ZIMBABWE CALENDAR
NGO Capacity building Programmes 2010, Zimbabwe
Peakford Management Consultants, a leading Training, Development and Capacity Building institution, deeply rooted in Southern Africa, will be offering the following capacity building programmes in Harare.
Peakford Management Consultants, a leading Training, Development and Capacity Building institution, deeply rooted in Southern Africa, will be offering the following capacity building programmes in Harare.
Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation
Dates 23-25 August,
Cost US450
A Programme for anyone who want to master modern practical and relevant way of assessing, developing, implementing a result based monitoring and evaluation.
Workshop Activities
Dates 23-25 August,
Cost US450
A Programme for anyone who want to master modern practical and relevant way of assessing, developing, implementing a result based monitoring and evaluation.
Workshop Activities
Identify and clarify aims and objectives, outputs and outcomes for a project
Set output and outcome indicators for simulated projects
Develop a self-evaluation framework
Practice collecting self-evaluation information, particularly for outcomes
Practice using baseline assessments in M&E
Distinguish between outcomes and impact
Use evaluation information
Evaluate effectiveness of a M&E system
Establish an assessment, monitoring, and evaluation process that will lead to meaningful improvements.
Document and disseminate monitoring data.
Develop mid-project and final evaluation reports.
Address challenges faced in developing effective M&E systems.
Set output and outcome indicators for simulated projects
Develop a self-evaluation framework
Practice collecting self-evaluation information, particularly for outcomes
Practice using baseline assessments in M&E
Distinguish between outcomes and impact
Use evaluation information
Evaluate effectiveness of a M&E system
Establish an assessment, monitoring, and evaluation process that will lead to meaningful improvements.
Document and disseminate monitoring data.
Develop mid-project and final evaluation reports.
Address challenges faced in developing effective M&E systems.
Who should attend
Programme and Project Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders, Programme/Project Staff in community development, funders and sponsors
Programme Objectives
Develop an understanding of the characteristics of an effective M&E systemExplore how to design and manage an effective M&E system that will enable programme results assessment,
Apply an M&E framework (plan) to consider and clearly delineate the different operational aspects of M&E
Consider advanced means that organisations use to assess their performance and the overall impact of their work, and how this relates to programme level M&E
Setting output and outcome indicators.
Understand the importance of, and ensure the use of effective participatory methods.
Use the CES' and other advanced evaluation methods to develop understanding and ability to implement an outcomes-focused self-evaluation system.
Programme and Project Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders, Programme/Project Staff in community development, funders and sponsors
Programme Objectives
Develop an understanding of the characteristics of an effective M&E systemExplore how to design and manage an effective M&E system that will enable programme results assessment,
Apply an M&E framework (plan) to consider and clearly delineate the different operational aspects of M&E
Consider advanced means that organisations use to assess their performance and the overall impact of their work, and how this relates to programme level M&E
Setting output and outcome indicators.
Understand the importance of, and ensure the use of effective participatory methods.
Use the CES' and other advanced evaluation methods to develop understanding and ability to implement an outcomes-focused self-evaluation system.
Use quantitative and qualitative methods in monitoring
Apply knowledge management in M&E
Apply M&E in special cases
Learn advanced methods of M&E reporting
What you get
Models
Toolkits
Ready to use and customizable Templates
Practical Guides
Apply knowledge management in M&E
Apply M&E in special cases
Learn advanced methods of M&E reporting
What you get
Models
Toolkits
Ready to use and customizable Templates
Practical Guides
Work books
Corporate Governance and Financial Oversight for board members and Senior Managers
Dates- 13-15 September, Cost US450
Who must attend
Board members and directors, senior managers, programme and country directors.
The following and other important aspects will be covered in the workshop.
Identifying and understanding financial responsibilities of board members and directors
Key Principles and Concepts of Financial Management
Financial Planning
Accounting and Accounting Records
Financial Monitoring
Internal Control Systems
Financial reporting
Internal and external auditing
Board members and directors, senior managers, programme and country directors.
The following and other important aspects will be covered in the workshop.
