Consultancy for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Capacity Strengthening Training

Consultancy for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning(MEAL) Capacity Strengthening Training Background Terre des hommes (Tdh) is committed to promoting evidence-based programming, accountability to affected populations, and continuous learningacross its interventions. Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems are essential to ensure quality programming, donor compliance, adaptive management, and measurable impact. Many local partner organizations face capacity gaps in degand operationalizing MEAL systems, collecting and using data, and integrating learning into decision-making.To address these gaps, Tdh seeks a qualified consultant to deliver a comprehensive MEAL capacity strengthening trainingfor partner organizations and selected staff. Purpose of the Consultancy The purposeof this consultancy is to strengthen participants’ technical and practical competencies in MEAL by equipping them with tools,frameworks, and skills to design, implement, and manage effectiveMEAL systems alignedwith humanitarian and development standards. TrainingObjectives By the end of the training, participants will be able to: Understand the core conceptsand principles of MEAL in development and humanitarian programming. Design a project-level MEAL plan that includes a Theory of Change, SMART indicators, and a data collection matrix. Develop indicators, data collection tools, and MEAL plans. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes. Develop a context-appropriate Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) framework, including a safe and accessible community feedback mechanism for a sensitive protection program. Analyze, visualize, and use data for learningand adaptive management. Ensure quality reporting and donor compliance. Scope of Work The consultant will be responsible for: Conducting a brief pre-training MEAL capacity needs assessment. Deg a context-specific MEAL training curriculum and agenda. Delivering participatory and practice-oriented trainingsessions covering: MEAL concepts, standards, and ethicalconsiderations Theory of Change and results frameworks Indicator development and performance measurement Data collection methods and tools (quantitative and qualitative) Baseline, midline,and endline assessments Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and feedbackmechanisms Data qualityassurance and data protection Data analysis,visualization, and reporting Learning, reflection, and adaptive management Facilitating groupwork, case studies,and hands-on exercises. Supporting participants to develop or refine projectMEAL plans and tools. Providing post-training recommendations for strengthening organizational MEAL systems. Training Durationand Structure The trainingwill be deliveredover five (5) full days , structured as follows: Day 1: MEAL Fundamentals, Ethics, Theory of Change &Results Frameworks Day 2: Indicators, MEAL Plans & Data Collection Tools Day 3: Monitoring Systems,Data Quali