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World: Building a Better Response e-learning course

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Country: World
Organization: Concern Worldwide, Harvard University, US Agency for International Development, International Medical Corps

Registration deadline: none

International Medical Corps, Concern Worldwide, and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative are pleased to announce the launch of the Building a Better Response e-learning course on the international humanitarian coordination system.

This free, online course aims to build the knowledge of NGO workers and other humanitarian actors in the international coordination system for large-scale emergencies, humanitarian leadership, basics of humanitarian funding and planning, and other areas of importance to humanitarian response.

The Building a Better Response e-learning course consists of five units:

·Foundations of Humanitarian Action

·The International Humanitarian Architecture

·The Cluster Approach

·Planning and Funding the Humanitarian Response

·International Law and Humanitarian Standards

Those who complete all five units will receive a certificate from the Humanitarian Academy at Harvard.

We encourage NGO staff, as well as other humanitarian actors, who are engaged in humanitarian response, or who may benefit from increased knowledge in order to be better prepared for future emergencies, to take this course. Together, we can improve our coordination capacity and better respond to the needs of affected populations.

To register and access the course, log-on to: www.BuildingABetterResponse.org.

A 1-minute trailer advertisement for the e-learning can be found at: http://youtu.be/RR5ykMyoAJw.

The Building a Better Response project is funded by the US Agency for International Development, Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance, and is implemented through a consortium of International Medical Corps, Concern Worldwide, and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Additional questions about the project can be directed to: info@buildingabetterresponse.org.


How to register:

Access the self-paced, e-certificate course by logging in.


World: Vers une Intervention Humanitaire Plus Efficace

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Country: World
Organization: Concern Worldwide, Harvard University, US Agency for International Development, International Medical Corps

RÀ propos de BBR

Le projet « Vers une intervention humanitaire plus efficace » (Building a Better Response, BBR) a pour objectif de renforcer les capacités des travailleurs d'ONG nationales et internationales et d’autres acteurs humanitaires à participer activement au système de coordination humanitaire internationale, afin d’en améliorer la coordination globale et d’optimiser la réponse aux besoins des populations affectées par des crises. Le programme, par le biais d'une approche consultative, produit des outils de renforcement des capacités, notamment ce cours de formation en ligne ainsi que des ateliers. Pour accéder à ce cours en ligne, il suffit de vous connecter. Vous pourrez suivre le cours en ligne à votre propre rythme et télécharger un certificat à son issue.

Formation en ligne

Ce cours constitue une introduction complète et pratique pour travailler avec le système de coordination humanitaire internationale. Il est gratuit, accessible à tous et vous pouvez le suivre à votre propre rythme. Le cours de formation en ligne BBR est proposé par la Humanitarian Academy at Harvard, qui est la branche éducative de l'initiative humanitaire de Harvard (Harvard Humanitarian Initiative).

Ateliers

Le programme BBR a été élaboré dans le cadre d'un processus consultatif auquel ont participé plus de 400 employés d'ONG nationales et internationales du monde entier. Les ateliers BBR sont organisés dans plusieurs pays du monde. Ils se déroulent de façon interactive et participative, et sont conçus pour renforcer les connaissances acquises lors de la formation en ligne. Cliquez ici pour en apprendre davantage.

Ressources

Une bibliothèque avec des ressources sur les thèmes abordés par la formation BBR et les ateliers correspondants est disponible. Cliquez ici pour accéder à ces documents, sites Web et autres formations qui vous permettront de perfectionner et d’approfondir votre compréhension du système de coordination humanitaire.

Annonces

Pour vous abonner à notre liste de diffusion ou vous inscrire à l'un de nos ateliers, veuillez contacter bbr@internationalmedicalcorps.org


How to register:

Se connecter à la formation en ligne

United Republic of Tanzania: Master's of Science in Governance and Leadership

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 22 Apr 2016
Starting date: 23 May 2016
Ending date: 27 May 2018

MS TCDC (Training Centre for Development Cooperation)

MS TCDC in partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University have introduced a two year Masters Degree of Science in Governance and Leadership which the core purpose of this programme is to raise a new crop of leaders that provide solutions to 21st century challenges.

We will equip students to become leaders through requisite knowledge and skills designed to enhance just, fair and responsive leadership and governance. Graduates of the programme should be able to solve complex governance and leadership challenges, explore emerging global issues that affect governance and leadership. Ultimately, these are graduates that will define the future course of development and move millions out of poverty.

Career Prospects

· Advanced career in NGOs, International Organizations, UN, EAC and others

· Advanced career in government and other public institutions

· Teaching and training in universities and other post-secondary institutions

· Leaders in private sector

· Leadership and Development consultancy

· Other development related opportunities

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme, students will have acquired a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills covering:

· Internationally accepted principles of administering/governing sound devolved government systems

· Legal instruments and institutional arrangements essential for successful discharge of the functions of government structures

· Leadership theory, models and standards processes relevant to leadership and governance

· Strategies and instruments for embedding social, environmental and human rights in all phases and steps of leadership process and governance

· Management of the public resources for development works and services including innovative community empowerment modalities like entrepreneurship, self-employment, partnerships and e-government.