Identifying and understanding financial responsibilities of board members and directors
Key Principles and Concepts of Financial Management
Financial Planning
Accounting and Accounting Records
Financial Monitoring
Internal Control Systems
Financial reporting
Internal and external auditing
On this course, participants will be able to:
Use marketing tools in raising funds
Understand the expectations of the donors
Formulate a fundraising strategy
Elaborate a grant demand
Identify sources of funding
Learn how to develop corporate partnerships
Become familiar with individuals and major donors approach
Apply the logical Framework approach in sourcing funds
Design, develop and implement sponsorship campaigns
Use marketing tools in raising funds
Understand the expectations of the donors
Formulate a fundraising strategy
Elaborate a grant demand
Identify sources of funding
Learn how to develop corporate partnerships
Become familiar with individuals and major donors approach
Apply the logical Framework approach in sourcing funds
Design, develop and implement sponsorship campaigns
Improve communication skills
Write winning proposals
Identify and carryout fundraising activities
Identify, lure and use volunteers
Write winning proposals
Identify and carryout fundraising activities
Identify, lure and use volunteers
Mobilise resources to meet requirements
Programme outcomes
Describe the four building blocks and the seven principles of financial management and the role they play in achieving good practice in financial management;
Describe the financial management roles and responsibilities of board members, managers, finance and programme staff;
Explain the importance of budgets in planning, control and decision-making
explain the link between budgets, accounting records and financial reports;
Appreciate the central role of financial management in achieving an NGO's objectives
Appreciate the importance of accountability and transparency in an NGO
Describe the four building blocks and the seven principles of financial management and the role they play in achieving good practice in financial management;
Describe the financial management roles and responsibilities of board members, managers, finance and programme staff;
Explain the importance of budgets in planning, control and decision-making
explain the link between budgets, accounting records and financial reports;
Appreciate the central role of financial management in achieving an NGO's objectives
Appreciate the importance of accountability and transparency in an NGO
Fundraising, Sponsorship and Resource Mobilisation
Dates 16-17 August Cost US290
What you will get
Funding research tools
Templates
Examples of proposals
Potential leads
Fundraising toolkit
Dates 16-17 August Cost US290
What you will get
Funding research tools
Templates
Examples of proposals
Potential leads
Fundraising toolkit
Events tools kits
Grant Management
18 August
US220
Phases in the grant management cycle
18 August
US220
Phases in the grant management cycle
Responsibilities and routines for successful grant management
Impact of foreign exchange
Complying with donor reporting requirements
requirements for closing off a donor grant
Manage Relationships
Impact of foreign exchange
Complying with donor reporting requirements
requirements for closing off a donor grant
Manage Relationships
Participants will get
Reporting templates
Programmes outcomes
Understand principles of Grant management
identify, interpret and assess the critical terms and conditions of grant aid for donor-funded projects;
ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions including: providing supporting documents; correct procurement of goods and services; and meeting financial reporting requirements;
use a grant schedule to managing multiple-funded programmes;
Understand principles of Grant management
identify, interpret and assess the critical terms and conditions of grant aid for donor-funded projects;
ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions including: providing supporting documents; correct procurement of goods and services; and meeting financial reporting requirements;
use a grant schedule to managing multiple-funded programmes;
prepare a donor financial report to match with a project narrative report
Programme and Project Management
Dates 27-29 September, Cost US450.00
Dates 27-29 September, Cost US450.00
The entire project management process, Project life Cycle, the LFA, tools, techniques, PMBOK processes
Field worker Programme
Dates 26-27 August,
27-28 August
Cost US320
Dates 26-27 August,
27-28 August
Cost US320
Roles and responsibilities, filed worker plans, tools and techniques, stakeholders and community assessments, financial skills for field workers, report writing for field workers, diversity skills for field workers, research skills for field workers.
