Qasem Newashi
UNFPA Y-PEER Consolidated Evaluation Report
This evaluation report provides the evidence that the Project (RMI5R208): “Y-PEER: Strengthening and Expanding Capacity for Delivery of High Quality Peer Education Systems in Arab States, Eastern Europe and Central Asia” has achieved its desired goals and represents a very successful and worthwhile intervention.
Y-PEER, the Youth Peer Education Network, is a groundbreaking and comprehensive youth-to-youth initiative pioneered by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. Y-PEER is a network of more than 500 non-profit organizations and governmental institutions; its membership includes over 7000 young people from 38 countries who work in the many areas surrounding adolescent sexual and reproductive health. The global network, which is constantly expanding, consists of country networks from Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, North and East Africa, and most recently Brazil. Members of Y-PEER include young people who are active peer educators, trainers of trainers and youth advocates for adolescent sexual and reproductive health. These young people contribute to and benefit from the resource materials, tools, training programs and campaigns provided by the Y-PEER networks.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) engaged the services of the Sustainable Research & Development (SRD) to perform an evaluation of Y-PEER. The evaluation process required a number of teams (comprising two international consultants per team) to visit 8 countries participating in the Y-PEER Programme. Visits to each country were brief (three – five days) during which time, consultants gained an understanding of the implementation of the programme nationally, its achievements and challenges. Key personnel representing the UNFPA, Y-PEER programme management and key informants (collaborative organizations, stake holders, peer educators) were interviewed during the course of the evaluation mission
The evaluation of the Y-PEER Network took place from December 2007 to February 2008. This report is based on the findings of the 8 in-country evaluation missions and the document reviews associated with these missions.
Section two of the report outlines the methodology undertaken for this evaluation, including the processes for data collection and the analysis of this data.
The achievements of the network are outlined in section two and are divided into two prime areas. The first details the structure of the evolving network and highlights the achievements in the development of this structure. This includes the development of partnerships; the development of the Global Advisory Board; the training models utilized and the communication models developed and utilized. There is also a detailed section on the extensive resourcing of the activity of the network.
The second component of the achievements aligns the considerable achievements of the network with the outputs and indicators of the project. It is noted that all the indicators attached to the six outputs have been achieved, most beyond the
parameters of the indicators themselves. This section provides that evidence that the Y-PEER network has achieved much beyond its original scope – including its reach across the region; its level of training; its resourcing; and its collaborative efforts with popular TV and music stars and organizations.
The discussion (section four) is divided into three areas: the impacts of the project; the major factors affecting the project; and the topics affecting sustainability. It is from this discussion that the 29 recommendations (section six) are drawn.
The impacts of this project have been great. The project has had an impact on the establishment of youth networks across the region; on capacity building of country youth services and of sexual and reproductive health services as well as a very strong impact on the quality of peer education that is available in the region. In addition, it is noted that the project has also provided information on baseline data to inform the Millennium Development Goals. Finally, as well as the intended impacts, this project has provided much in ‘added value’ from empowering the voice of young people; to developing a pool of highly qualified and skilled individuals; to indirectly providing HIV and STI education to parents, colleagues and administrators.
Given the great impacts that the project has had, there have also been many factors that have affected the achievement of these impacts in the countries in which the Y- PEER network exists. These have included the relationship that the UNFPA and other UN offices have had with the Y-PEER network; the strength and sustainability of in-country communication channels; the availability of resources and funding; the capacity of UNFPA offices to absorb the workload that the Y-PEER network has brought; and the appropriateness and timeliness of technical support offered to the developing Y-PEER networks. All of these have affected the development of country networks in different ways in different countries.
Finally, this report raises many topics that positively (and negatively) may affect the sustainability of the Y-PEER network. Chief among these is the ownership by young people of the network and the governance, coordination and management structures. Succession planning; relationships with NGOs; visibility and branding; funding and fundraising and monitoring and evaluation all have played their part in assisting with the sustainability of the network.
This report illustrates that the Y-PEER network is a successful, comprehensive, groundbreaking initiative that has received worldwide recognition and that has delivered far more than originally hoped in a cost effective and efficient manner. Further funds allocated to the expansion of the Y-PEER network are well spent.
8 Final Report for the Evaluation of Project RMI5R208
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) engaged the services of Sustainable Research & Development (SRD) to perform the evaluation of Y-PEER (Youth Peer Education Network). This included the evaluation of projects RMI5R208 (Y-PEER: Strengthening and Expanding Capacity for Delivery of High Quality Peer Education Systems in Arab States, Eastern Europe and Central Asia) and RMI5R305 (Implementing Regional Strategic Action Framework for HIV/AIDS Prevention in the Arab States) as outlined in UNFPA’s ICB UNFPA/CPH/07/68.