· Risk leadership, control and reporting techniques in governance operations.

· Be able to impress inclusive leadership and governance in government structures.

Course content

· Statistics

· Research Methods

· Gender and Leadership

· Principles and Framework of Public Finance

· Global Citizenship

· Government Framework for Democratic Governance

· International Relations and Development

· Comparative Studies in Democratic Governance

· Community Mobilization and NGO Leadership

· Public Policy for Development

· Values Ethics and Integrity in Leadership

· Strategic Leadership and Management

· Procurement and Supply Chain Management

· Culture and Social Entrepreneurship

· Development Economics

· Political and Conflict Resolutions

· Project Management

· Seminar in Leadership and Governance

· Attachment

· Research Project

Target Groups

i. Public administration practitioners, managers and officials from ministries, local authorities and public private bodies.

ii. Public leaders and CEOs from the public and private sector.

iii. Professional trainers involved in the development

iv. Policy practitioners from the private sector and civil society organizations.

Entry Requirements
Holders of any first degree in any discipline with 2nd class upper division and above. Second lower division with 3 years experience or pass with 5 years experience.

Time frame
The duration of the programme is 2 years. There are 3 Semesters of face to face interaction each lasting 6 weeks and a final semester of 1 week.

Location:
MS TCDC Usa River Arusha. Tanzania

Costs
Tuition fees for the whole course is USD 5,508.00. A wide range of accommodation options available at MS TCDC.

Dates

22nd February 1st April 2016 (S3)

23rd May to 1st of July 2016 (S1)

23rd May to 27th May 2016 (S4 weekend college)

22nd to 26 of August 2016 (S4 weekend college)

26th September to 4th of November 2016 (S2)

MS TCDC are unique based on various facts, one of them being that our programmes allow flexibility for adult learners and full time working professionals. The modality of course delivery is face-to-face facilitation for 6 weeks only per semester at MS TCDC. We also possess the feature of “Adult Learning Methodology” valuing professional experiences and knowledge. We are not huge and heavy, but comprehensible and flexible. Also sharing of experience and cross cultural discussions with excellent facilities together with a quiet and pleasant atmosphere making it an ideal place for reflection and learning. Build networks of fellow participants from all over Africa and globally.


How to register:

To apply for the course please visit our website www.mstcdc.or.tz and download the application form and submit to our programme administrator through shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or send to our general contacts.

The application fee is Tsh 30,000 payable through JKUAT Account No: 3300451426 KCB BANK; ACCOUNT NAME: JKUAT ARUSHA CAMPUS.

Filled application forms with application fees can be sent to Board of Postgraduate Studies, JKUAT, P.O.Box 62,000 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya or to the programme administrator, P.O. Box 254 Arusha or by email, shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or call Tel.+255-27-2553837/8/9 or +255-754-651 715

United Republic of Tanzania: Bachelor of Arts in Non Profit Studies

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 09 Sep 2016
Starting date: 10 Oct 2016
Ending date: 11 Oct 2019

MS-TCDC - MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation

Bachelor of Arts in Non Profit Studies

Come and become a professional in the non profit sector by taking a Bachelor of Arts in Non Profit Studies, which provides you with a cutting edge knowledge, skills and competencies highly relevant for leading professions in the sector. The non profit sector is a major contributor to social, economic and political development globally. It mediates between government and private business to ensure enjoyment of rights by citizens. It mobilizes resources, recovers costs and re-invests back surplus to communities. The sector is growing and consists of NGOs, Cooperatives, Foundations/Trusts, Trade Unions, Women Groups, Youth Groups, Self Help Groups, Think Tanks and more.

A degree in Non Profit Studies, provides graduates with skills to function as: Fundraiser, Grant officer, Project Manager, Development Advisor; Monitoring and Evaluation Officer; Education Coordinator, Community animator/development worker, Human Resource Manager, institutional development advisor; humanitarian officer; Business developer, social entrepreneur; development trainer; Local and International development coordinator, volunteer manager etc.

About the Program
The activities of non profit sector cut across all other sectors of Society. The sector is more important especially in developing countries of Africa where development facilitation needs are more and growing. The non profit sector serves more than 600,000 million people in Africa. It also employs more than 1million people. The high level of growth in the sector means there is an increasing demand for creative and competent leadership and management to effectively steer the growth and sustainability of the sector.

The three years degree course is a natural progression for practitioners with various diplomas and high school graduates who would want to take a specialized degree in non profit studies and development. The full honours degree, allow students to access enrolment into a Master’s program of their choice.

