Project Development and Report Writing
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Organizer: KINCAID DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Course fee: USD 1000
INTRODUCTION
The two most common challenges among development organizations are to document effectively their activities and to come up with highly saleable project proposals. Therefore, organizations need personnel well equipped with an understanding of the project development process as a good project proposal that addresses a real need will attract a donor. It is thus important for the project managers and other stakeholders to train on this course to be better placed when managing projects. This course will provide organizations with staff grounded in knowledge and skills for developing marketable project proposals.
The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. The course instructor will provide individualised feedback where appropriate. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, the participant should be able to;
· Highlight the basic concepts on a project proposal and what a project report entails
· Properly identify problems, understand the cause-effect, and means-ends relationships for identifying a meaningful solution
· Well understand the log frame- a Project design and analysis tool
· Know the important writing skills needed and the steps to generate quality reports to share with readers/stakeholders
· Develop highly competitive project proposal for donor funded projects.
· Generate and compile high quality technical reports.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is mainly targeting programming officers, managers, and other humanitarian and development agencies staff whose roles involve producing project proposals and reports for their organization.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Resource Mobilization
· Importance of resource mobilization
· Principles and practices of resource mobilization
· Methods of resource mobilization
· Framework of resource mobilization
· Non-profit organization current funding environment
Overview of Proposal Writing
· Understanding the meaning of proposal and its different types
· Goal of proposals in mobilization of grants
· Donor requirement
· Format of proposal
· Solicited versus Unsolicited Proposals
· Development of a project and proposal writing
Project Planning and Development in Proposal Writing and Project Rationale
· Background of the project
· Needs Assessment
· Justification of the project
Project Overview
· Objectives of the project
· Beneficiaries of the project
· Hypothesis
· Strategy of the project
Project Design
· Monitoring and evaluation framework
· Identification of inputs, output, activities and impacts of the project
· Project findings and interpretation
· Project model
· Project strategies implementation
· Project measurement via M & E frameworks
· Budget for the project
Proposal’s Building blocks
· Introduction
· Cover letter
· Cover page
· Researchers of the project
· Budget for the project
· Schedule of the project
· Summary
· Appendixes
Proposal Review
· Criteria of proposal review
· Process of proposal review
· Agreement for grant
GENERAL NOTES
· The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
· The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
· Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
· The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
· All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
· Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request.
· This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payments are due upon registration.
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Kincaid Development Center provides skill and career development for professionals across various industries. Driven to fill the knowledge gap in gaining quality results, we provide consultancy services to our local and international clients ranging from mid and end-term project evaluations, gaps assessments, and capacity building.
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Change is constant, so is growth. In the era of technological advancements, the urgent need to grow and develop is paramount. We are here to ensure that you are ahead of the game. The training we offer in all our courses are tailored to give you a competitive advantage in your field.
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