IEL Operational Guide for Impact Delivery

This guide is to help all platforms under the Impact, Evidence and Learning (IEL) team and the different program teams we work with.

(this part is still under development)

Colour-coded for:

IEL Team

Program Team

Implementing Partner

Navigate the Guide

Click any section to explore guidance and resources.

The Foundation's Approach to Impact

Brief overview of the Foundation's understanding of Impact and the role of the Impact Delivery team.

Designing for Impact: Overview

Overarching view of impact-oriented program design and evidence at scale.

2. Enhancing evidence, insights & learning

End-to-End Support across the Program Cycle

Each section includes a short description of the role that the Impact Delivery team plays in relation to each of the different stages, with guidance on how we play these roles (both technical guidance as well as values and behaviours that are essential for us to carry).

2.A

Ideation & Concept Development

Help clarify program vision, surface evidence gaps, and set the foundation for a Partner-led MEL system.

3 resources

2.B

Proposal Development

Help translate impact ambition into a coherent program design with a robust Theory of Change and operational MEL Plan.

9 resources

2.C

Contracting & Onboarding

Help clarify contractual MEL expectations and ensure Partners understand good MEL practices.

6 resources

2.D

Implementation & Monitoring

Assist in ongoing learning and adaptation while ensuring data quality, strengthening Partner capacity, and supporting reviews and evaluations.

15 resources

2.E

Reflection & Learning

Continuous support across phases to facilitate ongoing reflection and learning throughout the program.

3 resources