Monitoring & Evaluation

Edmaaj evaluated the impact of video content designed to encourage parents to start reading to their children from birth to age five. The project aimed to assess how these videos resonate with parents and propose necessary improvements. The project involved conducting in-depth interviews (IDIs) with parents, piloting these interviews to refine data collection methods, and providing comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations. The initiative is part of QRFED's broader strategy to enhance early childhood education and parental engagement across Jordan, leveraging multimedia tools to foster a culture of reading from an early age.

Funded by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, this project aimed to protect and empower vulnerable women and girls from refugee and host communities in urban Amman, addressing the increased susceptibility to domestic violence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project enhanced social, economic, and livelihood interventions to mitigate the structural issues contributing to GBV. Key activities included conducting a comprehensive desk review, designing data collection tools, conducting KIIs, FGDs, and phone surveys, performing field visits, and analysing data using MAXQDA and SPSS software. The evaluation followed the OECD-DAC criteria. A comprehensive evaluation report with key findings and actionable recommendations was prepared.

This project, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination, aimed to assess the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of capacity-building training provided to local ALC partners. Activities included a participatory workshop, KIIs with ALC staff and partners, FGDs with teachers, and surveys with students. The evaluation focused on identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential challenges to the sustainability of the partners' performance improvements. Edmaaj produced a comprehensive report detailing key findings and recommendations for enhancing future capacity-building strategies.

Edmaaj supported the Government of Jordan in developing a national Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) dashboard to monitor progress on gender equality across three priority domains: political participation, economic empowerment, and gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative aimed to enhance the government’s capacity to evaluate and report on gender-related progress through a unified, institutionalized system.

The project was implemented in two phases. Phase 1 focused on the design and development of KPIs. Edmaaj began with a comprehensive desk review to assess relevant national and international indicators, existing data availability, and alignment with Jordan’s strategic objectives. This was followed by structured consultation sessions with key stakeholders from relevant ministries and institutions. Based on this process, Edmaaj developed a robust set of KPIs, each with clearly defined technical parameters—such as numerator, denominator, data source, reporting frequency, disaggregation requirements, and desired trend direction (e.g., “trend is good when increasing/decreasing”). These indicators were integrated into an interactive digital dashboard developed by a third-party IT partner, enabling real-time data visualization and reporting.

Phase 2 involved coordination with government entities to collect baseline data for the approved KPIs and prepare for systematic annual tracking. Participating entities included the Social Security Corporation, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Ministerial Committee for Women’s Empowerment, Judicial Council, Prime Ministry, Civil Service Bureau, Public Security Directorate / Criminal Information Department, and the Ministry of Justice.

To ensure institutional readiness, Edmaaj delivered tailored capacity-building workshops for all participating government stakeholders. These sessions focused on KPI data collection, entry protocols, dashboard usage, and performance analysis.

This multi-stakeholder, government-led process resulted in a comprehensive, national monitoring platform that enables consistent tracking of gender equality progress, supports policy dialogue, and strengthens accountability across Jordan’s public institutions.

This initiative, part of the Inclusive, Transparent, and Climate Responsive Program for Results (PforR) in collaboration with the Government of Jordan, aimed to strengthen Jordan's grievance mechanisms to enhance government accountability and citizen engagement. The primary focus was on the "At Your Service" platform, a nationwide mechanism for receiving and managing citizen complaints. The project assessed the effectiveness, accessibility, and transparency of the existing grievance mechanisms and developed recommendations to improve their functionality and integration across various government agencies. Edmaaj's role involved conducting detailed reviews, implementing diagnostic assessments, collecting primary data through interviews and surveys, analysing data, developing an action plan, and facilitating validation sessions. Training and support were provided to ensure the implementation of recommended improvements.

The study aimed to analyse the status quo of policy-making and national actions towards tackling GBV in the workplace. The study provided a comprehensive overview of GBV in Jordan's workplace environments, identifying existing support systems and gaps in policy and practice. The project focused on understanding the prevalence, forms, and impact of GBV on women in various sectors, particularly in rural areas. It also aimed to identify the specific training needs of CSOs/CBOs to enhance their capacity to address GBV effectively. Edmaaj's services included conducting a comprehensive desk review of secondary sources, reviewing current parliament discussions and projects, conducting 30-40 online/phone surveys with CSOs/CBOs, conducting 30 field surveys with companies/factories in industrial zones, analysing data, preparing a draft report, facilitating a validation session, and submitting the final report.

The programme aimed to enhance educational outcomes for children in Jordan by employing play-based teaching methodologies to improve students' formal and informal learning experiences. The endline evaluation focused on assessing the project's impact on educational outcomes using the OECD DAC criteria. Comprehensive data collection methods included KIIs, FGDs, and online surveys with students, parents, teachers, and headmasters.

The Inhad program is a comprehensive self-employment initiative for youth in Jordan, in partnership with UNICEF, the Royal Hashemite Court, the Central Bank of Jordan, and Irada. The program aims to increase youth access to self-employment opportunities, improve the capacity of MSMEs and social entrepreneurs, and enhance their participation in the Jordanian market. It addresses challenges such as high youth unemployment, skills mismatch, and limited access to decent work for women and refugees. The assessment covered the OECD DAC criteria with customisations based on the programme's project management focus. Data collection included 55 KIIs and surveys with youth.

The project aimed to assist GIZ in assessing the project’s achievements towards intended goals and its contribution to changes in the youth sector in Libya’s municipalities. This evaluation, conducted in collaboration with the Municipal Development and Decentralisation Support Centre (MDSC) and the General Secretariat of the Local Administration Councils (GSLAC), aimed to promote a more inclusive social and economic environment while ensuring stability in the region. The evaluation focused on identifying unintended positive and negative impacts of the project and assessing its contribution to youth participation and social cohesion amid the COVID-19 crisis and instability in Libya. Comprehensive data collection methods, including in-person interviews, telephone interviews, and FGDs with youth and local authorities, were employed to evaluate the project's impact against the OECD DAC criteria. Edmaaj’s role involved conducting comprehensive evaluations, analysing collected data, reporting findings, and providing recommendations for future interventions.

The baseline study focused on collecting baseline data for outcomes based on RTP’s existing log-frame by utilising tools such as KIIs, FGDs, online surveys, and academic assessments for students, parents, teachers, and headmasters. The SEED programme aimed to enhance students’ formal and informal educational experience through play-based teaching methodologies to help children develop their overall skills and achieve expected national curriculum outcomes. A significant emphasis was placed on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups, especially refugees, and the challenges they face in accessing quality education.