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This course is designed to equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the unique financial management challenges associated with donor-funded projects.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:
Accounting principles and procedures within the planning of financial statements
- Preparation of Work Plan, budgets and cash flow management
- Analyze and interpret information as discovered in financial statements.
- Compliance with prerequisites, legal and administrative framework
- Identifying various elements of donor funding.
- Costing factors of Donor Funded Projects
- Monitor and evaluate donor-funded projects.
- Disbursement factors of Donor Funded Projects
- Project management techniques
- Outline and assess the convenience of the authorized provisions governing the procurement along with usage of donor funds.
- Compliance Regulatory & Governance and Risk management
- Prepare & effectively manage the arrangement of budgets for donor funds.
Organisational Impact
Organizations that enroll their staff in this training will benefit from:
- Improved Donor Compliance – Strong adherence to donor regulations, legal frameworks, and reporting requirements, reducing risks of funding suspension or repayment.
- Enhanced Financial Accountability and Transparency – Robust financial systems that strengthen donor confidence and institutional credibility.
- Better Budget Planning and Utilization – Accurate work plans, realistic budgets, and improved cash flow management for donor-funded projects.
- Reduced Audit Findings – Strong internal controls, proper documentation, and compliance with procurement and financial standards.
- Effective Risk Management – Proactive identification and mitigation of financial, regulatory, and operational risks.
- Strengthened Procurement and Contract Oversight – Transparent and compliant procurement processes aligned with donor requirements.
- Improved Monitoring and Reporting Systems – Timely, accurate financial and narrative reporting that supports decision-making.
- Enhanced Project Sustainability – Strong financial sustainability strategies and effective exit planning.
- Increased Funding Opportunities – Strong track record of compliance and financial management enhances eligibility for future donor funding.
Personal Impact
Participants will gain:
- Specialized Knowledge in Donor Financial Management – Clear understanding of donor-specific financial rules and expectations.
- Practical Budgeting and Cash Flow Skills – Ability to prepare, manage, and justify donor-funded budgets effectively.
- Improved Financial Reporting Skills – Confidence in preparing financial and narrative donor reports.
- Stronger Compliance and Governance Awareness – Ability to align project financial practices with regulatory and governance standards.
- Enhanced Risk Management Competence – Skills to identify and mitigate financial risks in donor-funded environments.
- Procurement and Contract Management Expertise – Understanding of donor-compliant procurement procedures.
- Audit Preparedness Skills – Ability to support internal and external audits successfully.
- Project Management Integration – Understanding the link between financial management and project implementation.
- Career Advancement Opportunities – Increased professional value in NGOs, development agencies, INGOs, and public sector projects.
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Best Western Meridian Hotel-CBD, Moi Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
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