UNFPA has been increasingly recognized as UN lead agency in the area of programming with young people and particularly young people at risk. Within the framework of programming for young people and HIV/AIDS, UNFPA has supported number of behavior change communication initiatives, including peer education initiatives in general and Y-PEER in particular.
Y-PEER is a groundbreaking, comprehensive youth-to-youth education approach. It is a network of over 500 organizations and institutions, consisting of thousands of young people, working in the broad areas of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. The network, which is constantly expanding, consists of youth from Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and East Africa.
Y-PEER is an efficient and effective means of promoting youth participation in sexual and reproductive health issues and in building partnerships between young people and adults in advocating for:
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National Youth Development Strategies
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Dissemination of information and knowledge on adolescent sexual and reproductive health
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Sharing lessons learned across borders and between cultures
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Standards of practice and improved training resources for peer educators
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Strengthening the knowledge base of peer educators and trainers of trainers.
Members of Y-PEER are young people, active peer educators and trainers of trainers and also youth advocates for adolescent's sexual and reproductive health. These young people contribute to and benefit from the resource materials and tools, training programmes and campaigns through the Y-PEER Network's Web Site, electronic communication and in-person meetings.
Nearly all peer educators use the electronic Network on a regular basis. As of the end of 2007, Y-PEER linked nearly 7,000 members from 38 countries. The Network continues to evolve and grow as more young people join. Current web site and listservs provide peer educators with the access to the state-of-the-art information and techniques on peer education, prevention of STIs and HIV/AIDS and other sexual and reproductive health related topics.
ICMC Labor Market Assessment
ICMC commissioned this labour market assessment (LMA) in the selected geographical areas in Jordan (Irbid, Mafraq, Jerash, Ajloun, and Zarqa) to provide vital information for the planning, programming, and improvement of its livelihoods program. This assessment has been conducted within the framework of ICMC’s humanitarian and development assistance to refugees and vulnerable Jordanians in Jordan with funding from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM). The findings and recommendations will support ICMC to provide the most impactful assistance for individuals to successfully access sustainable, decent, income generating opportunities that will benefit themselves, their families, and communities.
Methodology
A mixed methodology and participatory approaches were adopted to collect data and information for this report, including qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. The methods used included a desk review, individual interviews with employers and job seekers, focus group discussions (FGDs) with households, and key informant interviews. Kobo Toolbox was used for data entry and analysis. From the five governorates targeted within the assessment, data was collected from 70 job seekers, 26 employers/business owners, 20 key informant interviews (five VTIs, one government entity, five INGOs, nine CBOs/training providers), and six focus group discussions with households (72 individuals).
Key Findings
The analysis of the data showed that within the local economy, the most needed service for both refugees and Jordanians is general house maintenance, such as repairing furniture, water connections and electricity, and rehabilitation of walls and ceilings. In terms of employment opportunities, the results indicated that there are very limited opportunities available. However, new opportunities can be created by enhancing the capabilities of the target beneficiaries and their knowledge to generate creative and innovative solutions to problems and thereby create new products, services, and businesses.
The labour market is saturated with people skilled in hairdressing, sewing, and food processing and preservation. However, within these specific areas, there is a demand for niche services (i.e. expertise of particular hair treatments such as keratin application, sewing for specific products, and agricultural training, such as such as hydroponics, greenhousing, livestock, food production and manufacturing which can be conducted through home-based businesses). The skills learned in agricultural training could also be used for work as a freelancer on other farms or lands for landowners.
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Very few employment opportunities are available for both refugees and Jordanians., which has been further exacerbated by the recent impact of COVID-19 on the local economy. Respondents in this study recommended that in order to create new job opportunities, it is necessary to first equip job seekers with entrepreneurship skills, creative thinking for new businesses, and employability skills. Therefore, it is important to complement vocational training courses with courses to build soft skills and competences for VT graduates.
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Tourism within Jordan has been negatively affected due to the COVID-19 epidemic restrictions, specifically most restaurants have closed in Ajloun and Jerash, which provided many of the job opportunities in these locations.
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Unfortunately, governmental regulations and policies do not stimulate employers to hire more young people or expand their businesses. There is also no data-driven planning for job creation or professional career counselling at VTIs or follow-up and action plans. It has also been noted that registration of home-based businesses is complicated in terms of requirements and documentation.
