation for MHPSS programmes

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are essential in achieving well-designed programmes that are appropriate to the people and the context, as well as effective and efficient. Taking the time to allocate time and resources for M&E planning ensures that psychosocial interventions are conducted safely and with respect to local cultures and traditions. Without these systems in place, resources may be wasted on programmes that are ineffective or inappropriate, and interventions run the risk of doing more harm than good.  

In 2017, the PS Centre published the IFRC Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for psychosocial support interventions to promote best practices in M&E throughout the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The framework aims to support National Societies in designing and implementing M&E systems for psychosocial programmes; to help in programme planning and development of psychosocial support strategies; and to streamline global reporting of progress in psychosocial programmes. 

To support National Societies to apply the Framework, the PS Centre has developed a four-day training course. This training aims to build the capacity of staff and volunteers in setting up and implementing systematic monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to psychosocial support interventions.

M&E principles, methods and tools are presented in a series of interactive training sessions, which enable participants to apply learning to their work context.

Topics covered are:

  • Monitoring and evaluation concepts
  • Assessments
  • Ethical principles in data collection and use
  • The IFRC Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Psychosocial Support Interventions
  • The IASC Monitoring and Evaluation Guide for MHPSS Programmes in Emergencies
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection tools
  • Measuring psychosocial wellbeing
  • Developing logical frameworks
  • Developing monitoring and evaluation plans
  • Organising and analysing the data
  • Evaluation of MHPSS activities and programmes

Dates, deadlines, and other important information

The training takes place in Copenhagen from 4 to 7 September 2023.
Each day will be from 09.00-17.00 hrs (CEST).  

Dates: 4-7 September 2023
Venue: Danish Red Cross, Blegdamsvej 27, 2100 Copenhagen

Participants must be able to participate in the entire training, arriving the night before and departing from the training venue no earlier than 5 pm on the last day of training with the earliest possible flight out of Copenhagen at 8 pm.

Language

The training is in English, and all participants are expected to participate actively.

Certificate 

Participants will receive a certificate based on whether they have: 

  • done the required pre-reading 
  • at least 80% attendance during the training 
  • participated actively during the training. 

For questions, please write to psacademy@rodekors.dk 

Objective

This Monitoring & evaluation for MHPSS programmes training aims to build the capacity of staff and volunteers in setting up and implementing systematic monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to psychosocial support interventions. M&E principles, methods and tools are presented in a series of interactive training sessions, which enable participants to apply learning to their work context.

Deadline for application  

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of Friday 9 June 2023. 

Please note that we only accept applications submitted through the online system: https://www.survey-xact.dk/LinkCollector?key=HMPLYW6AL53K 

Cost 

The training is free for participants from the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement as well as for participants outside the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

There is no training fee. Participants arrange and cover their own expenses for travel, accommodation, and other expenses.  Lunch, snacks, and one social dinner will be provided during the training.

Pre-training reading 

There is no pre-training reading. However, participants should be familiar with all three documents included in the IFRC PS Centre Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: 

VISA

Information about visa requirements i Denmark can be found at:  https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa/

and: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/visa/need_visa/who_needs_visa.htm 

Should an entry visa be needed, the IFRC PS Centre will be happy to supply invitation letters used in the application process for visa for Denmark.