Managing Donor-Funded Projects
Plan, implement and report on donor-funded projects in line with funder rules and compliance requirements.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Donor-funded projects come with strict rules on budgets, procurement, reporting and audits. This course takes project and finance teams through the full grant cycle, from proposal to close-out, with emphasis on compliance with major funders and practical tools for financial management and reporting.
Who should attend
- Project managers in NGOs and government
- Grants and finance officers
- M&E and compliance staff
- Implementing partner teams
What you will be able to do
- Understand donor rules and grant agreements
- Plan and budget donor projects
- Manage procurement and finances compliantly
- Produce accurate narrative and financial reports
- Prepare for audits and close-out
Course outline
Day 1The donor landscape
- • Major funders and requirements
- • Grant agreements
- • Proposals and budgets
- • Partnerships
Day 2Planning and start-up
- • Work plans
- • Budget management
- • Staffing and partners
- • Risk and compliance
Day 3Financial management
- • Eligible costs
- • Procurement rules
- • Cash management
- • Cost share and allocation
Day 4Reporting
- • Narrative reports
- • Financial reports
- • Results reporting
- • Variance explanations
Day 5Audit and close-out
- • Audit preparation
- • Common findings
- • Asset disposal
- • Close-out plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Managing Donor-Funded Projects course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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