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35. Measuring Agency-Level Results Part II: Mission Metrics. Presented by Barbara Willett Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Mercy Corps. April 10, 2013. What is Mission Metrics. An agency initiative to understand how we – collectively – are achieving our mission.
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35 Measuring Agency-Level Results Part II: Mission Metrics Presented by Barbara Willett Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Mercy Corps April 10, 2013
What is Mission Metrics • An agency initiative to • understand how we – collectively – • are achieving our mission. Mission Statement Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
Programindicators are aligned with Mission Indicators • Results are reported • Data is reviewed for quality and methodology • Results aggregated, analyzed, discussed, presented • Recommendations for action • Monitoring of actions and learnings Program Indicators Mission Indicators: How They Work MissionIndicator AGENCY RESULTS
35 Incoming Data Analyze Reflect/ Discuss Mission Metrics Learning Cycle Cycle of Learning Review Results/Learn Make Decisions Take Action
Emergency Beneficiaries 35 10
35 Results - Economic Development 11
35 Results - Economic Development 12
35 Benefits and Strengths - Agency • Demonstrates commitment to accountability and critical self-reflection • Fosters shared language and values between Agency and field programs • ‘Real data’ behind the meaningful change we affect • Means for assessing strategic impact when reviewing and planning • Highlights gaps we might not have seen otherwise
35 Benefits and Strengths - Field • Connection to agency Mission and other program achievements • Opportunity to review collective results at country and regional level • Lens for reflecting on measurement quality and practices • Platform for standardization and improvement of indicators and tools • Higher profile for M&E staff and responsibilities