35Measuring Agency-Level Results Part II: Mission Metrics
April 10, 2013
Presented by Barbara WillettDirector of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Mercy Corps
What is Mission Metrics
An agency initiative to
understand how we – collectively –
are achieving our mission.Mission StatementMercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering,
poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just
communities.
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Mission Indicators: How They Work
• Program indicators 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 Indicator
AGENCY RESULTS
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Mission Metrics Learning Cycle
Reflect/ DiscussAnalyze
Revi
ew
Resu
lts/L
earn
Make
Decisions
Take Action
Incoming Data
Cycle of Learning
10.2-Accountable Governance10.1-Communities Engaged in Governance
9.3-Improved Relationships9.2-Mechanisms to Manage Conflict
9.1-Improved Peace/Security8.1-Sectors Interacting
7.2-Participation of Marginalized7.1-Improved Capacity - Marginalized
6.2-Jobs Created6.1-Improved Markets
5.2-Partner Capacity5.1-Community Action
4.1-Household Prosperity3.2-Improved Health3.1-Access to Health
2.2-Reduced Vulnerability2.1-Mechanisms to Manage Disasters
1.2-Change in Emergency Condition1.1-Basic Needs
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Number of Results by Mission Indicator2012 2011
1.1 - Emergency Relief1.2 - Change in Condition
2.1 - Mechanisms to Manage Disasters2.2 - Reduced Vunerability to Disasters
3.1 - Access to Health3.2 - Improved Health
4.1 - Household Prosperity5.1 - Collective Action5.2 - Partner Capacity
6.1 - Improved Markets6.2 - New Jobs Created
7.1 - Marginalized Capacity7.2 - Marginalized Participation
8.1 - Sectors Interacting9.1 - Improved Peace and Security
9.2 - Mechanisms to Manage Conflict9.3 - Improved Relationships10.1 - Communities Engaged
10.2 - Accountable Government
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
2012 MM Indicator Results - Reported vs. Aligned
Reported Aligned
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Emergency Beneficiaries
2010 2011 20120
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
Water & Sanitation Cash Health Shelter/NFI Food
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Results - Economic Development
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Results - Economic Development
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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
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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
Lessons LearnedFocus early and often on use –
what questions do you want to answer?
Engage everyone you can in the process – all stages
Link closely to program M&E processes - no extra data
Allocate quality IT and data management systems
Give it time – it may take years to develop and fully embed
Limit expectations as you go – can’t be all things to all people
Keep track of the successes and examples of how it is used
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