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UNICEF is a major humanitarian actor, and it is important that evaluation is undertaken to improve accountability for results and produce organizational lessons learned. The course presents a concrete emergency scenario that guides participants through the evaluation process before, during and after an emergency. It underlines the importance of evaluation to advance UNICEF accountability and leaning goals as outlined in the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and it provides some concrete guidance.      


Learning objectives

At the end of this course you will:

  • Understand that UNICEF is a major humanitarian actor
  • Know how to prepare for handling an emergency in your own country office. M&E in emergencies can happen to anyone, so advance preparation is a key.
  • Understand how evaluation during emergencies is different, but also rooted in the same evaluation principles that were touched upon in previous modules.

Audience

The course is open to all UNICEF staff, in particular those involved in monitoring and evaluation activities who are interested in developing greater awareness regarding evaluation in humanitarian settings. This would include monitoring and evaluation staff seeking to grow professionally and strengthen the evaluation function, as well as relevant staff who would like to improve their understanding of evaluation in humanitarian situations.  

Length / Dates

It will take you approximately 1-2 hours to complete the course.

Delivery methodology

This course is composed of six animated modules, including various resources and interactive exercises.

Structure 

The course is composed of 6 modules including:

  • Introduction
  • Prior to the emergency onset
  • Month 1 to 3 of the emergency response
  • Month 3 to 6 of the emergency response
  • Month 6 and beyond of the emergency response
  • Conclusion

Other information

The course is not a technical training on evaluation theories, approaches and methods. For more in-depth technical material and training, as well as additional information on Country-led and Joint evaluations, please visit:

Contact details

You can address your questions related to the course to: evalelearning@unicef.orgevalhelp@unicef.org