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Conclusion
Any attempt to triangulate the assessment results led to the conclusion that there is no agreement between stakeholders regarding the market demands. Each party claims that they know the priority skills needed within the labour market. However, this claim is usually based on personal relations and communications instead of on the analysis of market data from reliable sources. In general, this disagreement is a result of many factors, namely the lack of data, the lack of coordination between stakeholders, and the lack of efficient awareness raising activities in relation to the labour market in Jordan. Additionally, there is no responsible department tasked with collecting and assessing labour market data, which means there are no tangible, longer-term strategies in place to improve the market.
Among the many challenges to find a job or establish a business, refugees see that the most significant hurdle is related to governmental policies and regulations. Finally, when respondents look to the future with expanded areas or improvement in the status of the economy in Jordan, the most promising employment opportunities are agriculture oriented and technology-based jobs. However, the labour market policy in Jordan does not encourage agriculture because this sector is not able to improve economic growth and mostly depends on foreign workers. The study is concluded by a set of recommendations.
The Plight of Labour Market in Refugee Camps in Jordan
Within the framework of the Jordan Response Plan to the Syria Crisis 2018-2020 and FCA’s Jordan Country Strategy, FCA works on multiple levels to respond to the specific needs of Syrian refugees and communities. FCA’s projects in the Zaatari and Azraq camps contribute to improving the resilience and well-being of Syrian refugees. Therefore, this study has been conducted to investigate market opportunities, to identify concrete ways for refugees to start new micro- businesses or integrate into the labour market, and for FCA to support their development taking into account specific situations, challenges, and opportunities faced by female and male refugees.
A mixed methodology and participatory approach was adopted to collect data, including qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. The study was conducted from October to February 2019, were used. Secondary data were compiled and processed while primary data were collected through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
The study’s key findings show that since the Syrian refugees have arrived in Jordan, they have received a variety of skills and qualifications that they didn’t hold before coming to Jordan. However, the majority of interviewed households in the Zaatari and Azraq camps are economically inactive, and the refugees do not have a plan to return to their homeland. The results demonstrate that most Syrian refugees have skills and experience which can benefit both the camp and surrounding communities. Increased awareness of this could help to change public perceptions and foster community cohesion.
Further, the study showed a rate of unemployment of 54% and partial unemployment of 43% among the interviewed households*. Expansion of the current FCA programming needs to be directed towards vocational training projects, with an increased focus on business skills and self- employment. It also shows that the current labour market inside the camps, as the main employer, is an inflated sector that cannot expand further. There are potential opportunities to involve the private sector in expanding the labour market in the surrounding areas of the camps. Therefore, until private companies and other private employers are in a position to recruit more extensively, FCA could promote skills that lend themselves to self-employment.
As a conclusion, without enabling Syrian refugees to be economically active and integrating them into the labour market, they will continue to rely on international assistance. It is a very artificial environment with INGOs supporting and funding Syrians just to live. To date, much of the international livelihood support has been in the form of food and cash assistance to most Syrian refugees. The combination of the current aid system and legal constraints is contributing to a sense of dependency among the Syrians and represents a waste of valuable human resources and potential due to the dependency on humanitarian aid. Young people growing up in this
environment miss the opportunity to acquire professional accredited knowledge and skills which are critical for their protection, development, and reconstruction of themselves and their communities.
Finally, this study identifies the practical recommendations specific to the refugee populations of the Zaatari and Azraq camps. FCA, in cooperation and coordination with the GoJ, donors, UN agencies, and international and national non-governmental organizations, needs to
- Facilitate the role of the private sector in generating new employment opportunities in the areas surrounding the camps,
- Work to enact a legal tool to protect the refugees’ financial rights to enable them to legally claim their wages,
- Increase the vocational training opportunities for those older than 32,
- Expand outreach to connect Syrian refugees with the labour market, including the
- establishment of employment service centers and develop mobile applications, and
- Provide an enabling environment for small and micro enterprise development inside the
- camps and legal environment for marketing the products outside the camp.
Assistive Technology: A Better Quality of Life for Children with Disabilities
Training Course
Format: Available in both format: Online and On-Site (in Amman – Jordan)
Duration: This is a 6-day online; 4-day on-site training course.
