Gender & Disability Analysis & Mainstreaming Analysis

Training Dates: September 3-7

Training location: Nairobi

                       Broad Training objectives.

• To provide the delegates with targeted information enabling him/her to train representatives of Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) as experts in mainstreaming gender and disability.
• To increase the knowledge and capacities of the trained gender and disability representatives to become competent change agents within their organizations, government ministries and departments.
• Generate thrust for a holistic, integrated and highly interactive training that builds a core set of knowledge, skills and attitudes among potential change agents, and in the process, fulfill the obligations of the projects and organizations of gender and disability mainstreaming.

Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Formulation of Fundraising Proposals

Training Dates: Sep 24-28, Sep 24-5th October

Training location: Nairobi

Project management has become an organizational –wide core competency, nearly every project implementation staff/Team (PIT) regardless of discipline is involved in managing one or more projects. This training is designed to provide project staffs with knowledge and skills that cut across all types of projects.

The key to a successful project is in the planning and management: being clear on the objectives, deciding how to work together as a team, thinking through how to approach the scope, setting up a schedule and budget, understanding clearly what will make the deliverable acceptable to the client of the project. The easiest way to plan a project is to have those who will execute the work help with the planning. This has the added benefit that the team is ready to hit the ground running during execution.

This two weeks training involves you in a project leadership model that you can take back to your workplace and apply immediately. The course addresses all phases of a project: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.

NGO Administration & Management

Training Dates: Sep 24-28, Sep 24-5 Oct

Training location: Nairobi

The last thirty years have witnessed growth in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in almost all parts of the globe, and in all spheres of human activity. NGOs have become a highly visible component of civil society and are now significant players in the fields of human rights, the environment and social development at local, national and international levels.

This programme is aimed primarily at NGO staff with management or administrative responsibilities, and for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in preparation for moving into such positions. NGOs come in many shapes and sizes, and the definition of an NGO and the choice of terminology is itself the subject of much debate and limited agreement. 

Project Leadership & Governance

Training Dates: Sep 24-28, Sep 24-5 Oct

Training location: Nairobi

The training on Project Leadership is suitable for any Project implementation staffs who want to enhance their project management skills in order to lead complex strategic projects at an organizational level. An innovative, challenging program, the training develops strategic thinking and questions the traditional concepts of leadership, management, governance, risk and sustainability.

“Project management has become a pervasive discipline across all sectors, from construction and engineering to finance, health, government and many others. As projects grow in size and complexity, organizations are becoming more reliant on skilled project leaders to plan, implement and deliver critical projects and systems.”

This program will challenge your understanding of project management and leadership with its ground breaking approach to innovation and critical complex thinking. It will help you further develop your career in project management.

Advanced Financial Management, Grants & Auditing for Donor Funded Projects

Training Dates: Aug 13-17, 13-24m, Oct 29-Nov 2, Oct 29-Nov 9, Dec 10-14, Dec 10-21

Training location: Nairobi

Why is financial management so important for NGO?

Most NGO do not consider financial management a priority for themselves. Therefore, it is often the case that many of them entirely lack systems of financial planning and monitoring, which has a very adverse impact on their viability. To achieve sustainable development in the tough actuality of today NGO managers should develop understanding and confidence that are necessary to use funds effectively.

The sharing of best practice in financial management will:

• Help managers use resources efficiently and effectively;

• Improve NGO reporting to fiscal authorities and donors;

• Help earn partners and beneficiaries’ respect and trust;

• Help NGO better compete for resources that are becoming increasingly limited;
• Help NGO attain financial sustainability in the longer term.

Advanced Accounting and Auditing for Public Sector Organizations

Training Dates: August 13th-24th, Dec 10-14, Dec 10-21

Training location: Nairobi

The main objective of this course is to give delegates a good understanding of financial management and auditing for Public sector and donor funded projects. By the end of the training delegates will have acquired the following skills;

• The financial planning cycles of government and donor funded projects
• How to understand and interpret financial information Basic accounting concepts
• The elements of sound financial management in public sector organization
• Resource allocation and costing
• Budgeting in organizations
• Budget reallocation and cuts
• Cash forecasting
• Management control
• Elements of financial accountability both within public sector organization and outward to the public
• Reporting
• Accountability
• Internal and external oversight
• Financial Management of Donor funded projects

Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Training Dates: Aug 13-17, Oct 29-Nov 2, Oct 29-Nov 9 and Dec 10-14, Dec 10-21

Training location: Nairobi

This course will cover the principles of procurement management, which is acquiring products and services needed for the project from outside the project team. The Procurement Management processes from the PMBOK® Guide will be reviewed including inputs, key tools and techniques, and outputs. Typical procurement activities will be described from the make-or-buy decision to contract award to contract closure. The key elements that should be included in a procurement management plan will be presented. The stages of a contract negotiation will also be reviewed. This course will review key contract terminology, selection criteria and the key elements of a contract. The types of contracts that can be used will be reviewed including variations of fixed price, cost reimbursable, time and material. Selecting the correct contract type and dealing with contract risks will also be covered. This course includes multiple exercises to allow delegates to practice the course concepts.

