Consulting
An MEL partner who has done the work in the field
From theory of change to dashboards and final evaluations, we help development teams build monitoring and evaluation systems that are credible, useful and actually used.
What clients ask for
- A MEL plan the donor will approve
- A theory of change that makes sense to the team
- Better data quality without more paperwork
- Dashboards that answer real questions
- Evaluations that surface actionable lessons
What we do
Services built around your decisions
Every engagement is scoped to the evidence your programme actually needs — not a template dropped on top of your work.
MEL Plan Development
Develop comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and learning plans aligned with donor requirements such as USAID and the EU, including indicators, data sources and reporting schedules.
Baseline & Endline Study Design
Design of studies including tools, sampling and a data analysis framework, from terms of reference to validated reports.
MEL System Setup
Full setup of MEL systems for projects and organisations, covering tools, workflows, roles and reporting routines.
Training on MEL (Virtual)
Deliver live virtual training sessions of three to five hours on MEL topics, customised to your team and project context.
Result-Based Management Support
Advisory services on integrating results-based management into project planning, review and reporting.
Theory of Change & Logframe Design
Design robust theories of change and logical frameworks for projects of any size, with testable assumptions and clear indicators.
Data Quality Assessment (DQA)
Conduct and report on data quality assessments for donors and internal reviews, with practical recommendations and an action plan.
Database Design for MEL
Build MS Excel, Airtable or cloud-based data systems for MEL tracking, including data entry forms, validation and reporting views.
Report Writing (Quarterly/Annual)
Support writing or reviewing the MEL sections of donor reports, including results narratives and indicator tables.
Remote MEL Mentoring & Coaching
Monthly coaching and mentoring package of four sessions for M&E staff and project teams, delivered remotely.
M&E Tools Design
Custom development of data collection tools such as surveys, checklists, observation guides and reporting templates.
Evaluation Services (Final or Mid-Term)
Manage and conduct evaluations for project impact and learning, from inception to dissemination and management response.
PITT Setup
Design and setup of a Performance Indicator Tracking Table aligned with donor requirements, with clear definitions and targets.
Proposal MEL Section Support
Design MEL frameworks and inputs for funding proposals, including results frameworks, indicators and learning agendas.
Development of MEL Dashboards
Interactive dashboards using Excel, Power BI or Looker Studio to track indicators and support project reviews.
How we work
A simple, collaborative process
Listen & scope
A short call to understand your project, donor requirements, timeline and the decisions the evidence needs to support.
Design the approach
We propose a practical scope, deliverables and timeline — no bloated methodologies that do not fit your budget.
Deliver together
We work alongside your team, building capacity as we go so the system keeps running after we leave.
Hand over & support
You get clean documentation, templates and a walkthrough. Optional ongoing support is available through our plans.
Tell us what you are trying to measure
Send a short note about your project and timeline. We will come back with an honest view of what is feasible and how we can help.