Organization: Asset Africa Institute
Registration deadline: 05 Aug 2015
Starting date: 19 Aug 2015
Ending date: 21 Aug 2015
Asset Africa Institute (www.assetsafrica.org)isis) a premier development training brand in Africa which endeavors to build and enhance the skills development needs of public benefit organizations to produce better, more skilled organization staff , with increased ability to manage projects with greater confidence, effectively monitor projects to improve results and quality while instituting strong, well focused and highly motivated project teams. We are pleased to announce the following mid-year training offer.
Course Name: Grants Management Training Workshop
Date: 19th -21st August 2015
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Cost: USD 550
(The fee indicated above covers the following cost items: Two teas with snacks and buffet lunches per day, preparation of training materials, course materials for participants, trainers’ consultancy charges and a certificate. Participants make their own travel and accommodation arrangements; however, we do make hotel reservations for participants coming outside of Kenya when so advised)
GRANTS MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Need for the Course
Effective delivery of project outcomes is dependent on the appreciation and application of certain core principles in grants management among project staff. These principles are valuable in helping to build trust with your donors and making the management process in your organization more orderly. Effective grant management by project implementers can contribute to more funding for the organization.
Overall Objective
To build/enhance the confidence and skills of those responsible for managing donor grants and to effectively implement development programs within donors’ financial terms and conditions.
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Specific Objectives**
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
a) Identify and understand the critical terms and conditions of grant aid for donor-funded projects;
b) Ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions;
c) Providing supporting documents, correct procurement of goods and services and meeting financial reporting requirements;
d) Managing multiple-funded programmes;
e) Prepare a donor financial report to match with a project narrative report;
f) Describe the phases in the grant management cycle and clarify key responsibilities and routines needed for successful grant management;
g) Identify the requirements for closing off a donor grant;
h) Manage donor relationships , head office and implementing partners with greater confidence;
i) Appreciate the effective working relationships between programme and finance departments
Broad Course Content
Overview of Grants Management Cycle
· Developing proposal
· Budgeting
· Types of costs: Allowable & disallowed costs, direct & Indirect costs, Cost Share/ Matching costs
· Grant Award Contract: Types & contents
· Award Review
· Implementation
· Donor Compliance
· Procurement Procedures
· Grant Tracking Tools
· Office administration
· Amendment time
· Financial Documentation and Reporting
· Internal Controls
· Grant Audit-Common pitfalls to avoid
· Partnerships & consortia management
· Personnel &Staff Issues (ethics):Time sheets, Travel & Per diem, Itinerary, Assigning, Assets & Inventory Management
· Co-Financing &Multi- Donor Funding
· Contingencies
· Close Out Procedures & the Final Tranche
Training Methodology
Dynamic, creative, participant centered, practical, interactive, interesting adult learning methodologies and diverse media are applied to lift the participants to high levels of proficiency. After-training, follow-up and remedial coaching will be offered to interested participants on request for free.
About the Organization
Asset Afrika Institute (www.assetafrica.org)-AAI- is a top training brand based in Kenya which specializes in research, design and delivery of high quality but low cost training packages for development workers worldwide. We work with a consultant base of more than 100 and still growing (find the application form for those qualified top partner with us).AAI Workshops are facilitated by highly trained and experienced professional consultants including Senior University Lecturers and top level development practitioners who have worked with a wide variety of development organizations worldwide. Over the years, Consultants at AAI have been sought by such reputable organizations such as: The Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), Action Aid International, National Museums of Kenya, South Sudan Red Cross, World Health Organization, Cornerstone Development-Uganda, International Organization for Immigration (South Sudan), Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), Save Your Generation (SYG)-Ethiopia, ACOMIN-Nigeria among others. At AAI, we rely on repeat clients for business growth, thus; to us client satisfaction is not an option. It is a must!
This course is also delivered at organizations, venue and online and discounts for group registration are applicable.
For more information regarding the training workshop, Contact us at:
Asset Africa Institute
Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street
P.O. Box 12903 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 -722 469454/750342373
Email: info@assetsafrica.org/assetafrika@gmail.com
How to register:
To register for this training, download the training registration form, fill it in and email it back to us to enable us make a reservation for you.
Warm Regards
Lillian Anyango
Training Coordinator
Asset Africa Institute
Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street
P.O. Box 12903 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 -722 469454/750342373