Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal and policy frameworks governing social protection programs, including social security, healthcare, pensions, and welfare systems. It equips participants with the legal tools to design, implement, and monitor social protection policies in compliance with international standards and national laws.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
-
Social Protection Officers and Policy Makers
-
Legal and Compliance Advisors in Social Programs
-
Labour and Employment Ministry Staff
-
NGO and Development Organization Representatives
-
Social Security and Pension Scheme Administrators
Personal Impact:
-
Strengthened understanding of social protection law and policy
-
Improved capacity to assess legal compliance in social programs
-
Enhanced policy design and legal drafting skills
Organizational Impact:
-
Legally sound social protection systems
-
Increased compliance with international treaties and national legislation
-
Better outcomes in social welfare delivery and governance
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
-
Understand legal frameworks for social security, pensions, and welfare programs
-
Ensure alignment with ILO standards and human rights conventions
-
Address legal challenges in the implementation of social safety nets
-
Draft or review legislation and policy proposals related to social protection
Course Modules:
Module 1: Legal Foundations of Social Protection
-
Concepts and principles of social protection
-
Constitutional, statutory, and customary sources of law
-
Human rights and social protection entitlements
-
Case Study: Legal basis for universal health coverage
Module 2: International Standards and Legal Instruments
-
ILO Conventions and Recommendations
-
UN social protection floors and international obligations
-
Harmonizing domestic law with global frameworks
-
Group Exercise: Gap analysis against ILO standards
Module 3: National Social Protection Laws and Reforms
-
Social security, unemployment insurance, and pension laws
-
Laws governing conditional cash transfers and public works
-
Legal reforms and challenges in informal sector inclusion
-
Review: Country case laws on benefit eligibility
Module 4: Legal Governance and Compliance Mechanisms
-
Legal institutions overseeing social protection
-
Dispute resolution, appeals, and grievance mechanisms
-
Anti-corruption and transparency frameworks
-
Activity: Drafting a grievance redressal guideline
Module 5: Legal Tools for Inclusive and Equitable Programs
-
Gender and disability inclusion in social laws
-
Rights-based program design and implementation
-
Final Exercise: Develop a legally compliant program framework
Related Courses
Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
Click here to register for this course.
Register NowCustomized Schedule is available for all courses irrespective of dates on the Calendar. Please get in touch with us for details.
Do you need more information on our courses? Talk to us.