Language: Available in both English and Arabic
The present training course has been specially designed to provide a thorough knowledge and skills on the impact of Assistive Technology (AT) on children with disabilities and it addresses its contribution to differently abled children and adults with Dyslexia, Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD or ADHD, Intellectual Challenges, Severe Learning Difficulties, Motor Control Problems, Slow Learners or are Communicatively impaired, children who are hearing or visually impaired and generally children who need a different approach and tools to support them.
Program Content
The program provides many opportunities with lots of practical examples and case studies rather than been theoretical and will cover a big series of issues and topics with emphasis on the implementation, the use and contribution of AT. The trainees will realize that there is strong justification for the use of AT, learn of terms and definitions, work with special devices and special software (demonstration and hands-on experiences), acquire skills of basic assessment procedures and tools and will become able to integrate AT into the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) of the student/child.
Assistive Technology Tools covered in the Training:
- Educational robots with two mats
- Talking wall
- Sequence bar
- Talking album
- Talking dice
- Attention tracker
- Educational robot and mats for the robot
- Switches
- Computer switch interfaces
- Special keyboard, with large buttons
- A keyguard
- Big ball mouse
- Special joystick
- Big talking button
- Talking buttons on one base
- Talking pens
- Briefcase communication device
- Mounting arm with base and Velcro
- Communication device with cells
- Communication device with 44 buttons
- Communication device with 30 buttons
- Communication device with 10 buttons
- Clever tiles
- Video magnifier for the Low vision children
- Memory cards set
- Talking buttons
- Keyboard labels
- Attention tracker
- Irlen transparencies
- Adapted toys
- Battery contacts
- Eye tracking (low tech)
- Switches
- Interfaces
- Talking bee
Note: Trainees will be given a free, fully functioning in Arabic, software called SALAM (Speech and Language Acquisition Method).
Language of training: Arabic and/or English, based on participants preference.
How to register:
Fees
For Online course: USD 350, covers 6-day training course, inclusive of applications and certificate.
For On-Site course: USD 550, covers 5-day training course, inclusive of venue cost, coffee breaks, lunch, stationeries, applications, and certificate.
How to Apply
NB: When 10 participants or more registered we will contact you to agree on the date of the course.
Have questions or interested in connecting with a member of the SRD Centre team? Contact us at email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information: SRD Center website
Transformative Approach to Complementary Pathways for Admission to Third Countries
Training Course
Format: Available in both format: Online and On-Site (in Amman – Jordan)
Duration: This is a 6-day online; 4-day on-site training course.
Language: Available in both English and Arabic
Complementary pathways are mostly designed as temporary solutions and thus they lack the main element of durable solutions. In this respect complementary pathways will require further consideration and adaptation to fully cater as new “durable solutions”.
Who is this course for?
This course is for humanitarian and development aid workers in management positions, technical staff or any project team working towards fostering refugees' ability to access comprehensive and solution-oriented information around complementary pathways of admission to third countries.
Training topics
the training course will include the following topics:
- The objectives of complementary pathways for admission
- Key Examples of complementary pathways for admission
- Analyzing protection considerations and safeguards associated with the different sources of information refugees rely on in their pursuit for complementary pathways.
- Possible ways to expand complementary pathways for admission
- Effective ways to improve the level of awareness around complementary pathways among refugees, and addressing challenges and barriers faced by different refugee groups to accessing information around complementary pathways to third country admissions.
- How to assess the support refugees are getting in the pursuit for complementary pathways’ opportunities.
- How complementary pathways can allow for creating of a transparent system.
- How complementary pathways be seen as complementary and not an alternative to resettlement.
- Applying a transformative approach to fully cater complementary pathways as durable solutions
Training Foucs
Complementary pathways are a promising way for expanding durable solutions for refugees. therefore, the training course will explore possible ways to move forward on complementary pathways, specifically:
- Acknowledging the human capital of refugees
Acknowledging the human and social capital that refugees possess, complementary pathways could become a tool that offers refugees the possibility to seize opportunities based on their skills and networks, while promoting their safety and protection.
- Networks in receiving countries
Many refugees have social, business, and professional networks, on which they are often too weak, or do not have the resources, to capitalise. Complementary pathways in this context have the potential to set up networking strategies to make refugees’ connections stronger. Networks in receiving countries may develop further around the community sponsorship schemes that are gaining increased momentum, as this approach encourages and allows for flexible refugee support networks. Similarly educational institutions through refugee-scholar focused programmes and employers, often through organisations such a Talent Beyond Boundaries, establish opportunities and connect refugees to them.
