# Managing Donor-Funded Projects

> Plan, implement and report on donor-funded projects in line with funder rules and compliance requirements.

- **Provider:** Afriskora Training Solutions
- **Category:** Project & Programme Management
- **Duration:** 5 days
- **Formats:** classroom (cities across Africa), live virtual (Zoom/Teams), in-house for teams
- **Certificate:** Afriskora Certificate of Completion, verifiable online
- **Booking:** request dates and a quote; invoice and EFT payment
- **Web page:** https://afriskora.co.za/courses/project-management/managing-donor-funded-projects
- **Request dates:** https://afriskora.co.za/request-training?course=managing-donor-funded-projects

## 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

## Learning outcomes

- 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 1: The donor landscape

- Major funders and requirements
- Grant agreements
- Proposals and budgets
- Partnerships

### Day 2: Planning and start-up

- Work plans
- Budget management
- Staffing and partners
- Risk and compliance

### Day 3: Financial management

- Eligible costs
- Procurement rules
- Cash management
- Cost share and allocation

### Day 4: Reporting

- Narrative reports
- Financial reports
- Results reporting
- Variance explanations

### Day 5: Audit and close-out

- Audit preparation
- Common findings
- Asset disposal
- Close-out plan