Centre for Educational Research and Consultancy Service - CERCS

12/08/2026

From 31 July-1 August 2026, CERCS brought together professionals from Zambia, Zimbabwe & South Sudan for the first Practical Professional Skills for the NGO & Development Sector Training.

Over 2 days, Cohort 1 built hands-on skills in; Research, Data Analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Professional Reporting, the tools needed to drive real impact in the development sector.

Meet the changemakers: Safisokhule, Bianca, Magen, Mirriam, and Miyoba.

Want to learn these skills too? Then be part of Cohort 2.

DM us your name and contact details or comment "JOIN" to get notified when applications open. Let’s build stronger development sector careers together.

10/08/2026

We have just concluded our Practical Professional Skills for the NGO and Development Sector Training.

It was an insightful and engaging learning experience, and we are grateful to everyone who made the two-day training a success.

Our sincere appreciation goes to our professional facilitators for sharing their expertise, practical experience and knowledge, and to all the participants from across Africa who joined us to strengthen their skills in:

🔹 Research
🔹 Data Analysis
🔹 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
🔹 Professional Reporting

It was an honour to host you, and we truly appreciate your participation, engagement and willingness to learn.

At CERCS, we remain committed to creating spaces where professionals can acquire practical, relevant and applicable knowledge and skills for the NGO and development sector.

And we are only getting started!

Please stay connected with us as we continue to unpack more practical knowledge, professional skills and learning opportunities through our upcoming training and knowledge-sharing sessions.

More practical learning. More professional growth. More impact.

05/08/2026

Meet Our Facilitator | Innocent Ngonga

We're pleased to introduce Innocent Ngonga, one of the facilitators for our Professional Skills for NGO & Development Careers training.

Innocent is a MEAL & Project Management Specialist with over 7 years of experience supporting donor-funded programmes, civil society organisations, and community development initiatives.

Currently serving as MEAL Officer at People in Need (PIN) and Project Manager at Girl Nurture Zambia, he brings practical expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL), project management, organisational capacity strengthening, and evidence-based programming.

Join us to gain practical skills from professionals actively working in the development sector.

REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/gcAFVyb4

📅 7–8 August 2026
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎓 Certificate of Participation

05/08/2026

Meet Our Facilitator | Salome Siulapwa Sikananu

We're delighted to introduce Salome Siulapwa Sikananu, one of the facilitators for our Professional Skills for NGO & Development Careers training.

With 10+ years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), project management, gender mainstreaming, and disability inclusion, Salome has supported numerous development programmes, baseline studies, evaluations, and capacity-building initiatives across Zambia.

Her practical experience will help participants understand how Monitoring and Evaluation is applied in real development programmes not just in theory.

Join us and learn from experienced professionals who are shaping the development sector.

REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/gcAFVyb4

📅 7–8 August 2026
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎓 Certificate of Participation

22/07/2026

IF YOU PLAN TO GET A JOB IN THE CSO/NGO/DEVELOPMENT SECTOR REGISTER BELOW:

If you plan to work or are working in the development sector, CSO, NGO, you are a student, an immediate graduate that wants to join the development sector.

Perhaps you are just one who has always wanted to learn about M&E, Research, Data Analysis and Professional Project Reporting.

This is your time to learn or expose yourself to these skills from actively industry practicing professionals.

The good part is that you will earn this knowledge at almost a zero cost compared to the cost you would incur if you were enrolling for a full time program.

9-DAYS REMAINING!!

REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/gcAFVyb4

02/07/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate Christine Chama on earning her Master of Social Work in Women's Leadership and Social Development from China Women's University (CWU).

Christine's journey with CERCS began when she approached us with a dream to pursue postgraduate studies in China. From refining her application to strengthening her research capacity throughout her master's journey, we were honoured to walk alongside her as she transformed her ambition into achievement.

Following her admission, Christine became part of the CERCS Student Support Programme, where she further developed practical competencies in research methodology, academic inquiry, and critical analysis, skills that have contributed to her success as a scholar and emerging development professional.