Disaster, Relief and Emergency Management
Dates-
23-25 August
Cost US500.00
Dates-
23-25 August
Cost US500.00
Key Outcomes
Fundamentals of Disaster preparedness and strategic management systems -
Different Forms of Disasters[Natural, Manmade],
Minimum Standards for disaster preparedness [fundamentals of the SPHERE project],
Fundamental principles of the Humanitarian Charter,
Participatory strategic planning,
Practical Approaches to the Implementation of Interventions - Resource mobilization and strategic allocation,
Strategic financial management systems:
Budgeting and financial control in times of disaster,
Innovative and synergistic financial management for effective responses
Needs Oriented Disaster management support systems - Health, safety and hygiene,
Systems for sustainable responses, Management of Post trauma and bereavement counseling,
Establishment of Support systems and structures for sustainability
Results Based monitoring systems for effective Disaster Management - Situational analysis, participatory design and implementation,
Action plan: Mind mapping,
Logical frameworks and scenario planning
Summative Evaluation and exit strategies - Management of evaluation data, Futuristic strategic planning, Sustainability analysis for capacity enhancement
Practical approaches to Disaster Management (Case Based sessions)
Fundamentals of Disaster preparedness and strategic management systems -
Different Forms of Disasters[Natural, Manmade],
Minimum Standards for disaster preparedness [fundamentals of the SPHERE project],
Fundamental principles of the Humanitarian Charter,
Participatory strategic planning,
Practical Approaches to the Implementation of Interventions - Resource mobilization and strategic allocation,
Strategic financial management systems:
Budgeting and financial control in times of disaster,
Innovative and synergistic financial management for effective responses
Needs Oriented Disaster management support systems - Health, safety and hygiene,
Systems for sustainable responses, Management of Post trauma and bereavement counseling,
Establishment of Support systems and structures for sustainability
Results Based monitoring systems for effective Disaster Management - Situational analysis, participatory design and implementation,
Action plan: Mind mapping,
Logical frameworks and scenario planning
Summative Evaluation and exit strategies - Management of evaluation data, Futuristic strategic planning, Sustainability analysis for capacity enhancement
Practical approaches to Disaster Management (Case Based sessions)
NGO Financial Management
Dates 27-29 September, Cost US450
Dates 27-29 September, Cost US450
build project, donor and consolidated budgets using the activity-based budgeting technique;
prepare and use a simple cash flow forecast;
prepare and reconcile an analysed cashbook;
prepare and use a simple financial monitoring report;
analyse financial statements and budget monitoring reports to assess performance;
assess strengths and weaknesses in their NGO's internal control systems;
prepare and use a simple cash flow forecast;
prepare and reconcile an analysed cashbook;
prepare and use a simple financial monitoring report;
analyse financial statements and budget monitoring reports to assess performance;
assess strengths and weaknesses in their NGO's internal control systems;
The 'what, why and who' of financial management for NGOs
How to achieve good practice in financial management - key principles and frameworks
Building and using effective budgets - including project and donor budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
Which accounting records you should keep in your NGO - and why?
Budgeting and accounting for central support ('core') costs
Demystifying the Balance Sheet - how to make sense of annual financial statements
Monitoring and controlling budgets - preparing and using budget comparison reports
Reporting to donors - how to meet donors requirements
Safeguarding our assets - internal control systems and procedures
Managing the audit process
How to achieve good practice in financial management - key principles and frameworks
Building and using effective budgets - including project and donor budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
Which accounting records you should keep in your NGO - and why?
Budgeting and accounting for central support ('core') costs
Demystifying the Balance Sheet - how to make sense of annual financial statements
Monitoring and controlling budgets - preparing and using budget comparison reports
Reporting to donors - how to meet donors requirements
Safeguarding our assets - internal control systems and procedures
Managing the audit process
Community Stakeholder Engagement, Participation and Capacity Building
19-20 August
US320
Community stakeholder engagement methodologies
Participatory frameworks
Capacity Building and Community Stakeholder Mapping.
Developing a Community Stakeholder Capacity Framework.
Creating an Instrument to Assess Community Stakeholder Capacity
Designing Training Programmes to Close the Gap
US320
Community stakeholder engagement methodologies
Participatory frameworks
Capacity Building and Community Stakeholder Mapping.
Developing a Community Stakeholder Capacity Framework.
Creating an Instrument to Assess Community Stakeholder Capacity
Designing Training Programmes to Close the Gap
Programme Outcomes
Develop an community stakeholder framework which will be the basis for the identification and development of capacity building interventions for community stakeholders
Design and present a community stakeholder assessment instrument as a tool for identifying and monitoring stakeholder growth
Develop a training curriculum that is adapted to the needs of the stakeholders and to the programme/project.
Develop an community stakeholder framework which will be the basis for the identification and development of capacity building interventions for community stakeholders
Design and present a community stakeholder assessment instrument as a tool for identifying and monitoring stakeholder growth
Develop a training curriculum that is adapted to the needs of the stakeholders and to the programme/project.
Executive Strategic Leadership Programme
Dates 20-22 September, Cost US600
Topics
Dates 20-22 September, Cost US600
Topics
Visionary Strategic Leadership
Strategic thinking
Executive leadership roles
Executive Coaching
Mentoring and succession planning
Problem solving techniques
Decision Making and Scenario planning
Crafting Corporate culture
Change Management
Leading organisations and teams
Corporate governance
Create a persona; agenda for self-improvement and set goals to enhance strategic leadership throughout the organization.