Objectives of the BA in Non Profit Studies

The main objective of this multi- disciplinary, competence based curriculum is to prepare undergraduates who will work flexibly at different workplaces in leadership and management functions of non profit organizations. The specific learning objectives include to:

  • Apply principles of leadership and management, ethics, values and integrity, volunteerism, and aid and development to manage non profit organizations
  • Employ principles of managing international Non-governmental organizations, business modelling, human resource management, organizational development in leadership and management of non profit organization functions
  • Apply principles of financial management, supply chain management, social entrepreneurship and programming and project planning in non profit sector activities
  • Employ principles of results based management, project implementation, policy advocacy and lobbying and gender mainstreaming in performing non profit organizations’ functions
  • Apply techniques of research and statistical methods, communication skills in English and economics theories in implementation of non- profit functions
  • Apply principles of non profit organizations, poverty and inequality, community empowerment and outreach and political economy of development in performance of non-profit sector operations
    Course Content

BA Non Profit Studies Level 7

• Communication Skills in English

• Concepts and Principles of Non-Profit Organizations

• Aid and Development

• Economic Theory of Non Profits

• Principles and Approaches to Volunteerism

• Principles in Non Profit Leadership and Management

• Financial Management in Non Profits

• Poverty and Inequality

• Political Economy of Development

• Organizational Development

• Community Development

• Business Modelling for Non Profits

• Research Methods

• Programming and Project Planning

• Gender Mainstreaming

• Human Resource Management

• Ethics, Values and Integrity

• Supply Chain Management

• Statistics for Development Research

• Social Entrepreneurship Skills

• Project Implementation

• Results-based Management

• International Non Governmental Organizations

• Policy Advocacy and Lobbying

BA Non Profit Studies Level 8

• Social Innovations in Non Profits

• Fund raising and Resource Mobilisation

• Disaster Preparedness and Management

• Legal and Regulatory Framework

• Strategic Leadership

• Environmental Governance

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Knowledge Management

• Contemporary Issues in Non Profit Sector

• Global Power Dynamics

• Research Project

Target Group
This course is for adult practitioners in private, public and civil society organizations. It is intended for adults who have a relevant diploma and High School Graduates, who have qualified for university entry.

Entry Requirements
BA Level 7 requires ordinary diploma (NTA Level 6) or Form VI with at least two principle and a subsidiary pass. Other equivalent qualifications are acceptable from other African Regional member states, as long as they are approved by NACTE. BA level 8 requires one to be holder of NTA level 7. The programme allows one to exit at level 7.

Adult Learning
The BA program follows a modular approach which allows flexibility to adult learners and full time working professionals. The modality of course delivery is face-to-face facilitation for 6 weeks per semester at MS TCDC and additional coursework to completed in between facilitation. The MS TCDC methodology, emphasizes joint learning, knowledge sharing, investigative enquiry and problem solving.

Costs
Tuition fee per semester is US $ 560 only. BA NPS comprises 6 semesters.

Date
Semester 1 (S1) intake 2016-2018:

10th October – 18th November 2016


How to register:

To apply for the course please visit our website and download the application form and submit to our programme administrator through shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or send to our general contacts.

The application fee is Tsh 10,000 payable through JKUAT Account No: 3300451426 KCB BANK; ACCOUNT NAME: JKUAT ARUSHA CAMPUS.

Filled application forms with application fees can be sent to Board of Postgraduate Studies, JKUAT, P.O.Box 62,000 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya or to the programme administrator, P.O.Box 254 Arusha or by email, shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or call Tel.+255-27-2553837/8/9 or +255-754-651 715

United Republic of Tanzania: Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Development

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 26 Aug 2016
Starting date: 26 Sep 2016
Ending date: 27 Sep 2019

MS-TCDC - MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation

Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Development (NACTE Level 7 & 8)

The changing nature and dynamism in development means that development workers must update their skills to meet these challenges. MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation having been at the forefront in the provision of cutting edge professional development and being a centre of excellence in development training has taken the challenge to provide higher education training in Governance and Development.

The degree is a natural progression for practitioners and students with various Diplomas who would wish to take specialized degree in governance and development. Studies have proven that governance and accountability are vital ingredients to people centred development.

The course at level 8 (available to those with ordinary bachelors degree such as TCDC/Kimmage BA Development Studies) serves as bridging course to the award of a full honours degree. The honours once acquired allow students to access enrolment into a Masters programme of their choice.

Course Objectives

The course is intended to achieve various objectives. At Level 7, candidates should be able to:

  • Apply principles of governance, democracy and development, leadership in governance and power and voice in governance and development policies;
  • Apply theories and principles of global governance and politics, human rights, alternative development approaches and state-society relations to social justice and rule of law in development functions;
  • Apply principles and concepts of sociology, social entrepreneurship, political economy and development finance to solve economic problems in developing economies;
  • Apply principles of public policy, foreign aids, Non- Governmental Organizations and gender perspectives in governance and development of developing economies;
  • Apply techniques of research and communication to collect, process and disseminate information on governance and development; and
  • Apply principles of regional integration and community participation, international relations and politics of development in emerging democracies in governance and development.

