If you’ve spent any time around NGOs, humanitarian organisations, or development projects, you’ve probably heard people talk about monitoring and evaluation. Sometimes the two words are even used in the same sentence, almost as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. While monitoring and evaluation are closely connected, they answer different questions and serve […]

Imagine an organisation launches a project to improve access to clean water in ten rural communities. Six months later, hundreds of boreholes have been drilled, thousands of people have attended hygiene training, and the project appears to be progressing well. But an important question remains: Has the project actually improved people’s lives? Drilling boreholes is […]

If you’ve ever looked at a MEAL Officer job advertisement, you’ve probably noticed something interesting. Employers rarely ask for just a qualification—they look for people who can collect reliable data, communicate clearly, solve problems, work with communities, and turn information into decisions. That is because MEAL is much more than filling in spreadsheets or writing […]

If you’re unfamiliar with MEAL, read our What Is Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)? guide first. https://jocyvisionaryinstitute.com/what-is-monitoring-evaluation-accountability-and-learning-meal-a-complete-guide-for-beginners/ The demand for skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) professionals has grown significantly over the past decade. Governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), humanitarian agencies, development partners, and international organizations increasingly rely on evidence to measure impact, improve […]

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) is a systematic approach used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), humanitarian agencies, government institutions, and development partners to plan, monitor, assess, and improve projects and programmes. As organizations increasingly focus on transparency, evidence-based decision-making, and measurable impact, the demand for qualified MEAL professionals continues to grow worldwide. Whether a project […]

One of the greatest barriers to professional development for humanitarian workers is geography. When you are stationed in a remote field office, attending a week-long seminar in a capital city is often impossible.

The landscape of global development is shifting. From climate-induced disasters to complex urban displacement, the challenges facing humanitarian workers today are more intricate

The landscape of global development is shifting. From climate-induced disasters to complex urban displacement, the challenges facing humanitarian workers today are more intricate