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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Nutrition Programs Training Course

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Training Locations Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki) · Tanzania (Dodoma, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam) · Dubai UAE · South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town) · Istanbul · Accra · Banjul more ▾
Groups & Payment Groups of 5+ receive one complimentary place — see group rates. Payment due at least 1 month before (Europe & Asia) or 2 weeks before (Africa programs).
Upcoming Training Schedules 14 locations
Location Duration Next Start Date Dates Available Action
Nairobi, Kenya 10 days Jul 13, 2026 104 dates
Accra, Ghana 10 days Jul 13, 2026 31 dates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 10 days Jul 13, 2026 31 dates
Cape Town, South Africa 10 days Jul 13, 2026 52 dates
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10 days Jul 27, 2026 26 dates
Dubai, UAE 10 days Jul 20, 2026 52 dates
Istanbul, Turkey 10 days Jul 27, 2026 16 dates
Kampala, Uganda 10 days Jul 13, 2026 31 dates
Kigali, Rwanda 10 days Jul 20, 2026 52 dates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10 days Nov 16, 2026 31 dates
Mombasa, Kenya 10 days Jul 13, 2026 52 dates
Pretoria, South Africa 10 days Jul 20, 2026 52 dates
Singapore 10 days Aug 31, 2026 31 dates
Zanzibar, Tanzania 10 days Jan 4, 2027 16 dates

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Nutrition Programs Training Course

Course Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Nutrition Programs Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and advanced competencies in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting nutrition interventions and programs. Malnutrition remains one of the world's most significant public health and development challenges, affecting child survival, maternal health, cognitive development, educational outcomes, productivity, and economic growth. Governments, international agencies, non-governmental organizations, health institutions, and development partners increasingly require robust monitoring and evaluation systems to measure program performance, assess nutritional outcomes, strengthen accountability, and generate evidence for nutrition policy and programming.

Monitoring and evaluation are fundamental components of effective nutrition programming because they provide systematic approaches for tracking intervention implementation, measuring progress toward nutrition targets, assessing the effectiveness of nutrition interventions, and identifying opportunities for program improvement. Comprehensive nutrition M&E systems facilitate evidence-based planning, resource allocation, adaptive management, accountability to stakeholders, and continuous organizational learning. They also enable organizations to monitor nutritional status, evaluate behavior change interventions, assess food security outcomes, and demonstrate the impact of investments in nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific programs.

This highly practical and participatory training combines expert presentations, practical exercises, simulations, case studies, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work to provide participants with hands-on competencies in nutrition monitoring frameworks, indicator development, nutrition assessments, data collection methodologies, information management systems, evaluation techniques, and evidence-based reporting. Participants will gain practical experience in managing nutrition data and applying monitoring and evaluation tools across maternal, infant, child, adolescent, and community nutrition programs.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess practical skills to establish and manage comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems for nutrition programs, improve program quality and effectiveness, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and support evidence-based nutrition decision-making and sustainable development outcomes.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand concepts and principles of monitoring and evaluation in nutrition programming.

2.     Design and implement comprehensive nutrition monitoring and evaluation systems.

3.     Develop theories of change and logical frameworks for nutrition interventions.

4.     Establish nutrition indicators and performance measurement frameworks.

5.     Conduct nutrition assessments and baseline studies.

6.     Design and manage nutrition information and data collection systems.

7.     Apply monitoring and evaluation methodologies in nutrition programs.

8.     Analyze and interpret nutrition data for evidence-based decision-making.

9.     Strengthen accountability, learning, and adaptive management in nutrition interventions.

10.  Improve effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of nutrition programs.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Strengthened planning and implementation of nutrition programs.

2.     Enhanced monitoring of nutrition interventions and outcomes.

3.     Improved evidence-based decision-making and resource allocation.

4.     Strengthened accountability and donor reporting systems.

5.     Enhanced nutrition information management capacities.

6.     Improved monitoring of maternal and child nutrition indicators.

7.     Better measurement of program performance and nutritional outcomes.

8.     Enhanced organizational learning and adaptive management.

9.     Increased effectiveness and sustainability of nutrition interventions.

10.  Improved achievement of nutrition and public health goals.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Nutrition Program Managers, Nutritionists, Public Health Officers, Health Program Managers, Food Security Specialists, Researchers, Development Practitioners, NGO Professionals, UN Agency Staff, Government Officials, Community Nutrition Officers, Maternal and Child Health Specialists, Data Analysts, Project Coordinators, Consultants, Health Information Officers, Program Officers, Learning and Accountability Officers, and professionals responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating nutrition interventions and health-related development programs.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Nutrition Programs

·       Concepts and principles of nutrition monitoring and evaluation

·       Nutrition programming frameworks and approaches

·       Components of nutrition M&E systems

·       Results-based management in nutrition programs

·       Importance of M&E in nutrition interventions

·       Emerging trends in nutrition monitoring and evaluation

General Case Study: Developing an M&E framework for a maternal and child nutrition program.