Upon completing level 8, they should be able to;

  • Apply principles and methods of governance research, statistics and measurements in development;
  • Apply principles of natural resources governance, urban governance, and taxation for development;
  • Apply approaches of development management, power and decision-making and feminist leadership in governance and development of LDCs;
  • Assess the contribution of national cohesion, social integration and multinational corporations in governance and development of LDCs.

Course content

BA Governance & Development Level 7

  • Communication Skills
  • Basic Principles in Governance
  • State - Society Relations in Development
  • Alternative Development Approaches
  • Politics of Development in Emerging Democracies
  • Principles of Democracy and Development
  • Global Governance and Politics
  • Elements of Development Finance
  • Principles of Social Entrepreneurship
  • Power and Voice in Governance Discourses
  • Sociology of Development
  • Human Rights Theory and Practice
  • Fundamentals of International Relations
  • Discourses in Aid and Development in Africa
  • Leadership in Governance
  • NGOs and Development
  • Political Economy of Governance and Development
  • Field Practical Training
  • Regional Integration and Citizen Participation
  • Public Policy and Development
  • Methods in Social Science Research
  • Gender Perspectives in Development
  • Research Project/Dissertation

BA Governance & Development Level 8

  • Development Management
  • Power and Decision making
  • Multinational Corporations and Development
  • Methods in Governance Research
  • Contemporary Discourses in Natural Resource Governance
  • Taxation for Development
  • Issues in Urban Governance in Africa
  • Measurement in Development
  • National Cohesion and Social Integration
  • Statistics for Development
  • Feminist Leadership in Development

Target Group

This course is at Level 7 is intended for High school graduates who have qualified for university entry and want to build a specialized career in governance and development.

Level 8 is intended for those with ordinary degrees that would like to get a honours qualification. Staff of private, public and civil society organizations intent on developing in their careers in this lucrative sector as well as those who want to take their career to the next level are a core target.

Entry Requirements

BA Level 7 requires Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) or Form VI with at least two principal and a subsidiary pass. Other equivalent qualifications are acceptable from other Africa Regional member states, as long as they are approved by NACTE.

BA Level 8 requires one to be a holder of NTA Level 7 in Governance and Development or any other Ordinary Bachelor of Arts Degree such as TCDC/Kimmage BA Development Studies.

Time frame

The BA Governance and Development Level 7 curriculum consists of twenty three (23) units that are spread over 4 semesters in two academic years plus field practical training and research. The Ordinary Bachelors degree takes a total of 2 academic years to complete.

Level 8 curriculum consists of eleven (11) modules that are spread over two semesters in one academic year. It is assumed that anyone enrolling at Level 8 must have written a research dissertation and assessed in field practical/ attachment. In total, it takes one years to qualify for the Bachelors with honours.

Costs: Tuition only is US$ 3,330

Dates: Enrolment open for any ongoing semester

Semester 4 (S4) intake 14-17: 18th January – 8th April 2016

Semester 2 (S2) intake 15-18: 8th February – 18th March 2016

Semester 3 (S3) intake 15-18: 4th July – 12th August 2016

Semester 5 (S5) intake 14-17: 1st August – 9th September 2016

Semester 1 (S1) intake 16-19: 10th October – 18th November 2016


How to register:

To apply for the course please visit the website and download the application form and submit to our programme administrator through shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or send to our general contacts.

The application fee is Tsh 10,000 payable through JKUAT Account No: 3300451426 KCB BANK; ACCOUNT NAME: JKUAT ARUSHA CAMPUS.

Filled application forms with application fees can be sent to the Board of Postgraduate Studies, JKUAT, P.O.Box 62,000 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya or to the programme administrator, P.O.Box 254 Arusha or by email, shemj@mstcdc.or.tz or call Tel.+255-27-2553837/8/9 or +255-754-651 715

United Republic of Tanzania: Grants Management & Fundraising

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 06 May 2016
Starting date: 09 May 2016
Ending date: 13 May 2016

Grants Management and Fundraising

The overall course objective is to enhance the capacity of participants in attracting and retaining long term donor support through effective fundraising and management of donor relations.

Course Code

GM&F

Course duration

1 Week

When is the Course

9th to 13th May 2016

22nd to 26th August 2016

Course Objectives

The overall course objective is to enhance the capacity of participants in attracting and retaining long term donor support through effective fundraising and management of donor relations. The specific objective of this training is to enable course participants to appreciate the contemporary donor Environment, Develop fundraising strategy, write and design competitive funding proposals and effectively manage donor relations and grant contracts.

