M&E for Child Protection Initiatives Training Course

M&E for Child Protection Initiatives Training Course

Introduction

In today’s dynamic social development landscape, effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is critical for child protection initiatives, ensuring programs achieve measurable impact while safeguarding children’s rights. This course equips practitioners with cutting-edge M&E tools, practical frameworks, and evidence-based methodologies to assess, track, and enhance child protection interventions. Participants will gain hands-on experience in data collection, impact measurement, risk analysis, and reporting, ensuring that interventions are accountable, effective, and child-centered.

M&E for Child Protection Initiatives Training Course emphasizes real-world application, using case studies from local and international child protection programs to demonstrate how M&E strengthens policy implementation, program design, and advocacy efforts. Participants will leave with the capacity to design robust M&E systems, utilize innovative digital tools, and generate actionable insights that drive sustainable child protection outcomes.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Apply child-centered M&E frameworks in program design and evaluation.
2. Develop logical frameworks (LogFrames) tailored to child protection initiatives.
3. Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection ethically in child protection settings.
4. Analyze and interpret M&E data for evidence-based decision-making.
5. Monitor risk and vulnerability indicators among children effectively.
6. Utilize digital M&E tools and dashboards for real-time tracking.
7. Integrate gender, diversity, and inclusion (GDI) principles into evaluation processes.
8. Strengthen accountability and reporting mechanisms for child protection programs.
9. Conduct impact assessments and measure program outcomes.
10. Design feedback loops for continuous program improvement.
11. Apply innovative participatory approaches involving children and communities.
12. Implement evaluation standards for humanitarian and development programs.
13. Leverage case study analysis to inform policy, practice, and advocacy.

Target Audience

1. Child Protection Officers and Social Workers
2. M&E Specialists in NGOs and INGOs
3. Program Managers in Child-Focused Initiatives
4. Government Officials in Social Services and Protection
5. Policy Analysts in Child Welfare and Rights
6. Humanitarian Program Coordinators
7. Researchers and Academic Practitioners in Child Development
8. Donor and Funding Agency Representatives

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Child Protection M&E

• Introduction to child protection principles and frameworks
• Overview of M&E concepts, tools, and techniques
• Roles and responsibilities in child protection M&E
• Ethical considerations in child-focused evaluations
• Case study: UNICEF child protection monitoring in East Africa

Module 2: Designing M&E Systems for Child Protection

• Developing Logical Frameworks (LogFrames)
• Setting SMART indicators for children’s well-being
• Designing monitoring tools and data collection templates
• Integrating risk and vulnerability analysis
• Case study: ChildSafe program M&E design in Kenya

Module 3: Data Collection Methods

• Qualitative vs quantitative data approaches
• Participatory data collection with children and communities
• Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and observation techniques
• Ensuring child protection and ethical compliance
• Case study: Save the Children child rights data collection

Module 4: Data Management and Analysis

• Cleaning, storing, and managing sensitive data
• Statistical tools for child protection program analysis
• Data visualization techniques for reporting
• Tracking progress against indicators
• Case study: Plan International’s child protection data dashboard

Module 5: Monitoring Child Protection Programs

• Continuous monitoring processes
• Tracking service delivery and intervention impact
• Developing monitoring schedules and field reporting templates
• Early warning systems for child protection risks
• Case study: Monitoring child labor interventions in Uganda

Module 6: Evaluation Techniques and Impact Assessment

• Conducting formative, summative, and developmental evaluations
• Outcome mapping and impact measurement
• Using mixed-methods approaches in evaluations
• Learning from program failures and successes
• Case study: Child sponsorship program evaluation in Rwanda

Module 7: Reporting, Accountability, and Learning

• Designing reporting frameworks for multiple stakeholders
• Communicating findings to donors, government, and communities
• Building feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Ethical reporting and confidentiality standards
• Case study: Child protection reporting in conflict zones

Module 8: Innovative Practices and Digital Tools

• Leveraging mobile apps and digital platforms for M&E
• Using dashboards for real-time monitoring
• Integrating AI and data analytics for child protection insights
• Innovative participatory evaluation approaches
• Case study: Digital child protection tracking in humanitarian settings

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.