Take the perspective of being a strategic leader versus a tactical manager
Strategic thinking
Executive leadership roles
Executive Coaching
Mentoring and succession planning
Problem solving techniques
Decision Making and Scenario planning
Crafting Corporate culture
Change Management
Leading organisations and teams
Corporate governance
Create a persona; agenda for self-improvement and set goals to enhance strategic leadership throughout the organization.
Take the perspective of being a strategic leader versus a tactical manager
Programme Objectives
Identify, appreciate and Develop authentic leadership qualities
Understand and apply a framework for strategic leadership to guide your personal development, as well as the development of your teams and organization.
Learn ways to build and sustain strategic leadership capacity in your team and in your organization.
Determine how to enhance the learning processes necessary for effective strategy making and strategy implementation within your organization.
Increase appreciation of the impact of organizational context, culture and systems on strategic leadership.
Apply frameworks to address the strategy/execution gap and the balancing of short-term and long-term pressures.
Identify, appreciate and Develop authentic leadership qualities
Understand and apply a framework for strategic leadership to guide your personal development, as well as the development of your teams and organization.
Learn ways to build and sustain strategic leadership capacity in your team and in your organization.
Determine how to enhance the learning processes necessary for effective strategy making and strategy implementation within your organization.
Increase appreciation of the impact of organizational context, culture and systems on strategic leadership.
Apply frameworks to address the strategy/execution gap and the balancing of short-term and long-term pressures.
Integrated HIV Aids Prevention, Care and Treatment
Dates 23-27 August, Cost US800.
Dates 23-27 August, Cost US800.
Modules
Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Counseling and Psychosocial Support of PLWAs
Medical care of adults and adolescents with HIV/AIDS
Special Issues in Managing Women with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS in children
Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Introduction to Counseling and Psychosocial Support of PLWAs
Medical care of adults and adolescents with HIV/AIDS
Special Issues in Managing Women with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS in children
Blood safety, Universal Precautions and Post-exposure prophylaxis
Supportive Care of PLWAs - Palliative Care, Home-based care, Nutrition
Ethical, legal and programmatic issues in HIV/AIDS Care
Supportive Care of PLWAs - Palliative Care, Home-based care, Nutrition
Ethical, legal and programmatic issues in HIV/AIDS Care
Programme Outcomes
Explain the epidemiology of HIV infection, the dynamics of HIV transmission and its effects on the host
Understand counseling, HIV-testing and psychosocial support
Describe the common opportunistic infections seen in HIV-infected persons, their clinical presentations and management.
Understand common preventive therapies used in the management of HIV-infected adults
Explain the rational use of antiretroviral agents,
Describe HIV infection in children, its care and treatment
Comprehend the risk of mother to child HIV transmission and the interventions used in Kenya to reduce its risks
Set up comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS patients through the involvement of all multidisciplinary team and other support organizations
Discuss home based care and palliative care
Give an overview of the main elements of Commodity Management that will ensure the availability and accessibility of safe, high quality and efficacious ART commodities
Describe ethical and legal issues in care of PLWAs
Understand blood safety and the rationale use of blood in the HIV/AIDS era
Comprehend Post Exposure Prophylaxis and the Universal precautions
Explain how to monitor and evaluate activities in comprehensive care of PLWHA
Explain the epidemiology of HIV infection, the dynamics of HIV transmission and its effects on the host
Understand counseling, HIV-testing and psychosocial support
Describe the common opportunistic infections seen in HIV-infected persons, their clinical presentations and management.
Understand common preventive therapies used in the management of HIV-infected adults
Explain the rational use of antiretroviral agents,
Describe HIV infection in children, its care and treatment
Comprehend the risk of mother to child HIV transmission and the interventions used in Kenya to reduce its risks
Set up comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS patients through the involvement of all multidisciplinary team and other support organizations
Discuss home based care and palliative care
Give an overview of the main elements of Commodity Management that will ensure the availability and accessibility of safe, high quality and efficacious ART commodities
Describe ethical and legal issues in care of PLWAs
Understand blood safety and the rationale use of blood in the HIV/AIDS era
Comprehend Post Exposure Prophylaxis and the Universal precautions
Explain how to monitor and evaluate activities in comprehensive care of PLWHA
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