Impact measurement

Define, identify, develop, and manage impact measurement processes to reflect the reality of projects and programs.

Type

Functional

Competency Area

Monitoring and Evaluation

Levels

Defines impact measure using key dimensions

Understands the five dimensions of impact; what, who, how much, contribution, and risk)

Defines impact measurement through its objectives (estimating, planning, monitoring, evaluating impact, etc.)

Aware of impact measurement methods (expected return, theory of change model, experimental methods, etc.)

Identifies applications for impact measurement methods

Answers questions each dimension of impact measurement seeks to answer

Recognises impact data relevant for setting goals and assessing performance

Identifies common applications of impact measurement methods (expected return, theory of change model, experimental methods, etc.)

Maps impact measurement methods against objectives

Demonstrates the value of impact measurement objectives (estimating impact for due diligence, monitoring impact to improve program, etc.)

Collects and synthesises impact data for each dimension (outcome levels, stakeholder characteristics, scale, counterfactuals, risk type, etc.)

Maps impact measurement methods against objectives to determine which method should be used

Develops impact measurement models

Assembles impact data categories as the building blocks for an impact management framework

Creates customised models of impact measurement for key stakeholders

Recommends multiple indicators for impact measurement, keeping in mind broader outputs, outcomes, and goals

Promotes impact measurement

Aligns investor expectations on impact measurement tools and frameworks

Champions the government as a strategic funder with greater emphasis on outcomes and impact, rather than block funding

Prioritises mix methods of impact measurement to reflect the reality of projects and programs, including resource constraints, efficiency, need for agility, etc.