Course Content

The course contents were as below;

  • Introduction to Fundraising
  • The Donor Environment and Donor Scoping
  • The Fundraising Cycle, Fundraising Approaches and Methods
  • Developing Programme Lead Funding Strategy
  • Elements of Project Design
  • Logframe Development, Costing Interventions and Budgeting
  • Managing Donor Relations - Attracting and Retaining Donors
  • Best Practices in Grant and Contract Management

Learning Outcomes

Participants who attend this course will be able;

  • To undertake funding intelligence, donor scoping and match funds to organization needs
  • To design and use various fundraising approaches and methods in fundraising, types of funds and funding frameworks.
  • To develop organizational fundraising strategy, completive funding proposal, use logframe and other proposal writing, costing and budgeting tools
  • To successfully maintain healthy donor relations

Target Group

AAI programme staff and partners. Others are staff from the local government, other development agencies and political leaders.


How to register:

Sign up for this course on our website http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/grants-management-and-fundraising

World: Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies Training Course

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Country: World
Organization: Human Rights Education Associates, UN Population Fund, International Medical Corps
Registration deadline: 25 May 2016
Starting date: 08 Aug 2016
Ending date: 12 Aug 2016

United Nations Population Fund, International Medical Corps, and Human Rights Education Associates are currently accepting applications from emerging specialists for the five-day, in-person training titled ‘Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies Training Course’ as part of a global learning program. The MGBViE program aims to increase the number of GBV specialists in complex emergencies. This global learning program is funded through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Training participants will learn to develop and lead programs that are appropriate to context, timeframes, and organizational capacity and responsive to gender differences. Considerations for program planning include appropriate staff and volunteer profiles, possible service entry points, and potential barriers/risks to service access across different populations. The training is scheduled for August 8-12, 2016.

About the training course:

  • Aims to build professional competencies in the field of GBV.
  • The training curriculum covers a GBV-focused “toolkit” including: behavior change, case management, psychosocial support, working with child survivors, health response, security, justice/rule of law, advocacy, and working with men and boys.
  • Participants must design context-appropriate program plans.
  • Aims to benefit crisis-affected populations at-risk of/who have experienced GBV through increased capacity for GBV prevention and response.

Target participants:

  • Emerging specialists, specifically those who would lead GBV prevention and response. An emerging GBV specialist is someone who demonstrates an interest in managing GBV prevention and response programs, meets basic academic and communication standards to work with an implementing humanitarian organization, etc.
  • Experienced GBV specialists who can be trained as training-of-trainers to support regional and country-level MGBViE trainings.

There is no course fee for the in-person training. All associated costs are covered for participants, including travel and accommodation.

The application package along with more details about the learning program and this training opportunity can be found in the attached document. Interested candidates should submit their complete application package for the in-person training to Jackie Aitken, GBV Officer, International Medical Corps, at MGBViE@internationalmedicalcorps.org. The application deadline is May 20, 2016.


How to register:

The application package along with more details about the learning program and this training opportunity can be found in the attached document. Interested candidates should submit their complete application package for the in-person training to Jackie Aitken, GBV Officer, International Medical Corps, at MGBViE@internationalmedicalcorps.org. The application deadline is May 20, 2016.

There is no course fee for the in-person training. All associated costs are covered for participants, including travel and accommodation.

United Republic of Tanzania: Outcome Mapping

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 06 Jun 2016
Starting date: 13 Jun 2016
Ending date: 17 Jun 2016

Outcome Mapping

Course Code

OM

Course duration

1 Week

When is the Course

13th to 17th June 2016

28th November to 2nd December 2016

Course Objectives

The overall course objective is to equip participants with necessary skills, knowledge and attitude for doing Outcome Mapping as a new approach to Designing, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for development programs and organizations.

Course Content

Introduction to Outcome Mapping Approach

Intentional Design in OM (Boundary partners, Outcome Challenge, Progress Markers, Strategy Maps)

Outcome and Performance Monitoring in OM

Outcome Mapping Monitoring Tools (Outcome Journal, Strategy Journal and Performance Journal)

Evaluation Planning in Outcome Mapping and Outcome Harvesting

Integrating OM to logframe approach

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Describe Outcome Mapping (OM) approach and its uniqueness compared to other Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation approaches

Describe Intentional Design in Outcome mapping

Identify boundary partners (BPs) and develop Outcome Challenges

Develop progress markers and strategy maps for boundary partners (BP)

Describe and develop Outcome Mapping monitoring tools (Outcome Journal, Strategy Journal and Performance Journal) using a case study

Describe how to conduct evaluation using Outcome Mapping approach (Outcome harvesting)

Integrate Outcome Mapping to logframe approach

Target Group

People with experience in M&E, people who and are doing and leading M&E processes in their organization, donors and Consultants in M&E who would like to try new approaches of doing M&E and especially for complex programs/projects. This course also targets those working in complex programs/environments where traditional M&E has not been effective.


