Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems Development

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OMNI’s Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning services go beyond basic data tracking. We design dynamic, integrated MEL solutions that empower organizations to learn from every data point, adapt in real-time, and continuously improve project outcomes. Whether you need an end-to-end solution like our Kenga platform or a custom integration with existing systems, our approach incorporates learning loops, automated alerts, and role-specific dashboards that foster evidence-based decision-making.

Implementation Approach

Our M&E engagements follow an iterative, three-phase lifecycle—allowing rapid development, continuous feedback, and incremental improvements throughout the project timeline.

  1. Planning & Requirements Engineering
    • Planning & Stakeholder Engagement: We identify key performance indicators, data sources, reporting needs, and integration points with existing systems.
    • Requirements Engineering: Through workshops and interviews, we define system workflows (e.g., offline data capture, real-time dashboards, automated alerts) and clarify user roles/permissions.
Outcome: A comprehensive requirements document, risk assessment, and initial project roadmap.
  2. Product Design & Implementation
    • Product Design: We create wireframes or prototypes of data collection forms, dashboards, and workflow automations. Stakeholders review and refine these early design concepts.
    • Implementation & Testing: Using short, iterative sprints, we build core M&E functionalities—such as beneficiary tracking modules, real-time analytics, and role-based access controls. Each sprint undergoes user testing to ensure alignment with requirements.
    • Deployment in Production Environment: Once the MVP is stable, we deploy it to a secure hosting environment (cloud or on-premise). This environment mirrors real-world conditions, allowing stakeholders to interact with the system as soon as possible.

  3. Training, Product Reviews & Enhancements
    • Training: We equip staff and partners with the skills to operate, maintain, and draw insights from the system. Hands-on workshops ensure that both field staff and managers are comfortable with offline/online data collection, dashboards, and user management.
    • Product Reviews & Design Reports: Iterative reviews gather feedback from end-users, fueling a backlog of enhancement requests—e.g., specialized dashboards, advanced analytics, or additional integrations.
    • Integration & Continuous Improvements: We connect your M&E system with new or existing enterprise tools (ERP, CRM) and roll out feature upgrades in subsequent sprints. This ensures your platform scales to accommodate evolving data needs.
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Our approach

We take a data-driven, user-centered, and technology-first approach to system development. The Kenga Platform enables organizations to capture, process, analyze, and visualize data in real time, ensuring that decision-makers have timely, accurate, and actionable insights.

Key Features

  1. Comprehensive Data Collection & Integration
    • Supports multiple data sources, including mobile applications, web forms, APIs, and Excel imports.
    • Seamless integration with ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, and third-party databases.
    • Offline data collection for fieldwork, ensuring accessibility in low-connectivity environments.
  2. Workflow Automation & Process Management
    • Customizable approval workflows, document tracking, and task automation.
    • Integration with Camunda BPM for business process modeling.
    • Automated alerts and notifications to ensure timely data entry and follow-ups.
  3. Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization
    • Real-time dashboards powered by Power BI, Metabase, and D3.js for in-depth analytics.
    • Customizable reports with interactive graphs, tables, and GIS mapping.
    • Support for multi-layer data filtering, trend analysis, and predictive analytics.
  4. User Management & Role-Based Access Control
    • Secure authentication using Keycloak and Active Directory integration.
    • Granular access control for different roles and user hierarchies.
    • Multi-stakeholder collaboration features, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
  5. GIS Mapping & Geospatial Analysis
    • GPS-enabled data collection for spatial analysis and project tracking.
    • Interactive maps for visualizing key performance indicators (KPIs) across regions.
    • Location-based insights to optimize resource allocation and program impact.
  6. Scalability & Cloud-Based Infrastructure
    • Can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud (AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean).
    • Supports multi-country, multi-partner, and multi-program implementations.
    • Modular architecture, allowing for easy customization and system upgrades.
  7. Automated Reporting & Compliance Tracking
    • Generate customized reports (PDF, Excel, CSV) for donors, government bodies, and stakeholders.
    • Supports logical frameworks (LogFrames), Theory of Change models, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) tracking.
    • Automated data validation and consistency checks to ensure high-quality data.
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Ready to improve your monitoring, evaluation & learning?

Let us engage with your M&E framework and create value for continuous learning. OMNI can be your strategic partner, ready to guide the organization through every stage of digital maturity. From the initial M&E strategy to the final M&E Systems in production, we deliver robust, user-friendly solutions that drive sustainable impact.

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