USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity

Exciting News! The #MELCONJO24 is coming!   The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (MELA) is thrilled to announce the new dates for the 2024 USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Conference: November 3-4, 2024. This year’s theme, Pathways to Localization, will highlight the successes and lessons from MELA’s localization efforts. It will also provide a platform for USAID/Jordan IPs and MELA partners to showcase and share their localization approaches. The conference will also mark the end of MELA, celebrating the accomplishments and successes of the Activity over the last five years. Stay tuned for more updates and registration details. Follow us to stay informed. #MELCONJO24 #MELA #USAID #Pathways #Localization #Jordan #Conference

On behalf of the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity, Integrated International recently hosted a three-day Design Thinking Training from September 17-19, 2024. This immersive session brought together 14 professionals committed to enhancing their skills in creative problem-solving and innovation within the development sector. The training began with an introduction to the Design Thinking process, emphasizing the importance of empathy in understanding end-users and defining human-centered problems. Over the following two days, participants took part in interactive sessions on ideation, prototyping, and testing solutions, engaging in practical exercises to sharpen their ability to address complex challenges. The final day focused on implementing solutions, utilizing tools like Journey Mapping to visualize project pathways and support adaptive management. A special thank you to our trainers, Rachel Sherwin and Marah Al Malalha, for their expert facilitation, and to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this training! You can access Design Thinking training resources on #KAMP by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/eQymj6jC #DesignThinking #Innovation #Training #CapacityBuilding #USAID #MEL #Jordan

On behalf of the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity, Integrated International (INTEGRATED) recently hosted an immersive three-day "Impact Mapping and Evaluation" training session. This hands-on training brought together a diverse group of MEL professionals, all dedicated to enhancing their capacities in measuring program impact. During the training, participants delved into core concepts of impact mapping and evaluation. The session began with impact mapping, focusing on tracing pathways of change and linking them to program contributions. It also covered key distinctions between causation and correlation and introduced the concept of counterfactuals. Participants learned about the essential steps involved in conducting experimental impact evaluations, such as Randomized Control Trials (RCTs), and contrasted these with non-experimental methods. Two full days were devoted to guiding participants through the design, data collection, and analysis of RCTs and non-experimental methods. The training highlighted when to use each method, their respective limitations, and best practices, and concluded with strategies for integrating the results into the program’s CLA framework. A special thank you to our trainers, Nedjma Koval and Leen Al Refai, for their expert facilitation and to everyone who participated and made this training a success!

Are you a creative mind with a passion for design? The USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (MELA) is looking for a talented Part-Time Graphic Designer. This role requires you to work from MELA’s office, collaborating closely with the MELA team to develop high-impact visual content that enhances the communication and understanding of key activities. If your qualifications and experience fit this position, we encourage you to apply through the following link: 👉 Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3MpEIJY #USAID #Hiring #GraphicDesign #JobOpportunity #PartTime

To celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay, the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity is highlighting a group of distinguished apprentices from the USAID/Jordan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Apprenticeship Program. Today’s highlight is Nadeen Sarayrah. “I joined the USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program because I am passionate about the development sector and aspire to work in international organizations. Through this program, I had the opportunity to work on diverse projects, sharpening my skills in cross-cultural communication and strategic planning. It also equipped me with Microsoft Office tools and Power BI for data analysis and visualization. I am confident that these skills and experiences will significantly contribute to my future career in international development.” – Nadeen Sarayrah, Round VI Apprentice. The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program was designed to expand the pool of entry-level MEL professionals with the prerequisite skills to assist USAID Implementing Partners in fulfilling USAID performance monitoring requirements. The delivery was tailored to offer practice-based learning, on-the-job training, and classroom training to build USAID specific MEL skills and experience. So far, 70 apprentices have graduated from the Apprenticeship Program, with 13 more set to graduate from Round VI. Integrated International (INTEGRATED) #InternationalYouthDay #USAID #MEL #youth #Jordan #Apprenticeship

 📊 Strengthening MEL Professionals with Data Quality Expertise The USAID Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (MELA) recently hosted an engaging training session on Data Quality Assessment (DQA), bringing together 21 professionals from USAID and its Implementing Partners. This training aimed to bolster their skills and ensure the integrity of data that drives critical decisions. Participants explored USAID’s five key data quality standards—validity, integrity, precision, reliability, and timeliness—gaining valuable insights into identifying and mitigating potential data quality issues that could impact data collection and analysis. Reflecting on the training, Bassam Barhoumeh, Data Officer for USAID’s Early Grade Education Activity (Asas), shared, "After five years in monitoring and evaluation, I’ve come to realize just how crucial DQA is. A thorough DQA process ensures the quality of data, which is essential for informed decision-making." 🎉We commend everyone’s dedication to mastering DQA and their commitment to ensuring trusted data for effective management decisions. You can access DQA training resources on #kamp by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/dgGCvz9p #Training #DQA #DataQuality #MEL #USAID #Jordan

To celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay, the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity is highlighting a group of distinguished apprentices from the USAID/Jordan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Apprenticeship Program. Today’s highlight is Saja Abukhadrah. “The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program has been a transformative experience, significantly enhancing my knowledge in MEL, applying this knowledge at an implementing partner was beneficial. The program has been pivotal in aligning my passion for data analytics with the development field, effectively shaping my career path.” –Saja Abukhadrah, Round VI Apprentice. The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program was designed to expand the pool of entry-level MEL professionals with the prerequisite skills to assist USAID Implementing Partners in fulfilling USAID performance monitoring requirements. The delivery was tailored to offer practice-based learning, on-the-job training, and classroom training to build USAID specific MEL skills and experience. So far, 70 apprentices have graduated from the Apprenticeship Program, with 13 more set to graduate from Round VI. Integrated International (INTEGRATED) #InternationalYouthDay #USAID #MEL #youth #Jordan #Apprenticeship

To celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay, the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity is highlighting a group of distinguished apprentices from the USAID/Jordan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Apprenticeship Program. Today’s highlight is Lujain Dadsi. “I joined the USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program because I wanted to immerse myself in a hands-on learning environment and gain real-world experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. The program has truly been life-changing, giving me the skills, support, and direction I needed.” – Lujain Dadsi, Round VI Apprentice. The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program was designed to expand the pool of entry-level MEL professionals with the prerequisite skills to assist USAID Implementing Partners in fulfilling USAID performance monitoring requirements. The delivery was tailored to offer practice-based learning, on-the-job training, and classroom training to build USAID specific MEL skills and experience. So far, 70 apprentices have graduated from the Apprenticeship Program, with 13 more set to graduate from Round VI. Integrated International (INTEGRATED) #InternationalYouthDay #USAID #MEL #youth #Jordan #Appprenticeship

To celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay, the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity is highlighting a group of distinguished apprentices from the USAID/Jordan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Apprenticeship Program. Today’s highlight is Lina Abdullah. “Through the USAID MELA Apprenticeship Program, I gained practical skills to assess program success and drive continuous improvement. The comprehensive curriculum and hands-on approach to MEL methodologies were very helpful in sharpening my skills to become more equipped to measure outcomes, gather meaningful insights, and utilize data to inform decision-making. The program has also fostered my adaptability, problem-solving skills, and ability to innovate in dynamic environments.” – Lina Abdullah, Round VI Apprentice. The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program was designed to expand the pool of entry-level MEL professionals with the prerequisite skills to assist USAID Implementing Partners in fulfilling USAID performance monitoring requirements. The delivery was tailored to offer practice-based learning, on-the-job training, and classroom training to build USAID specific MEL skills and experience. So far, 70 apprentices have graduated from the Apprenticeship Program, with 13 more set to graduate from Round VI. Integrated International (INTEGRATED) #InternationalYouthDay #USAID #MEL #youth #Jordan #Apprenticeship

To celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay, the USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity is highlighting a group of distinguished apprentices from the USAID/Jordan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Apprenticeship Program. Today’s highlight is Jamil Hamed. “I joined the USAID MELA Apprenticeship Program to deepen my knowledge in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, which will help me become a skilled MEL practitioner. By upscaling my data analysis skills, I feel more confident to manage data analysis projects. Those skills have helped me get closer to my goal of becoming a successful data analyst.” – Jamil Hamed, Round VI Apprentice. The USAID/Jordan MEL Apprenticeship Program was designed to expand the pool of entry-level MEL professionals with the prerequisite skills to assist USAID Implementing Partners in fulfilling USAID performance monitoring requirements. The delivery was tailored to offer practice-based learning, on-the-job training, and classroom training to build USAID specific MEL skills and experience. So far, 70 apprentices have graduated from the Apprenticeship Program, with 13 more set to graduate from Round VI. Integrated International (INTEGRATED) #InternationalYouthDay #USAID #MEL #youth #Jordan #Apprenticeship