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Linking the Strategic Initiatives to each other and to the SAP

September 25, 2016

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• Outcomes and Evidence Framework (OEF)

• Measurement• COMET• Monitoring for Action (MfA)

• Context Adaptability

• Best Use of Resources

• Client Voice and Choice

• Gender Equity

• Research and Development Lab

• Outcomes and Evidence Framework (OEF)

• Measurement• COMET• Monitoring for Action (MfA)

IRC Strategic Initiatives

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Strategic Initiatives & the IRC2020 Strategy

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Strategic Initiatives & the IRC2020 Strategy

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Defining the Strategic Initiatives

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What is the OEF?The OEF is an initiatives that features 4 key resources that will improve program quality and program effectiveness

1. Program outcomes are the expected impact that an IRC intervention should have (26 total outcomes)

• Example: Health - Children are protected from and treated for malnutrition• Example: Economic Wellbeing - People are food secure

2. Theories of change are theories that defines the cause and effect of an IRC intervention (one for each outcome)

3. Core indicators• An indicator is a measurement that tracks changes over time• Core Indicators are indicators created by IRC to measure the

outcome of the interventions we conduct

4. Evidence summaries and maps• A library of easy to access evidence for program desig

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What is COMET?

• COMET is a data platform where staff can:

1. Upload and manage their indicators

2. Analyze the performance of their projects and programs

3. Produce reports and visual representations of their programmatic performance

• A key feature of COMET is that it is a global platform, meaning that data can viewed at all levels of the organization structure (from the individual facility to the district, national, regional, and global levels)

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What is MfA?

• A multi-year initiative with the goal of improving project monitoring

• Emphasis on data quality and data use

• Key components include:1. Organizational Monitoring Standards (MFA

Standards)2. Toolkit3. Regional Measurement Action Coordinators

• The objective of MfA is to improve:1. Clarity: Staff have a clear understanding monitoring expectations and

responsibilities2. Commitment: Measurement is given higher prioritization and increased

resources3. Capacity: IRC staff are equipped with the required technical skills and tools4. Culture: The IRC’s culture shifts from monitoring of action to monitoring for

action.

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What is the SAP?

Strategy Action Plans (SAPs)• It is a five-year strategy/plan for each country program

• A country’s SAP defines the outcome areas, geographies and populations that a CP will prioritize

• It guides a country’s programming and business development strategies, and influences which projects a CP pursue

• Can be reviewed and adjusted annually (as needed)

Geographies Populations1. IDPs2. Refugees3. Children

Outcomes1. HEALTH2. EDUCATION3. SAFETY

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How do all the initiatives relate to one another and how do they relate to your

SAP?

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Learning

Project Close

Project Design & Proposal

Development

Start-Up/ Grant Start

Grant end

Implementation

The relationship between the OEF, MfA, and COMET can be best understood through the project lifecycle

The Project Life-Cycle

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The OEF is used during the program design phase of the project lifecycle

During this phase, use the OEF to:

1. Identify the outcomes and the theory of change for your project

2. Select your IRC Core Indicators

3. Use the best available evidence to justify your project approach and interventions

Implementation

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COMET is used during the grant start, implementation, and project close phases

During grant start, use COMET to: 1. Set up indicators in COMET

Implementation

During implementation, use COMET to: 2. Enter your indicator data 3. Build analytical graphs and tables4. Review the performance of your project as

a team5. Create quarterly reports for donors and

other stakeholders

During project close, use COMET to: 1. Easily produce data for your donor and other

reports

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MfA is relevant and can be used during all phases of the project lifecycle

At each phase of the project lifecycle, Monitoring for Action will:

1. Define IRC’s Standards (expectations) for conducting high-quality project monitoring

2. Outline the Actions that must be taken in order to meet IRC’s Standards

3. Provide tools that will help you plan, budget, assess, and execute your monitoring activities

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OEF, MfA, and COMET are applied at varying phases to ensure that quality data is collected and used

OEFCore indicators

COMETIndicator management system

MFAMonitoring best practices

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• COMET (data management)

• MfA (Standards and tools for good M&E)

32 Outcomes26 TOCs26 indicator lists8 evidence maps

OEFConceptual foundation/Framework

Measurement (COMET & MfA)

Monitoring System

Greater impact on people’s lives

Effective programs

Review data from COMET on achieving

core indicators

By collecting and using quality data, we are able to deliver more effective programs and have a greater impact on lives

Collect and use quality data Deliver more effective programs

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Connecting the strategic initiatives to the SAP

Strategy Action Plans (SAPs)

HEALTH EDUCATION SAFETY• A SAP influences what projects

a country program will pursue

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Connecting the strategic initiatives to the SAP

Strategy Action Plans (SAPs)• A SAP influences what projects

a country program will pursue

• The OEF and measurement initiatives are tools and/or guidelines that support project and program based decision making

HEALTH EDUCATION SAFETY

OEFCore indicators (What)

COMETIndicator management system (Where)

MFAMonitoring standards/best practices (How)