Technical assistance and advisory work

Technical assistance and advisory work involves providing expert guidance and support to enhance the structures, processes, and capabilities necessary for effective M&E.

This support can be provided by international organisations, donor agencies, consulting firms, or individual experts with the requisite knowledge and experience in M&E systems and the local context. It can involve different levels of support, including coaching, mentoring and technical advice.

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  • Coaching

    Coaching can involve supporting an individual during training or development in order for them to reach a specific personal or professional goal, or providing expert and practical help to improve and apply specific skills and knowledge.

  • Mentoring

    Mentoring is a process where people are able to share their professional and personal experiences in order to support their development and growth in all spheres of life.

  • Expert advice

    Expert advice provides advice in response to specific queries.

    It might include a process to clarify and reframe the question that is being asked.

Global Evaluation Initiative (2022). MESA Guidance Note: Diagnostic Tool for a Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.globalevaluationinitiative.org/mesa

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