How to register:

Go to our website www.mstcdc.or.tz and download the application form to apply for the course


United Republic of Tanzania: HRBA Programming

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 06 Jun 2016
Starting date: 13 Jun 2016
Ending date: 17 Jun 2016

HRBA programming

Course Code

HRBA Pr

Course duration

1 Week

When is the Course

13th to 17th June 2016

17th to 21st October 2016

Course Objectives

The HRBA Programming course therefore aims at building the necessary skills to enable development programmers to design interventions that results into fulfillments of rights - skills in developing programs that empower people living in poverty and exclusion to know, assert and enjoy their rights.

Course Content

To use human rights principles in programming and designing development interventions

To facilitate communities to use human rights principles to effectively claim and enjoy their rights.

Planning HRBA work - Identifying, analyzing and contextualizing the violation, abuse and denial of human rights

Designing HRBA interventions - Intervening to promote and protect human rights – Strategies to promote and protect human rights

Monitoring and evaluating the interventions aimed at promoting and protecting human rights

Target Group

The course aims at benefiting managers and programme staff of CSO, programme Donor agencies, planning staff of government agencies at all levels.


How to register:

Go to our website www.mstcdc.or.tz and download the application form to apply for the course
For further information please email mstcdc@mstcdc.or.tz

United Republic of Tanzania: NGO Management Course at MS TCDC

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 23 Oct 2016
Starting date: 24 Oct 2016
Ending date: 28 Oct 2016

The overall aim of the course is to spur growth and success for Non-Profit Organisations by ensuring more

effective and productive ways of management. Participants who attend this training will be able to spur orgaisational

performance using effective NGO leadership frameworks, efficient resource management and creative management.

Learning Outcome

Participants who undertake this course will be able to;

· Explain the critical role of NGOs

· Undertake strategic and operational planning for NGOs

· Better communicate organisational goals, strategies and results to different stakeholders

· Establish and maintain an effective team

· Effectively monitor financial and programme compliance

· Monitor project outcomes

Results-Based Management [Project Design & Plans; Introduction to Approaches and Tools for Monitoring & Evaluating NGOs]

Target Group

The course is targeted for Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officers, middle management

and programme staff of organisations, and Organisational Development (OD) process practitioners

of Non-profit Organisations.


How to register:

To sign up for the course go to: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/ngo-management

For more courses visit www.mstcdc.or.tz

United Republic of Tanzania: Middle Managers Leadership Development Program at ms tcdc

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 27 Nov 2016
Starting date: 28 Nov 2016
Ending date: 02 Dec 2016

Many middle professionals have a wealth of experience at handling day to day management issues and are now ready for a bigger challenge. Are there extra skills they need to acquire to prepare them for the next level of leadership?

This five days module focuses on Manager as a leader and aims at creating a sustainable Leadership Pipeline Federation-wide which will be supported by robust Talent and Performance Management processes so as to identify potential leadership talent.

It will give you a real insight into what is Leadership and Management, how to lead yourself while Leading Others ways to successfully Lead an Organization and how to lead the Organization: Power and Feminist Leadership

Financial Management Toolkit for Training Middle Level Non-Finance Manager, Human Resources and last but not least, Governance and so much more.

Target Group

Typical role holders (includes but not limited to): Program Coordinators, Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officers, Project Coordinators, Sponsorship managers, HR Managers, M&E Advisers, - Senior Professionals, Subject Matter Experts, line managers.


How to register:

To sign up for the course click on the link

http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/middle-managers-leadership-development-programme

Or Visit our website: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/

Call us directly +255754651715

United Republic of Tanzania: Upcoming Monitoring & Evaluation Course at MS TCDC

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 04 Nov 2016
Starting date: 07 Nov 2016
Ending date: 11 Nov 2016

The course is meant for people who would like to work in M&E and people who would like to improve their practical experience in M&E including people leading/supervising M&E processes and practices in their organization. Also for people implementing programs/projects and M&E Consultants. The course addresses M&E for the entire results chain, including the all-important outcomes,knowledge and attitude necessary for effective and systematic monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects.

And after the five day course you will receive a certificate for attendance.

Why choose this course

Delivered by our practitioners with extensive participatory field experience, you will get to see how it’s done through field experience.

Those responsible for project or programme-level M&E benefit from the latest M&E thinking and practice, including results approaches.

This course will enable you to bring the learning into practice and to understand the difference between data, information and knowledge which is a key aspect to ensure strategic decision making.

