Programme Data Systems & M&E

From scattered data to decision systems

Many teams collect data but still depend on manual spreadsheets, disconnected tools, and reporting processes that drain time. This service designs practical data systems and AI-assisted workflows — from collection to dashboards, automation, and decisions your team can trust.

Start with
Audit
Current tools, data quality, reporting, and AI opportunities
Most popular package
$1,200
Automated Reporting System
Initial consultation
Free
30 minutes, no commitment
The challenge

The problem is rarely lack of data. It is that collection, reporting, and analysis are disconnected.

When these challenges accumulate, programme data becomes difficult to trust and difficult to use.

01

Data collection tools produce messy datasets that require hours of cleaning before each reporting cycle

02

Manual Excel exports every cycle — copying, formatting, and rebuilding the same charts repeatedly

03

Inconsistent indicators across reports make it hard to track progress or compare across periods

04

Dashboards nobody trusts because they require manual updates and go out of date quickly

05

Programme teams that collect data but aren't sure how to interpret it or use it for decisions

The result

A data system that accumulates technical debt — and eventually becomes too difficult for anyone to maintain reliably

Services & pricing

A complete decision system — from collection to AI-assisted reporting

Each service can be engaged individually or combined into a full Decision Systems Buildout.

ServiceWhat's includedFrom
Data Collection System Design
KoboToolboxForm Design

Design structured KoboToolbox forms that produce clean, analysis-ready datasets from the start — reducing data cleaning and improving quality at source.

  • Survey design and question structuring
  • Skip logic and validation rules
  • Repeat groups and calculations
  • Analysis-ready dataset output
From
$120
up to $900
Data Quality Systems
ValidationReview Dashboards

Establish processes that help teams verify and maintain reliable data — the essential foundation for meaningful reporting.

  • Data validation checks and anomaly detection
  • Submission review dashboards
  • Standard procedures for verifying field submissions
From
$200
up to $1,500
Data Pipelines & Automation
Power BIAutomation

Connect data collection to reporting tools so reporting becomes automatic and consistent — spend less time preparing data, more time using it.

  • KoboToolbox to Power BI connection
  • Automated data refresh workflows
  • Eliminating manual Excel exports
From
$300
up to $2,000
Dashboard & Reporting Design
Power BIIndicators

Create dashboards that help programme teams monitor performance and track indicators — translating data into visuals that support decisions.

  • Programme indicator performance views
  • Geographic distribution of activities
  • Submission monitoring and trend analysis
From
$250
up to $2,000
Data Restructuring & Cleaning
DatasetsStandardization

Reorganize accumulated spreadsheets so they are usable for analysis and reporting — without starting your data work from scratch.

  • Standardizing variable names and data structures
  • Removing inconsistencies and duplicates
  • Preparing datasets for dashboards or analysis
From
$100
up to $1,200
Data Literacy Training
Team TrainingWorkshops

Support programme teams in understanding how to interpret and use data effectively — ensuring systems are actually used by the people they support.

  • How to read and act on dashboards
  • Understanding indicators and programme metrics
  • KoboToolbox to Power BI workshops
From
$25
per participant
Packages

Everything your programme needs, bundled

Packages make it easier to understand the full value and get a complete data system in place quickly.

Starter
Data Systems Setup

Design a complete data collection and reporting workflow for teams getting properly structured for the first time.

From
$800
Typical range $800 – $1,500
  • KoboToolbox form design
  • Dataset structuring for reporting
  • Basic decision dashboard
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Comprehensive
Programme Data Optimization

A full review and rebuild of an organisation's data and reporting workflow, with staff trained and systems documented.

From
$2,000
Typical range $2,000 – $5,000
  • Data audit and recommendations report
  • Dataset restructuring and cleaning
  • Dashboards and pipeline automation
  • Staff training sessions included
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Optional add-on: Data Systems Audit — Review of your current forms, datasets, and reporting workflows with a written recommendations report.

From
$150
How it works

A structured process from consultation to a working system

Every engagement starts by understanding your specific context — not a generic template applied to your programme data.

Book a free consultation
1
Initial consultation

Understand your organisation's data collection and reporting needs. 30 minutes, free, no commitment.

2
Review of current systems

Assess existing tools, forms, datasets, and reporting workflows to identify what needs to change.

3
System design

Design improved data collection structures, indicator frameworks, data models, and reporting workflows.

4
Build and implement

Implement forms, dashboards, pipelines, and automation according to the agreed design.

5
Handover and training

Training sessions and clear documentation so your team can own and sustain the system going forward.

Who this is for

Organisations that collect programme data and want to improve how it is managed and used

NGOs
Development Programs
Government Agencies
UN Agencies
Programme Units
Research Programs
Get started

Your organisation deserves data systems that work as hard as your team does

If your team collects data but still struggles with reporting, analysis, dashboards, or responsible AI adoption, this is the place to start.

30-minute consultation — always free

No commitment required

Written proposal with clear scope & price

No vague estimates

Systems built for your team to own

Training and documentation included

Request a consultation

Tell us about your data, reporting, or AI workflow challenge and we'll follow up within 48 hours.