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. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·      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.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org