What You Will Learn

· Describe what monitoring and evaluation entails

· Develop log frame using project case study

· Design and use performance indicators relevant for their case projects

· Identify risks and assumptions in their case projects

· Describe key features in outcome mapping as an approach to monitoring and evaluation

· Develop M&E plan for their own case projects

· Design monitoring tools and conduct a monitoring exercise (field based)

What Do Our Participants Say

“MS-TCDC could not have provided me with a better continuing education experience. From the Interesting, thought provoking content

to the serene & beautiful environment of the campus, my week was educative, insightful, empowering, exciting & entertaining.

I definitely look forward to coming back here for more professional development.” Matilda from Uganda

“Absolutely relevant and totally professional.” Zila Kenya

“I have enjoyed my time at MSTCDC, the environment is quiet, & Suitable for learning, the trainings

are practical and very participatory". Malaika Tanzania


How to register:

Apply Now for the course: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/monitoring-evaluation-i

Visit our page: www.mstcdc.or.tz for more

World: Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Phase II In-Person Training 2017

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Country: World
Organization: International Medical Corps

United Nations Population Fund and International Medical Corps are currently accepting applications from emerging GBV specialists for the 2017 seven-day, in-person training titled ‘Managing Gender-Based Violence Programs in Emergencies Training Course’ scheduled for May 2017. The training is part of the MGBViE global learning program that aims to increase the number of GBV specialists in complex emergencies and is funded through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration.

Training participants will learn to develop and lead programs that are appropriate to context, timeframes, and organizational capacity, as well as responsive to gender differences. Considerations for program planning include appropriate staff and volunteer profiles, possible service entry points, and potential barriers/risks to service access across different populations.

About the training course:

  • Aims to build professional competencies in the field of GBV.
  • The training curriculum covers a GBV-focused “toolkit” including: behavior change, case management, psychosocial support, working with child survivors, health response, security, justice/rule of law, advocacy, and working with men and boys.
  • Participants must design context-appropriate program plans.
  • Aims to benefit crisis-affected populations at-risk of/who have experienced GBV through increased capacity for GBV prevention and response.

Target participants:

  • Emerging specialists, specifically those who would lead GBV prevention and response. An emerging GBV specialist is someone who demonstrates an interest in managing GBV prevention and response programs, meets basic academic and communication standards to work with an implementing humanitarian organization, etc.
  • Additional emphasis will be placed on individuals representing local organizations during this year of the program.

There is no course fee for the in-person training. All associated costs are covered for participants, including travel and accommodation.


How to register:

The application package, along with more details about the learning program and this training opportunity, can be found in the attached document. Applications will be accepted through February 19, 2017. For more information, please contact Jackie Aitken, GBV Officer, International Medical Corps, at MGBViE@internationalmedicalcorps.org.

United Republic of Tanzania: Project Planning Management Comprehensive Course

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 30 Apr 2017
Starting date: 01 May 2017
Ending date: 12 May 2017

Project Planning Management Course

Course Objectives

This 2 weeks training aims at empowering participants to understand the entire project planning and management cycle and enable participant to acquire timely and responsive skills to effectively and efficiently manage the implementation of projects/programmes and ensure that the projects/programmes are consistent and deliver as per expected results.
Learning Outcome

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Define what is project planning and management

Design a project using participatory tools such as problem tree and stakeholder analysis

Explain and design a theory of change

Design and appreciate the role of a logframe in project planning

Describe the different phases in the life of a project

Write a logical and convincing project proposal

Acquire the takeoff skills for effective project management

Understand the relevant tools vital for managing projects and project teams

Coach and mentor project staff positively and coherently to contribute to the project implementation process.

Ensure effective communication channels and information flow with all stakeholders in the project

Lead the project team in monitoring & evaluation processes & closure of the project

Manage staff, donor contracts, donor reporting and donor relations.

Target Group

Practitioners working in civil society organizations, government and private sector development agencies, supervisors or coordinators of projects/programmes.

Fee for the Course

Tuition only for this course is US$ 690 Only


How to register:

To sign up for the course go to http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/project-planning-and-management-comprehensive-course

United Republic of Tanzania: Advocacy And Policy Influence

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 26 May 2017
Starting date: 29 May 2017
Ending date: 02 Jun 2017

Course Objectives

This course aims to introduce participants to the principles of a rights-based approach to Policy Analysis and policy influencing through evidence based advocacy tools and processes. Learning outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:
Participants should have acquired skills for policy analysis and advocacy in order to be able to apply course content to their country and organisation specific contexts, identify policy advocacy opportunities and work out strategies to engage with their public policy framework in their country and organisation contexts.

Target Group

The course is designed for governance and development actors from the following groups: non-governmental organizations, cooperatives and associations, community based organizations; farmers’ organizations and the media involved in or want to be involve in human rights based approach to policy formulation and implementation processes.