- Flexibility regarding refugees’ entry conditions
Refugees whose human or social capital offer them the prospect of a livelihood in a third country, such as being received by a community or having reasonable prospects of employment, could also be met with more flexibility regarding their entry conditions. A sense of flexibility has the potential to waive conditions of entry to existing pathways that may be difficult for refugees to fulfil, e.g., due to a lack of required documentation, and thus constitute the main hindrance to a third country solution. Flexibility does not have to mean exceptional new conditions for entry, but rather adjustments to accommodate the reality of displacement.
- Overcoming sectoral governance approaches
Current governance structures segregate the admission of refugees from that of other legal migrants. Complementary pathways for refugees can become orphans in this governance structure, as they organisationally fit neither under the former nor the latter. Progress on complementary pathways, therefore, requires actors to overcome sectoral governance approaches and seek synergies between these areas, recognizing that persons entering under immigration rules can also have protection needs.
- Connection of networks and facilitated admission opportunities for refugees
Desk research on the legal pathways that people from major refugee source countries take without entering the refugee regime may inform policies that can help strengthen refugee networks to leverage complementary pathways to protection. This research can also strengthen non-governmental actors both in destination countries and in first countries of asylum in their advocacy and practical work to promote novel means to access protection and solutions.
- Enabling refugees to capitalize upon their resources, connections and skills to access third country solutions
This could, in turn, create more space for those refugees who are lacking social, human and financial capital and who need more support from the international community—ultimately enabling these pathways to become truly complementary instruments for refugees to access protection.
Training will be delivered via Zoom Pro, Interactive Webinar Workshops which will be facilitated learning and enjoyable in style and nature with lots of examples, case histories, problem solving exercises and useful ‘tips & tools’ from experienced practitioners in this field.
The number of participants will be 15 to 20 who, as well as attending the Online Webinar Workshops, will also work together in small teams over the course of the programme to complete exercises which will: (i) enhance the learning and understanding of the subject matter and (ii) all Importantly, assist the conversion of theory into practical application and team & Individual continual professional development
While participants will be strongly encouraged and reminded to take part in the livestream Webinar Workshop, each Module will be recorded and available to members of the group should they miss a session or wish to revisit particular content.
All training materials used during the workshops and additional materials as may enhance the learning process for the participants will be send electronically to the participants through the SRD Training Manager.
Fees
For Online course: USD 400, covers 6-day training course, inclusive of applications and certificate.
For On-Site course: USD 600, covers 4-day training course, inclusive of venue cost, coffee breaks, lunch, stationeries, applications, and certificate.
How to Apply
NB: When 10 participants or more registered we will contact you to agree on the date of the course.
Have questions or interested in connecting with a member of the SRD Centre team? Contact us at email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information: SRD Center website
Course URL:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z4i3jKilDnPMyKdrix2L6qgrMZnNbJn3/view?usp=sharing
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Promoting the Economic Resilience of Young Refugee People
Training Course
Duration: This is a 10-day training course.
Format: Available in both format: Online and On-Site (in Amman – Jordan)
Language: Available in both English and Arabic
Deadline for registration: 22 March 2022
This innovation and entrepreneurship training aims to support development effectiveness and to provide the participants with the competencies to increase the employability of youth (female and male) among refugee and host communities through the development of better partnership between entrepreneurial sectors and academic institutions together with a better understanding of the desired goals and the real situation of business and industry needs.
The training will consist of 10 days X 2.5-hour Online Modules, one each day on agreed dates over two months.
Who is this course for?
This course is for humanitarian and development aid workers in management positions, technical staff or any project team working towards improving the employability skills and opportunities for youth.
The training will include:
1) A theoretical part on innovation and entrepreneurship terminologies and concepts, and approaches; and
2) A practical part guided by the trainer, where participants will be organized in teams to develop innovation projects with the aim of solving real challenges that involve projects and small enterprises management, social entrepreneurship, and technology and gender sensitive approach.
On completion of the programme, Participants will:
- Have refreshed their understanding of the challenges of Innovation and new thinking in the field of Entrepreneurs and MSME owner management
- Have learned techniques and tools that can be used to leverage the confidence and capabilities of youth (the university students) in developing innovative projects.
- Have learned to change their attitudes and behavior in how they approach new projects.
- Have a broad understanding of the Innovation Methodologies.
- Understand how agile methodology works, with special focus on SCRUM[1] and Design Sprint[2].
- Be able to solve problems and challenges creatively through the Design Thinking methodology.
- Have been encouraged to construct their own Innovation in this field
- Acquire knowledge on how to apply the Lean Startup method[3].