Module 2: Nutrition Concepts and Program Context

·       Fundamentals of nutrition and malnutrition

·       Causes and determinants of malnutrition

·       Nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions

·       Public health nutrition concepts

·       Nutrition policies and strategies

·       Sustainable development and nutrition linkages

General Case Study: Assessing nutritional challenges in vulnerable communities.

Module 3: Theory of Change and Results Frameworks for Nutrition Programs

·       Developing theories of change for nutrition interventions

·       Designing logical frameworks and results chains

·       Defining outputs, outcomes, and impacts

·       Identifying assumptions and contextual factors

·       Linking interventions with nutritional outcomes

·       Integrating multisectoral nutrition approaches

General Case Study: Designing a theory of change for a community nutrition improvement project.

Module 4: Nutrition Indicators and Performance Measurement

·       Principles of indicator development

·       Designing SMART nutrition indicators

·       Anthropometric indicators and measurements

·       Food consumption and dietary diversity indicators

·       Maternal and child nutrition indicators

·       Developing targets and benchmarks

General Case Study: Developing indicators for an infant and young child feeding program.

Module 5: Nutrition Assessments and Baseline Studies

·       Nutrition assessment methodologies

·       Conducting baseline nutrition surveys

·       Community nutrition assessments

·       Household food security assessments

·       Growth monitoring and nutritional screening

·       Vulnerability and needs assessments

General Case Study: Conducting baseline assessments for a nutrition-sensitive agriculture program.

Module 6: Nutrition Data Collection and Information Systems

·       Nutrition data requirements and sources

·       Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods

·       Digital and mobile data collection systems

·       Sampling methodologies in nutrition studies

·       Data quality assurance mechanisms

·       Ethical considerations in nutrition data collection

General Case Study: Designing digital nutrition surveillance systems for community programs.

Module 7: Monitoring Nutrition Program Implementation

·       Designing nutrition monitoring frameworks

·       Monitoring service delivery and intervention coverage

·       Tracking program implementation progress

·       Monitoring supply chain and commodity management

·       Monitoring community engagement activities

·       Real-time monitoring and supervision systems

General Case Study: Monitoring implementation of supplementary feeding interventions.

Module 8: Monitoring Nutrition Outcomes and Impacts

·       Monitoring nutritional status indicators

·       Monitoring behavior change interventions

·       Measuring dietary practices and food consumption

·       Monitoring child growth and development outcomes

·       Monitoring resilience and food security indicators

·       Assessing sustainability and program effectiveness

General Case Study: Monitoring nutritional outcomes of community-based management of acute malnutrition programs.

Module 9: Nutrition Evaluation Approaches

·       Principles and purposes of nutrition evaluations

·       Process and performance evaluations

·       Outcome and impact evaluations

·       Cost-effectiveness and efficiency evaluations

·       Utilization-focused evaluation approaches

·       Evaluating nutrition intervention effectiveness

General Case Study: Evaluating the impact of school feeding interventions on child nutrition outcomes.

Module 10: Nutrition Data Analysis and Interpretation

·       Principles of nutrition data analysis

·       Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques

·       Anthropometric data analysis methods

·       Data visualization and dashboard development

·       Interpretation of findings and evidence generation

·       Translating findings into recommendations

General Case Study: Analyzing nutritional survey findings to inform program planning.

Module 11: Accountability, Learning, and Knowledge Management

·       Accountability principles in nutrition programming

·       Beneficiary feedback and participation mechanisms

·       Learning and knowledge management systems

·       Capturing lessons learned and best practices

·       Adaptive management approaches

·       Continuous improvement mechanisms

General Case Study: Establishing accountability and learning systems for integrated nutrition programs.

Module 12: Designing Integrated Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

·       Developing comprehensive nutrition M&E frameworks

·       Institutionalizing nutrition information systems

·       Building organizational M&E capacities

·       Resource planning and sustainability strategies

·       Monitoring effectiveness of nutrition M&E systems

·       Developing implementation and continuous improvement plans

General Case Study: Designing an integrated monitoring and evaluation system for a national nutrition improvement program.

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.

 

 

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