REGISTER FOR A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON RESULTS-BASED MANAGEMENT (RBM): PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE

PME Consulting Ltd – at a glance

PME Consulting Ltd is a registered consulting firm with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions in business planning, project management, capacity building, and social sciences research across Africa and beyond. Guided by our core values of professionalism, client-centered solutions, innovation, and excellence, we provide tailored services that address our clients' unique needs. Our expertise spans project design, policy planning, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building, ensuring sustainable outcomes and lasting impact. With a mission to empower organizations and professionals, PME Consulting Ltd is your trusted partner for professional development and strategic growth.

Dates and delivery mode

Full-time: Day Program

• Dates: From Wednesday, 27^th November,2024 - Friday 29^th, November 2024
• Duration: 3 days
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily

Weekend Program

 Dates:

• Friday, November 29th, 2024: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Saturday, November 30th, 2024: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday, December 1^st, 2024: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Duration: 3 days

Venue: PME Consulting Ltd Training Centre, Maison Saint Augustin, Ruyenzi (Kigali-Muhanga Road)

Course overview

This intensive course on Results-Based Management (RBM) equips participants with practical skills to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects with a strong focus on achieving measurable results. The course is ideal for professionals in planning, program management, project design, and monitoring and evaluation roles who seek to enhance their ability to deliver impactful outcomes. It is also ideal for job seekers aiming to build or strengthen their competencies in results-based management for greater employability in the development and project management sectors (targeting Government, NGOs and UN organizations). Participants will explore RBM’s key principles, tools, and strategies, with hands-on exercises and case studies to apply these methods in real-world scenarios.

Learning objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and importance of Results-Based Management.
• Learn to set clear, measurable objectives and indicators.
• Gain expertise in developing logic models for effective planning.
• Master the tools for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting results.
• Build skills to use results-based data for continuous learning and improvement.

Target audience

This course is ideal for professionals and job seekers who are interested in enhancing their skills in planning, program management, project design, and monitoring and evaluation, including:

• Planners at all levels: Government, NGOs, Private Sector, UN; professionals in charge of monitoring IMIHIGO etc.
• Program Managers and Project Coordinators seeking to increase their impact through RBM.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialists focused on accountability and learning.
• Development practitioners and NGO staff responsible for designing and implementing programs.
• Government officials, policy advisors, and anyone tasked with overseeing or evaluating development projects.
• Job seekers aiming to build or strengthen their competencies in results-based management for greater employability in the development and project management sectors (targeting Government, NGOs and UN organizations).

Course content

Foundations of Results-Based Management

Introduction to Results-Based Management (RBM)

• Overview of RBM and its importance in program and project success.
• Differences between traditional management approaches and RBM.

Setting SMART Objectives

• Defining SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives.
• Practical exercises in setting clear and focused objectives for programs.

Designing Effective Performance Indicators

• Understanding indicators and their role in measuring performance.
• Selecting quantitative and qualitative indicators aligned with objectives.

Planning for Results

Developing Logic Models

• Using logic models, including Logical Framework and Theory of Change.
• Mapping inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact for structured planning.

Risk Management in RBM

• Identifying and assessing potential risks in program delivery.
• Developing mitigation strategies and tracking mechanisms to manage risks.

Resource allocation and budgeting

• Aligning resources with planned results and objectives.
• Budgeting for RBM: allocating resources for activities that directly impact outcomes.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Learning

Monitoring Frameworks and Tools

• Developing monitoring plans and frameworks to track progress.
• Exploring key tools (e.g., data collection templates, dashboards) for effective monitoring.

Evaluating Program Outcomes and Impact

• Basics of evaluation: formative vs. summative evaluation.
• Methods and tools for assessing program outcomes and measuring impact.

Results-Based Reporting and Accountability

• Best practices for reporting progress and results to stakeholders.
• Creating accountability systems for transparency and impact measurement.

Learning and Adapting for Continuous Improvement

• Using evaluation findings to improve project strategies.
• Building a culture of continuous learning and adaptive management within teams.

Training methodology

The course will utilize a variety of training methods, including interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, hands-on activities, role-playing, and classroom observations. Participants will engage in practical exercises and group projects to reinforce their learning and apply the knowledge gained in real-world scenarios.

Trainers
PME Consulting Ltd engages highly specialized experts with extensive hands-on experience from the public and private sectors, NGOs, and UN agencies. Our trainers are skilled professionals who bring practical insights from diverse settings to enhance the learning experience.

Course fees

• Total Course cost: 50,000 FRW (including refreshments)

• Participants are required to cover the total course cost and register prior to the start of the training. The course fee includes all training materials and refreshments during the sessions.

Payment process and Registration.

Applicants are requested to make course fee payments using the following methods:

• Bank transfer:
  Bank name: EQUITY BANK
  Account number: 4023200028619
  Account name: PME CONSULTING LTD

After completing the payment, kindly scan the bank slip and email it to: pmeconsulting05@gmail.com, or submit the hard copy in person at PME CONSULTING LTD offices, located at Maison Saint Augustin, Ruyenzi.

• Mobile Payment (MTN MOMO PAY):
  Dial *182*8*1*6644511# (PME CONSULTING LTD).

Once payment is made, please notify us via email at pmeconsulting05@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message to +250 788 433 324.

Certification:

Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion in Results-Based Management (RBM).

Contact information

For more details or to register, please contact:

• Phone: +250788433324 / +250784259175