Training will be delivered via Zoom Pro, Interactive Webinar Workshops which will be facilitated learning, business like and enjoyable in style and nature with lots of examples, case histories, problem solving exercises and useful ‘tips & tools’ from experienced practitioners in this field.
The number of participants will be 15 to 20 who, as well as attending the 10 Online Webinar Workshops, will also work together in small teams over the course of the programme to complete exercises which will: (i) enhance the learning and understanding of the subject matter and (ii) all Importantly, assist the conversion of theory into practical application and team & Individual continual professional development
While participants will be strongly encouraged and reminded to take part in the livestream Webinar Workshop, each Module will be recorded and available to members of the group should they miss a session or wish to revisit particular content.
All training materials used during the workshops and additional materials as may enhance the learning process for the participants will be send electronically to the participants through the SRD Training Manager.
OUTLINE OF TRAINING TOPICS
Each Training Module will be delivered by way of an Interactive, Participative, Livestream, Online Webinar Workshop and consist of two x 75-minute blocks with a 15-minute break in-between, (i.e., 165 minutes / 2.75 hours). Modules will be facilitated to focus on building Innovation Skills & Thinking into the Participants’ work with students and the next generation of Entrepreneurs and Business Owner managers.
- Innovation in Entrepreneurship: Definition, Types, Approaches and Examples
- Business Idea Facilitation, Creation, Validation and Risk Assessment
- Managing Self, Time, Priorities and Stress
- Communication and Relationships / Managing and Developing People
- Effective and Strategic Business Planning
- Marketing, Sales, Customer Care & Retention
- e-Marketing, e-Commerce, and the Digital World.
- Essential Financial Skills and KPIs for MSMEs
- Operations, Systems, Quality, Suppliers, Organizational Planning
- Supports, Funding and Attracting Investors
Fees
For Online course: USD 400, covers 10-day training course, inclusive of applications and certificate.
For On-Site course: USD 600, covers 5-day training course, inclusive of venue cost, coffee breaks, lunch, stationeries, applications, and certificate.
How to Apply
NB: When 10 participants or more registered we will contact you to agree on the date of the course.
Have questions or interested in connecting with a member of the SRD Centre team? Contact us at email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information: SRD Center website
[1] SCRUM is a framework utilizing an agile mind-set for developing, delivering, and sustaining products in a complex environment, with an initial emphasis on software development, although it has been used in other fields including research, sales, marketing, and advanced technologies.
[2] Design Sprint is a time-constrained, five-phase process that uses design thinking with the aim of reducing the risk when bringing a new product, service, or a feature to the market.
[2] Lean Startup is a methodology for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable.
Using SPSS for Labour Market Analysis
Training Course
Duration: This is a 4-day training course.
Course Hours: from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (Amman Time)
Format: Available in both format: Online and On-Site (in Amman – Jordan)
Language: Available in both English and Arabic
Why this SPSS training course?
SPSS is a widely used program for statistical analysis in social science. SPSS is a powerful suite of data analytics, reporting and modeling software. It is the data analytics software package of choice for people who are working on livelihood and employment-oriented programme and projects, and they need to analyze quantitative data that they are collecting from the field within the framework of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities. This training course will enable a wide range of users who need to quickly and accurately carry out statistical analysis of data related to labor market.
SPSS functionality ranges from simple plots and charts; through to much more sophisticated statistical tests. Although very broadly applicable, SPSS is very well-suited to analyzing survey data. It has a very broad range of applications from the relatively simple like calculating frequencies and creating lists and charts through to the far more advanced like variance analysis, multivariate statistical analysis and cluster analysis, as well as data analysis functions for testing hypothesis, building predictive models, and enable data-driven decision making.
About the workshop
This SPSS[1] training workshop will teach the participants the fundamentals of using SPSS in labor market assessment. This SPSS workshop involves working on a number of practical, hands-on examples and exercises in a workshop environment that will leave participants with lots of practical SPSS experience as well as useful tips and tricks. The workshop will show the participant how to make the most of SPSS software package.
Who is this course for?
This course is for humanitarian and development aid workers in management positions and technical programme aspects, including project managers, officers, M&E staff /managers who want to understand theories, approaches and practices related to the use of SPSS in labour market analysis and evaluation and want to become familiar with key functions of SPSS for labour market assessment.
Workshop goal
The goal of the workshop is to increase knowledge and requisite skills of participants on the use of SPSS and to enable them to make the most of this powerful software package while allowing them to work independently with SPSS on their own data and provide a solid foundation for advanced data analysis work.