Advanced Executive Office management and Administration

Training Dates: August 13-17 and Oct 22-26, Oct 22- 2 Nov

Training location: Nairobi

• An administrator/executive assistant is responsible for providing financial services, budget preparation, procurement, travel arrangements, property control, and general administration. They offer services, advice and guidance to the programmes, sections and offices within the Institute as endeavor to ensure sound and efficient financial management of resources and funds, in accordance with institutional financial rules and regulations, established policies and procedures, and specific donor requirements.
• This training is therefore designed to help the administration staff in the institution to build and project confidence, keep conversations focused and productive, exhibit knowledge and credibility and exert influence in everyday interactions.
• Participants will be able to create a powerful alliance with superiors and enhance a professional profile within the organization. Discussions will also examine the essential relationship-building skills will help in the development of workable strategies and establish one’s authority and get ideas noticed. Another focus will be the impartation of skills that are needed to make a difference and grow in one’s career and in the organization. To excel in this rapidly changing work environment, one needs more skills than ever before – like understanding the organization’s business, managing change, communicating strategically, leading, working in teams and juggling new assignments with current responsibilities.

Human Resource & Organizational Management

Training Dates: Aug 27 -31

Training location: Nairobi

This course takes delegates through human resource development (HRD), a field of study and practice that an organization can draw upon for improving its effectiveness at an individual level, group and process level and organizational systems level. This course also covers organization development (OD), a process designed to improve the effectiveness of an organization by incorporating individual, group and system level requirements. HRD and OD consider how the wider contextual environment impacts on the organization’s need to manage change effectively. Combining the foundational theoretical disciplines and practical hands on skills, the course focuses on learning interventions for improving the performance and effectiveness of organizations.

Disaster Mitigation, Management & Emergency Operation

Training Dates: Oct 1-5

Training location: Nairobi

Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, to predict and—where possible—prevent them, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences.

Disaster preparedness is a continuous and integrated process resulting from a wide range of activities and resources rather than from a distinct sectoral activity by itself. It requires the contributions of many different areas—ranging from training and logistics, to health care to institutional development.

Climate Change & Sustainable Development

Training Dates: Sep 3-7 and Nov 19 -23

Training location: Nairobi

  On completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Share and learn knowledge about climate change adaption.
• Promote the concept on climate change adaption planning in the context of sustainable development.
• Understand climate change-related threats and ways in which these can be managed and mitigated.
• Understand the danger posed by climate change and its implications that call for action.
• Spearhead discussions on adaptation strategies to climate change in Africa.
• Share experiences on climate change, environment and development and the politics of global climate change.
• Identify and policies tools that have been developed for mitigation and adaptation strategies.
• Gain more confidence in undertaking risk assessments, developing policy and determining planning applications in relation to climate change adaptation.

Applications of Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing in project

Training Dates:  October 1-5

Training location: Nairobi

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become key in project management; with 80% of all data having a spatial element. GIS and GPS are rapidly evolving to become standard tools, influencing decision making in various sectors and in project management. There is however a severe shortage of persons who are trained to use these techniques in various projects.

This action packed course is structured to maximize your knowledge of GIS. You will be taken through theoretical concepts and comprehensive hands-on training associated with GIS and GPS, software and hardware requirements for GIS, data input, spatial database creation, principles of GIS spatial analysis, production of GIS outputs and potential applications of GIS. All practicums will be done using Quantum GIS.

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a user friendly Open Source Geographic Information System. It runs on Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac OSX and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.

Data Analysis & Management

Training Dates: August 13-17, October 1-5

Training location: Nairobi

Upon successful completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Discuss the relevance of reliable data collection process in Research and informed decision making
• Use relevant computer packages for data management and extrapolation
• To introduce the concepts of monitoring and evaluation and the value of implanting it in programs/projects
• To focus participant’s attention on monitoring and evaluation study designs
• M&E Data Management and Analysis
• Appreciate GIS software, data capture methods, analysis, data importation and mapping indicators using GIS Techniques)
• Get hands on skills on SPSS & STATA
• Conduct project Evaluations

Climate Change & Sustainable Development

Training Date: September 3-7

Training location: Nairobi

  On completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Share and learn knowledge about climate change adaption.
• Promote the concept on climate change adaption planning in the context of sustainable development.
• Understand climate change-related threats and ways in which these can be managed and mitigated.
• Understand the danger posed by climate change and its implications that call for action.
• Spearhead discussions on adaptation strategies to climate change in Africa.
• Share experiences on climate change, environment and development and the politics of global climate change.
• Identify and policies tools that have been developed for mitigation and adaptation strategies.
• Gain more confidence in undertaking risk assessments, developing policy and determining planning applications in relation to climate change adaptation.