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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Services

Our organization is a leading provider of MEAL services, equipped with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to promoting excellence in project management and impact assessment. Our MEAL services cover a wide range of activities to support projects and programs across various sectors.

  • Designing MEAL Frameworks: Developing comprehensive MEAL frameworks tailored to specific projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
  • Baseline Assessments:Conducting baseline assessments to establish a clear understanding of the project's current context and setting measurable indicators for progress tracking.
  • Monitoring Systems: Establishing robust monitoring systems to collect relevant and timely data throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Evaluation Studies: Conducting rigorous evaluations, including mid-term and final evaluations, to assess the project's effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
  • Accountability Mechanisms: Implementing accountability mechanisms to engage beneficiaries and stakeholders in project decision-making and feedback processes.
  • Learning Initiatives: Facilitating learning initiatives to extract valuable insights from project implementation, sharing best practices, and fostering continuous improvement.
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: Analyzing data collected through MEAL activities and presenting it in a clear and visually appealing manner for better understanding and decision-making.
  • Capacity Building: Conducting capacity-building workshops and training to enhance the MEAL-related skills of project staff and stakeholders.

Third Party Monitoring (TPM)Services

As a leading provider of third-party monitoring services, Edrak aims to assist organizations in ensuring compliance, performance, and transparency in their projects and operations. With a team of experienced professionals and advanced technological solutions, we offer comprehensive monitoring services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We have also re-defined third-party monitoring with an elaborate and innovative approach, known as hybrid third party monitoring (hTPM) that transcends the traditional third-party monitoring approaches. The Hybrid model provides additional technical assistance and advisory services to organizations to embed collaboration, learning and adaptation through the full life of a project including extra package on office backend support.

  • Compliance Monitoring: We conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure that all parties involved in a project adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and contractual agreements. Our compliance monitoring includes verifying the fulfillment of environmental, social, and ethical commitments.
  • Performance Evaluation:We evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of projects, programs, and service delivery. Through data-driven analysis, we identify areas of improvement and offer actionable recommendations to optimize performance.
  • Risk Management:We identify and assess potential risks that may impact project success. Our team works closely with clients to develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
  • Financial Monitoring: We provide financial oversight to ensure that funds are utilized appropriately, budgets are adhered to, and financial reporting is accurate and transparent.
  • Data and Impact Monitoring: We collect and analyze data to assess the impact of projects on intended beneficiaries and stakeholders. This monitoring helps measure project outcomes and guides future decision-making.
  • Progress Reporting:We produce regular reports summarizing project progress, highlighting achievements, challenges, and action plans. These reports are tailored to meet the specific reporting requirements of stakeholders.

Public and Private Sector Governance, Auditing and Quality Assurance Services

Our firm's Public and Private Sector Governance, Auditing, and Quality Assurance services empower organizations to enhance their performance, foster transparency, and build trust with stakeholders. Our mission is to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Governance Services: Our Governance services are designed to enhance the decision-making processes, accountability, and overall performance of our clients' organizations.

  • Governance Framework Development:We help design and implement effective governance frameworks that align with the organization's objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Board Advisory and Training:We provide guidance to boards of directors and senior management, assisting them in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities more effectively.
  • Risk Management:We identify and assess risks, develop risk management strategies, and establish risk monitoring systems to protect the organization's assets and reputation.
  • Ethics and Compliance:We assess and strengthen ethical practices, compliance procedures, and internal control systems to promote a culture of integrity within the organization.

Auditing Services:Our auditing services focus on providing independent and objective assessments of our clients' financial records, processes, and controls.

  • Financial Statement Audits:We conduct thorough examinations of financial statements to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
  • Internal Audits:We perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements.
  • Compliance Audits:We assess the organization's adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, helping to mitigate compliance-related risks.
  • Performance Audits:We analyze operational performance, efficiency, and effectiveness, providing insights to optimize resource allocation and enhance overall performance.
  • Data Quality Audits:We conduct DQAs to enable organizations identify data issues and discrepancies, enabling organizations to take corrective actions and improve the overall data management processes

Quality Assurance Services: Our Quality Assurance services aim to ensure that our clients deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. We offer the following core services:

  • Quality Management Systems Implementation:We assist in establishing quality management systems aligned with ISO standards or industry-specific requirements.
  • Process Improvement:We analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend process enhancements to optimize productivity and reduce errors.
  • Customer Satisfaction Surveys:We conduct surveys to gather feedback from customers, helping our clients improve customer experience and loyalty.
  • Product/Service Quality Assessments:We evaluate the quality of products or services to identify areas for improvement and maintain high standards.

Comprehensive Organizational Assessment & Capacity Development (COCAD) Services

Edrak deploys COCAD approach to support organizations to enhance their efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance by conducting a comprehensive assessment of their internal processes, structures, and resources. COCAD provides a tailored approach to identify areas of improvement and design targeted capacity development strategies to foster growth and resilience within the organization guided by the unique needs of each organization we work with. Our approach is collaborative, and we engage key stakeholders at every stage of the assessment and capacity development process to ensure ownership and sustainable outcomes.
Our COCAD services encompass a wide range of activities designed to assess and enhance various aspects of organizational functioning including Identity and Governance; Strategy and Planning; General Management; External Relations and Partnerships; Sustainability; Organizational Learning; Human Resource Management; Financial and Physical Resource Management and Programming, Services and Results.

  • Organizational Assessment: Conducting in-depth evaluations of the organization's mission, vision, and values to align them with strategic objectives. Assessing leadership, governance, and decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Capacity Needs Analysis: Identifying the organization's strengths and weaknesses in terms of skills, resources, and expertise. Conducting a capacity needs analysis to determine areas requiring development.
  • Training and Development: Designing and delivering customized training programs to address capacity gaps and improve the competencies of the workforce.
  • Change Management: Assisting organizations in managing transitions effectively, such as restructuring, mergers, or process redesign, to minimize disruption and enhance adaptability.
  • Strategic Planning: Facilitating the development and implementation of strategic plans that align with the organization's mission and vision while fostering growth and innovation.
  • Organizational Culture Assessment: Conducting assessments to evaluate the existing organizational culture and recommending strategies to build a positive and productive work environment.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Analyzing and improving communication channels between the organization and its stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and mutual understanding.
  • Sustainability and Resilience Enhancement: Assessing the organization's sustainability practices and proposing measures to enhance resilience against internal and external challenges..