University of Nairobi Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Health Programs

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University of Nairobi
 

College of Humanities and Social Science
 

Population Studies and Research Institute
 

A Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Health Programs
 

(August 2012 Intake)
 

The Population Studies and Research Institute (PSRI) invite applications for August 2012 admissions for the above course. 

This is a two-week course that is aimed at equipping program and project managers/officers, planners, and researchers in the fields of population and health with monitoring and evaluation skills. 

The overall goal of the course is to contribute to the improvement of the management of population and health programs and projects in the country and elsewhere and to the development of national experts of monitoring and evaluation. 

The course targets personnel from Government, national, regional and international agencies currently implementing and/or supporting population and health programs.
 

Minimum Entry Requirement
 

The potential applicant will have at least a university degree from a recognised university or a diploma and other relevant qualifications plus at least three years of relevant work experience. 

The applicant should be proficient in English. Having some analytical skills, computer and data systems knowledge would be an added advantage.
 

Course Duration
 

The course is full time and will be covered in two weeks.
 

Course Content
 

The course is structured into the following main modules. Overview of M & E, M&E Concepts, M&E Plan,
Frameworks, Indicators, Data Sources and Quality, Data analysis and Interpretation, Planning for Evaluation, M&E information in decision-making and Stakeholders Engagement for M&E.
 

Tuition Fees:
 

The tuition fees for the course will be Ksh.50, 000/=. This amount does not cover travel, accommodation and living expenses. Teas will be provided during the course sessions. 

The tuition fees will also cover transportation for a field visit. The training venue will be at the Chinese Centre, Main Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Application Procedure
 

Application forms are available from the Director’s PSRI or request from psri@uonbi.ac.ke
 

For more information please contact:-
 

Director
Population Studies and Research Institute
Main Campus, Hyslop Building, 2nd Floor
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Important Dates:
 

Application deadline: 22/07/2012
Registration deadline: 06/08/2012
Commencement date: 20/08/2012