Monitoring & Evaluation Training - Istanbul
A 60-hour intensive program combining 4 days in Istanbul with online learning, equipping participants with practical skills in project design, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting—driving accountability, data-driven decisions, and career growth.
Module 1: M&E Foundations
- Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Theory of Change and change levels
- Results Chain: change levels and intervention levels
- Donor terminologies in grant templates
- Logical Framework Matrix
- Baseline and target setting
- M&E Plan & Risks Plan
Module 2: Monitoring Systems & Reporting
- Data management, validation, and cleaning using Microsoft Excel
- Data consolidation and reporting using pivot tables
- Monitoring visits and field follow-up mechanisms
- Progress tracking (activities vs indicators)
- Technical and donor reporting
- Data visualization and storytelling for reporting
Module 3: Evaluation Concepts & Criteria
- Introduction to evaluation in development
- OECD-DAC evaluation criteria
- Relevance and coherence
- Efficiency and effectiveness
- Impact and sustainability
- Application of DAC criteria in humanitarian settings
Module 4: Evaluation Methodologies
- Qualitative vs quantitative evaluation approaches
- Mixed-methods approaches
- Sampling methods: probability and non-probability
- Treatment and control groups
- Sample size calculation (practical applications)
Module 5: Data Collection & Analysis
- Survey design and questionnaire development
- Data collection tools (digital and field-based)
- Quantitative data analysis fundamentals
- Statistical terminology and common errors
- Qualitative data collection tools (FGDs, KIIs, observations)
- Qualitative data analysis techniques
- Reporting quantitative and qualitative findings
Module 6: Evaluation Reporting & Learning
- Evaluation report structure and professional writing
- Data interpretation for decision-making
- Knowledge Management and Learning Plans
- Developing Terms of Reference (ToR) for external evaluations
- Dashboards and data visualization (Power BI basics)
- Practical use of AI in M&E workflows
- Introduction to web-based M&E systems
- Methodology:
- Face 2 Face: 20 hours (4 days) in Istanbul)
- Online: 40 hours online (5 hours/week)
- Total: 60 hours
- Training Days:
- Face to Face: June 27- 30, 2026
- Online:
- July 6- August 31, 2026
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Time: 7:30 - 9:00 P.M.
- # of Participants: up to 12
- Training Fee includes:
- Guide on M&E
- Training Materials
- Certificate by Grants
Trainers:
Hisham Qaddumi & Majdal Hindi & Abeer Imtair
Hisham Qaddumi
Hisham Qaddumi is a professional trainer and a specialist in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) with over ten years of experience in delivering capacity-building programs for nonprofit and development organizations. Throughout the past decade, he has delivered more than 35 professional training sessions in Monitoring & Evaluation, proposal writing and Fundraising, for NGOs, public institutions, and international organizations across the MENA region.
In addition to his training work, Hisham has extensive hands-on experience in monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment of donor-funded projects. He has led outcome surveys, impact evaluations, and monitoring systems for major initiatives supported by IFAD and various international donors.
Hisham holds internationally recognized certifications, including MEAL DPro® and Project DPro®, as well as a Master’s degree in Strategic Planning and Fundraising. His training methodology is practical, donor-aligned, and immediately applicable.
Abeer Imtair
Ms. Imtair is a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist currently working on a World Bank–funded project, where she leads the design of M&E frameworks, indicators, and performance tracking systems to support effective and sustainable project results .
She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics and works as a freelance data analyst and M&E consultant, supporting organizations in survey design, data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
With a background in telecommunications engineering and senior project management, Abeer brings strong analytical, coordination, and training skills, combining technical expertise with practical field experience.
Majdal Hindi
Majdal Hindi is a professional trainer and data analytics specialist with over four years of experience delivering practical, hands-on training programs for individuals and organizations. She has designed and facilitated numerous training sessions in data analysis, visualization, and reporting, targeting both technical and non-technical audiences. Her approach emphasizes real-world applications that support effective decision-making and operational reporting.
In addition to her training expertise, Majdal brings strong hands-on experience in data analysis within complex operational environments. She currently works with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), where she manages large-scale datasets using SQL, ensures data quality, conducts statistical analyses, and develops interactive dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. Her work contributes to data-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiency.
Majdal holds an MBA in Big Data Analytics and is currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. Her training methodology is practical and results-oriented, equipping participants with skills that can be directly applied in their professional roles.
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03 Aug 2026
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This course goes beyond theory to equip participants with practical Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting skills used in real donor-funded projects. Through hands-on exercises, real case studies, and applied tools, participants learn how to design monitoring systems, analyze data, and produce professional reports that demonstrate measurable impact and accountability.
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