Consultancy service

Monitoring & Evaluation

Build measurement that improves practice — not just reports it — for schools, programs, and funder-backed initiatives.

The problem it solves

You cannot yet answer 'what changed for learners because of this' with evidence.

Why it matters

Measurement systems that only serve compliance eventually stop serving anyone. A well-designed monitoring and evaluation system feeds practice: educators see their students, leaders see their programs, and funders see honest impact — from the same infrastructure.

Our approach

We start from a theory of change, not from a data catalogue. Indicators, instruments, and dashboards are designed to answer specific decision questions — for practitioners, for leaders, and for funders. Reporting is a byproduct, not the point.

What is included

Everything that makes the engagement land.

  • Theory of change design
  • Indicator and instrument design
  • Data pipeline and dashboard setup
  • Formative and summative evaluation cycles
  • Board, funder, and regulator reporting
  • Capability building for internal M&E owners
Timeline

How the engagement unfolds.

Phasing is calibrated to your context — but this is the typical shape.

  1. 01
    3–4 weeks

    Design

    • Theory of change workshop
    • Indicator and instrument design
    • Data source mapping
  2. 02
    6–10 weeks

    Build

    • Data pipeline and dashboard build
    • Instrument piloting
    • Owner training
  3. 03
    Ongoing

    Evaluate

    • Baseline, interim, and summative cycles
    • Findings workshops
    • Practice adjustments
  4. 04
    Annual

    Report

    • Annual impact report
    • Board and funder readouts
    • Recalibration
Deliverables

What you actually receive.

Every artifact is designed to be used by the people who need it — not to sit in a shared drive.

Deliverable 01

Theory of change and logic model

A written theory of change linking activities to outputs, outcomes, and impact — with assumptions named.

Deliverable 02

Measurement framework and instruments

The framework and the specific instruments (surveys, rubrics, protocols) used to collect evidence.

Deliverable 03

Dashboards and reporting cadence

Live dashboards for practitioners, leaders, and funders — plus the cadence at which each is reviewed.

Deliverable 04

Annual impact report

An annual, board- and funder-ready impact report grounded in the evidence collected.

Deliverable 05

Owner playbook

A playbook so the internal M&E owner can run the system without ongoing external support.

Sample outputs

A few of the artifacts partners have received.

Anonymized examples of the kind of work this engagement produces.

Sample

Theory of change (sample)

A one-page theory of change linking a signature program's activities to learner-level outcomes.

Sample

Practitioner dashboard

A dashboard designed for teachers and program facilitators — not just for leaders.

Sample

Funder report

A funder-facing impact report structured around commitments made, evidence gathered, and adjustments taken.

Full samples are shared under NDA during discovery — never on the public site.

Frequently asked

About monitoring & evaluation.

Do you work with existing data systems?

Yes. We prefer to strengthen existing systems rather than replace them wherever possible.

Can you support a formal impact evaluation?

Yes — we can partner with external evaluators or lead the evaluation directly, depending on your governance requirements.

How much data can teachers realistically collect?

Only as much as improves their practice. Instruments are designed to earn their place in the week.

Do you handle multi-country programs?

Yes. Many of our M&E engagements span multiple countries and languages.

Book a discovery call

Book a discovery call about monitoring & evaluation.

Pick a 30-minute slot with a senior advisor, or send a short note and we'll respond within two working days.

  • 30-minute discovery conversation, no cost or obligation.
  • Confidential — details are never shared beyond the advisory team.
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