Today, that dream has become a remarkable achievement.

As a woman with a disability, Christine's journey is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the belief that no barrier should stand in the way of education or leadership. Her master's research, "From Structural Barriers to Inclusive Solutions: A Qualitative Study of Reproductive Healthcare Access for Women with Disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia," reflects her commitment to advancing inclusive development and improving the lives of others.

At CERCS, we believe that research is more than an academic exercise, it is a catalyst for solving real-world challenges and creating sustainable development. Through research capacity strengthening, professional development, consultancy, and evidence-based learning, we equip students, professionals, institutions, and development practitioners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to make meaningful contributions to society.

Christine, thank you for allowing us to be part of your remarkable journey. Your achievement inspires many young women to pursue their dreams with confidence and reminds us all that perseverance, knowledge, and purpose can transform lives.

Congratulations once again, Ms. Christine Chama.

We are incredibly proud of you and wish you every success as you continue to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact in Zambia and beyond.

24/06/2026

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN THE NGO & DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
The development sector increasingly demands professionals who can generate, analyse and use evidence to support programme implementation, reporting and decision-making.
To help professionals strengthen these competencies, CERCS is pleased to announce a practical online training programme:
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR NGO & DEVELOPMENT CAREERS
This programme will equip participants with practical skills in:
📊 Research Methods
📈 Data Analysis
📋 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
📝 Professional Reporting
📑 Results Frameworks and Indicators
The training is ideal for NGO professionals, project officers, programme staff, researchers, consultants, students and recent graduates seeking to strengthen their professional capacity and employability.
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026
⏰ 17:00 – 19:00 Hours (CAT)
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎓 Certificate of Participation Provided
💰 Early Bird Registration: K350
💰 Standard Registration: K500
To register or request additional information:
📞 +260 978 814 723
📧 [email protected]
Registeration link: https://forms.gle/9U3R9UkDNBi1cLfn7

CERCS is an Educational Research Business Providing Information Brokering and Advisory Services.

24/06/2026

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN THE NGO & DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
The development sector increasingly demands professionals who can generate, analyse and use evidence to support programme implementation, reporting and decision-making.
To help professionals strengthen these competencies, CERCS is pleased to announce a practical online training programme:
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR NGO & DEVELOPMENT CAREERS
This programme will equip participants with practical skills in:
📊 Research Methods
📈 Data Analysis
📋 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
📝 Professional Reporting
📑 Results Frameworks and Indicators
The training is ideal for NGO professionals, project officers, programme staff, researchers, consultants, students and recent graduates seeking to strengthen their professional capacity and employability.
📅 31 July – 1 August 2026
⏰ 17:00 – 19:00 Hours (CAT)
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎓 Certificate of Participation Provided
💰 Early Bird Registration: K350
💰 Standard Registration: K500
To register or request additional information:
📞 +260 978 814 723
📧 [email protected]
Registeration link: https://forms.gle/9U3R9UkDNBi1cLfn7
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21/06/2026

The CERCS team wishes all father's a happy father's day.
You work hard to provide and keep our families safe, your resilience and hard work does not go unnoticed.

Happy father's day to you all!

18/04/2026

EXPANDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN POLICY, RESEARCH, AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING.

At CERCS Zambia, we are continuing to strengthen our role as a local technical partner supporting organisations to design, implement, and evaluate impactful programmes.

Over the past period, we have delivered work in:

Research and evidence generation Policy analysis and advisory Strategic planning and institutional development Capacity strengthening and programme support

We are currently open to collaboration with:

✅Development partners
✅Civil society organisations
✅Government institutions
✅Research and academic institutions

Particularly in:

✅Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
✅Policy research and analysis
✅Institutional capacity strengthening
✅Programme assessments and learning

We bring strong contextual expertise and a structured, evidence-based approach to support effective and sustainable outcomes.

Contact us to explore collaboration:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +260 097 814 723
Location: Lusaka, Zambia

We would be glad to connect and explore areas of alignment.