Objectives of the workshop
- To introduce participants to the basic practice of statistics by using SPSS Statistics, a statistical software program used for data management and data analysis and learn how to perform basic statistical analyses.
- To introduce participants to the use of advanced SPSS for analyzing labor market data for reporting purposes focusing on database management tasks, descriptive statistics and graphics, and basic inferential statistics for comparisons and correlations.
Workshop content
The workshop is organized in modules and each module covers a reasonable content to enable participants connect and progress successively in the next modules.
- Review of basic descriptive statistics (Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion)
- Introduction to the SPSS, SPSS interface and features, variables, codes, data types, measures, data management in SPSS
- Creating, editing quantitative and categorical graphs/charts in SPSS
- Advanced data tabulation
- Statistical analysis methods and hypotheses testing
- Output reports and inferential analysis
- Practice - Analysis of Select Labour Market Cases
Workshop output
At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
- To be able to perform a wide range of data management tasks in SPSS application in labor market assessment
- Understand the basic workings of SPSS and perform basic statistical analyses.
- To perform database management tasks, descriptive statistics and graphics, and basic inferential statistics for comparisons and correlations.
- To perform data checking and create simple tables and charts.
- To perform advanced analysis in SPSS
Fees
For Online course: USD 330, covers 4-day training course, 4 hours per day, inclusive of applications and certificate.
For On-Site course: USD 490, covers 4-day training course, 6 hours per day, inclusive of venue cost, coffee breaks, lunch, stationeries, applications, and certificate.
How to Apply
Have questions or interested in connecting with a member of the SRD Centre team? Contact us at email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For more information: SRD Center website
Course description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14aMEPf-C3HRhKuWSAQG8gueZaJA5La_v/view?usp=sharing
[1] Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) is a comprehensive and flexible statistical analysis and data management solution produced by IBM and makes statistical data analysis straightforward. SPSS can take data from almost any type of file and use them to generate tabulated reports, charts, and plots of distributions and trends, descriptive statistics, and conduct complex statistical analyses.
Design and Analysis of Impact Evaluations
Four-Day Online Training. This training is empowered with SPSS and STATA
April 3 – 6, 2022 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm (Amman time)
As the development goes on, many ask on different aspects of impact of the development funds that are being used for poverty eradication, uplift thru entrepreneurship and employment, to improve access to water and sanitation (WASH), gender empowerment, and access to reproductive health services, for example. There is a set procedure to measure the impact and progress towards project outcomes at different stages of project implementation. Applied Research Methods have the tools and skills that are essential for professionals who are working on impact evaluations and on research concepts to generate empirical evidence. Below are given detailed contents of the ‘Applied Research Methods’. This training will empower participants with practical tools that are essentially used in Applied Research Methods across the world. It will also empower participants to use SPSS/STATA as a tool to analyze data collected under Applied Research.
Content Outline
Day I
Introduction to applied research
Different forms of applied research
Theory of change
Designing an applied research
How to make research representative?
o Sampling methods
o Methods to calculate sample
Day II
Designing principles for Impact Evaluations
How Impact Evaluations Differ from Other Research Design?
Introduction to Randomized Control Trials
Key concepts: Counterfactuals, Intention-to-treat (ITT) and Treatment-on-the-Treated (TOT), Spillover Effect, Random Assignments etc.
Case studies
Day III
Use of SPSS/STATA as a tool to analyze data
Hypothesis testing
Different forms of t test (used to show impact)
Chi-Square test
Correlation
ANOVA (One Way, Factorial ANOVA) etc.
Regression Analysis
optional (this is basic analysis)
SPSS/STATA Basics
Database development
Data entry and cleaning
Generating new variables and recoding
SPSS syntax (all manual commands will be done through syntax also)
Analysis of multiple response questions
Day IV
Day 4 is dedicated to SPSS/STATA and we assume that participants will have some sort of SPSS/STATA basic knowledge. In case you also require basic SPSS/STATA modules in the training, the fourth day will be reserved for all those wishing to learn SPSS/STATA from basics.
Important Dates
Four –Day Training
This training is empowered with SPSS and STATA
TOT on “Design and Analysis of Impact Evaluations” will be held on April 3 – 6, 2022 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm (Amman time)
The final agenda and venue details will be shared with all registered participants (who paid their fees).
Fee information
USD 380 covers 4-day training course, applications and certificate.