How to register:

Please sign up by filling the following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/application/application-form-advocacy-and-policy-influencing-course


United Republic of Tanzania: Training Of Trainers Comprehensive Course

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 12 May 2017
Starting date: 15 May 2017
Ending date: 19 May 2017

Course Objectives

The basic aim of this course is to enhance training competences of associate trainers within the framework of the following courses:

Tax and tax power campaigns and programming

Gender Responsive Public Services (GRPS) and public service delivery

Social accountability and;

Human Rights based Approach (HRBA)

Learning Outcome

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Enhanced knowledge and skills in tax power campaigning and programming, Gender Responsive Public Services (GRPS) and public service delivery, Social accountability and Human Rights based Approach (HRBA).
  • Adopt MSTCDC training methodology in conducting MSTCDC’s and ActionAid’s courses and programs.
  • Be creative in trainings to make their knowledge sharing more interesting by using different kinds of training tools, techniques and materials.
  • Constantly monitor the extent to which the trainees have been receptive, responsive and reinforced by the knowledge and skills provided.

Target Group

Associate Trainers/facilitators.

Fee for the Course

Tuition only for this course is US$ 350 Only


How to register:

Please sign up via he following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/application/application-form-training-trainers-course

United Republic of Tanzania: Fundraisng and Grant Management Course

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 19 May 2017
Starting date: 22 May 2017
Ending date: 26 May 2017

Course Objectives

The overall course objective is to enhance the capacity of participants in attracting and retaining long term donor support through effective fundraising and management of donor relations. The specific objective of this training is to enable course participants to appreciate the contemporary donor Environment, Develop fundraising strategy, write and design competitive funding proposals and effectively manage donor relations and grant contracts.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who attend this course will be able;

  • To undertake funding intelligence, donor scoping and match funds to organization needs
  • To design and use various fundraising approaches and methods in fundraising, types of funds and funding frameworks.
  • To develop organizational fundraising strategy, completive funding proposal, use logframe and other proposal writing, costing and budgeting tools
  • To successfully maintain healthy donor relations

Target Group

AAI programme staff and partners. Others are staff from the local government, other development agencies and political leaders.

Fee for the Course

Tuition only for this course is US$ 350 Only


How to register:

Please sign up via he following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/application/application-form-fundraising-and-grants-management-course

United Republic of Tanzania: Social Protection

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 02 Jun 2017
Starting date: 05 Jun 2017
Ending date: 09 Jun 2017

Course Objectives

To enhance participants ability to deliver and demand a variety of mechanisms, schemes and approaches through which economic and social well-being can be attained and guaranteed. It is aimed at equipping them with tools for transformative approach to Social Protection.

Learning Outcomes:
The participants will acquire a deeper knowledge of what is going on around social protection within and outside the region, what is happening globally to prepare them for proper engagement either as workers, groups who can demand or implement social protection policies using human rights lens.

Target Group

Programme staff/managers, community based organisations staff, co-ordinators and those in-charge of special projects and programmes within NGOs or government agencies, development agencies and other CSO groups working in civil society organisations that work to ensure social justice and equal distribution of wealth


How to register:

Please sign up via he following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/application/application-social-protection-course

United Republic of Tanzania: Monitoring And Evaluation comprehensive

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 23 Jun 2017
Starting date: 26 Jun 2017
Ending date: 30 Jun 2017

Course Objectives

To enhance participants ability to deliver and demand a variety of mechanisms, schemes and approaches through which economic and social well-being can be attained and guaranteed. It is aimed at equipping them with tools for informativeness approach to Social Protection.

Learning Outcomes:
The participants will acquire a deeper knowledge of what is going on around social protection within and outside the region, what is happening globally to prepare them for proper engagement either as workers, groups who can demand or implement social protection policies using human rights lens.

Target Group

Programs staff/managers, community based organizations staff, co-coordinators and those in-charge of special projects and programs within NGOs or government agencies, development agencies and other CSO groups working in civil society organizations that work to ensure social justice and equal distribution of wealth.


How to register:

Please sign up via he following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/monitoring-evaluation-comprehensive-course

United Republic of Tanzania: Supervisory Management And Leadership Skills

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Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: ActionAid
Registration deadline: 14 Jul 2017
Starting date: 17 Jul 2017
Ending date: 21 Jul 2017

Course Objectives

The course aims to give practicing and potential managers and supervisors a foundation for their formal development. It seeks to build essential knowledge and skills required for effective performance in the supervisory role. The course also provides an opportunity for participants to develop a range of techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful supervision and performance management.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify areas of improvement in their leadership and management styles in order to become more effective in their supervisory role.
  • Demonstrate self-awareness, self-management and team work as they execute their roles and responsibilities
  • Understand the performance management cycle and to effectively perform their role and responsibilities during the performance management process
  • Develop skills of preventing, identifying and addressing conflicts at their workplaces.

Target Group

ActionAid staff, Senior and middle managers, Team leaders and newly appointed supervisors.


How to register:

Please sign up via he following online form: http://www.mstcdc.or.tz/course/supervisory-and-management-skills-course

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