Contracting & Onboarding
Supports the contracting process by ensuring MEL expectations are clearly articulated in program agreements and Partners are onboarded effectively.
Role of the Impact Delivery (ID) Team
The ID team supports the contracting process by ensuring MEL expectations are clearly articulated in program agreements and Partners are onboarded effectively. This includes MEL onboarding workshops, clarification of expectations, and early identification of gaps requiring accompaniment.
Support Provided
- MEL onboarding workshops and conversations clarifying expectations, alignment of Partner MEL systems with Foundation data pathways, and early identification of gaps that require accompaniment
- Ensuring Partners have a clear understanding of the Foundation's approach to Impact and requirements on Measurement, MEL, and Reporting
- Ensuring Partners understand the legal requirements regarding data quality standards, consent and data protection obligations
- Support for Partner MEL system setup and data infrastructure preparation
At the contracting and onboarding stage, the Impact Delivery team helps lock in clear MEL expectations contractually and ensures Partners understand what “good MEL” looks like in practice, and sets up systems before implementation begins. This includes:
The ID team reviews sub-contracted MEL capabilities:
Foundation Requirements
Foundation requirements for the Contracting & Onboarding stage include:
- Signed program agreements with clear MEL expectations and reporting requirements
- Partner onboarding completed with documented understanding of MEL expectations
- Data quality standards and consent protocols established
- MEL systems and data infrastructure ready for implementation