Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program for an organisation to measure progress against targets and reporting responsibilities.
It includes implementation of evaluation strategies developed to inform a natural resource management Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement framework (MERI Framework), used to manage human, social, natural, physical and financial assets.
This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of highly skilled activities and demonstrate broad knowledge in an area of work with depth in areas of specialisation.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Implement a monitoring and evaluation strategy | 1.1 Follow the plan to collect relevant baseline data 1.2 Consult with stakeholders and the community 1.3 Brief colleagues, staff and contractors who will be involved in implementing the program, on the monitoring and evaluation methods selected and justification 1.4 Implement chosen monitoring and evaluation methods in accordance with defined strategy 1.5 Ensure standard procedures and recording templates are available for use 1.6 Ensure program timelines are communicated to appropriate stakeholders and monitored |
2. Collect and analyse data | 2.1 Ensure data and information is collected following relevant standards and format 2.2 Assess if further data or information is needed to answer key evaluation questions and adjust design as required 2.3 Ensure data is appropriately stored and can be accessed as needed 2.4 Coordinate colleagues and contractors involved in the monitoring and evaluation process 2.5 Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of investment and project priorities as required by the evaluation design |
3. Prepare reports and information products | 3.1 Report against milestones and outputs 3.2 Produce appropriate information products to keep stakeholders informed and engaged 3.3 Communicate findings and activities to stakeholder groups according to program schedule 3.4 Negotiate changes to projects and programs with stakeholders, based on MERI findings 3.5 Apply findings to improve the delivery and alignment of projects and policy decisions with organisational targets and mission 3.6 Ensure the style of reporting reflects the audience and how the information is to be used |
4. Review the monitoring and evaluation process | 4.1 Foster a culture of self-evaluation and learning through encouraging ongoing participation, consultation and communication with stakeholders 4.2 Review and adapt ongoing evaluation strategy and processes and provide feedback on the implementation and the evaluation design |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
implement a monitoring and evaluation strategy
apply monitoring and evaluation methods to ensure integrity and validity of data
collect and manage data related to the monitoring program according to enterprise procedures
analyse complex information related to the monitoring program according to enterprise requirements
prepare reports and information products to enterprise standards and to meet audience needs
review the monitoring and evaluation process to contribute to continuous improvement
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
quantitative and qualitative methods for monitoring and evaluation
data management processes and systems
policy and program management processes
adaptive management and review cycles
MERI framework
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Natural Resource Management (NRM)