Deadline for registration: 20 March 2022
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Labor Market Assessment
SRD Center assesses existing skills and opportunities in the labor market to help organizations tailor trainings and other livelihoods interventions. Special consideration is given to special needs for supporting women and men from urban and rural settings particularly young women, returning migrant workers, young workers in rural economies, refugees, persons with disabilities, and other groups with special needs.
SRD Center conducts labor market assessments for livelihoods protection and youth employment programs in response to poverty and unemployment in refugees and other vulnerable communities. Our labor market assessment approach focuses on:
- Major changes in employment demand in target populations
- Skills development / Vocational Training to align it with changing labour market demands.
- Enterprise resilience and development: analyze effects of conflicts and COVID-19 economic consequences on business environment - both for the existing Enterprises as well as for new business start-ups, assess the new opportunities, challenges and identify solutions to support young entrepreneurs for starting their enterprising activities.
- Employments through Employment-Intensive approaches: analyze the most vulnerable groups and identify avenues to start ‘employment-intensive approaches’ in different economic sectors including agriculture, construction, sanitary infrastructure, community service, health/education service, care-economy, livelihoods, and others - for offering short-to medium term employments to the vulnerable groups.
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The non-formal education (NFE) program offers alternative opportunities to formal education for out-of-school children, adolescents, and youth, as well as for learners who have learning difficulties.
- Catch-Up Education Program
- Remedial Classes
- Accelerated Education Programme
- Psychosocial Support and Healing Classrooms
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Training
SRD Center provides innovative training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of humanitarian response and development programs to multiple UN agencies, INGOs, foundations, and NGOs. We employ a full range of strategic planning, monitoring, and organizational development tools to help our clients manage for results. Using a collaborative approach, we design implementation plans, establish and track performance metrics, and build human and institutional capacity to advance development effectiveness. Our training courses are available in an online format and on-site (in Amman – Jordan), and in two languages: English and Arabic. We deliver our online courses via Zoom Pro and Interactive Webinar Workshops to facilitate learning, business like and enjoyable in style and nature with lots of examples, case histories, problem solving exercises and useful ‘tips & tools’ from experienced practitioners in this field.
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SRD Center specialized in designing and delivering the following vocational training courses:
Medical Office Admin training curriculum (MOA)
Healthcare of Elderly People training curriculum (HSW)
Medical Items Delivery Agent training curriculum (MID)
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- Diagnosis of early disabilities and learning difficulties
- Special education
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We conduct rigorous impact evaluations of humanitarian and development programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability and to provide recommendations, identifying promising practices for learning. Based on OECD DAC evaluation criteria, our experts design experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations using qualitative and quantitative research methods to test what approaches work best and why. SRD Center also conducts large-scale surveys to assess development indicators or to inform program and evaluation design.
Labor Market Assessment
SRD Center assesses existing skills and opportunities in the labor market to help organizations tailor trainings and other livelihoods interventions. Special consideration is given to special needs for supporting women and men from urban and rural settings particularly young women, returning migrant workers, young workers in rural economies, refugees, persons with disabilities, and other groups with special needs.
SRD Center conducts labor market assessments for livelihoods protection and youth employment programs in response to poverty and unemployment in refugees and other vulnerable communities. Our labor market assessment approach focuses on:
- Major changes in employment demand in target populations
- Skills development / Vocational Training to align it with changing labour market demands.
- Enterprise resilience and development: analyze effects of conflicts and COVID-19 economic consequences on business environment - both for the existing Enterprises as well as for new business start-ups, assess the new opportunities, challenges and identify solutions to support young entrepreneurs for starting their enterprising activities.
- Employments through Employment-Intensive approaches: analyze the most vulnerable groups and identify avenues to start ‘employment-intensive approaches’ in different economic sectors including agriculture, construction, sanitary infrastructure, community service, health/education service, care-economy, livelihoods, and others - for offering short-to medium term employments to the vulnerable groups.
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Training Courses
SRD Center provides innovative training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of humanitarian response and development programs to multiple UN agencies, INGOs, foundations, and NGOs. We employ a full range of strategic planning, monitoring, and organizational development tools to help our clients manage for results. Using a collaborative approach, we design implementation plans, establish and track performance metrics, and build human and institutional capacity to advance development effectiveness. Our training courses are available in an online format and on-site (in Amman – Jordan), and in two languages: English and Arabic. We deliver our online courses via Zoom Pro and Interactive Webinar Workshops to facilitate learning, business like and enjoyable in style and nature with lots of examples, case histories, problem solving exercises and useful ‘tips & tools’ from experienced practitioners in this field.
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