Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Election Monitoring and Evaluation

• Overviewing election processes and systems

• Understanding principles of election observation

• Defining observer roles and responsibilities

• Applying ethics and standards in election monitoring

• Introducing M&E frameworks

• Completing a practical exercise: designing a monitoring framework

Module 2: Digital Data Collection for Elections

• Exploring digital data tools (ODK/Kobo)

• Designing mobile data collection forms

• Applying field data collection techniques

• Ensuring data quality assurance and validation

• Completing a practical exercise: building a digital survey tool

Module 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Cleaning and preparing election datasets

• Conducting descriptive and comparative analysis

• Identifying trends and anomalies

• Applying data visualization basics

• Completing a practical exercise: analyzing election data

Module 4: Reporting and Dashboard Development

• Following election reporting formats and standards

• Building dashboards using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power BI

• Applying real-time reporting techniques

• Communicating findings effectively

• Completing a practical exercise: developing a reporting dashboard

Module 5: Evaluation, Learning and Action Planning

• Evaluating election processes and outcomes

• Documenting lessons learned and recommendations

• Writing comprehensive evaluation reports

• Engaging stakeholders and disseminating findings

• Completing an action planning exercise: developing an election M&E plan