Course Overview
This training course offered by IRES is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in the humanitarian and NGO sectors regarding effective partnership and consortium building. Participants will learn strategies for forming and managing partnerships, understanding various models of consortia, and leveraging these collaborations to improve program delivery and impact.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- NGO and humanitarian organization staff
- Project managers and coordinators
- Partnership and consortium managers
- Development practitioners
- Policy makers in the NGO sector
Organizational Impact
- Improved capability to form and manage effective partnerships and consortia.
- Enhanced program delivery through strategic collaborations.
- Increased capacity for innovative and sustainable solutions in humanitarian work.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Personal Impact
- Enhanced skills in partnership and consortium management.
- Improved ability to lead and influence collaborative efforts.
- Greater understanding of strategic partnership models and their benefits.
- Increased confidence in applying best practices to real-world scenarios.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand different partnership and consortium models and their applications in the humanitarian and NGO sectors.
- Develop effective strategies for initiating and maintaining partnerships.
- Manage and navigate the complexities of consortium building.
- Enhance collaboration skills and leverage partnerships for improved program outcomes.
- Apply best practices and lessons learned from real-world case studies to their own organizational contexts.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Partnerships and Consortia
- Definitions and types of partnerships and consortia in the humanitarian sector.
- Benefits and challenges associated with forming partnerships.
- Key principles of effective collaboration.
- Case Study/Real-Life Project:
- Analyze a successful partnership case study from a prominent humanitarian organization.
Module 2: Developing Partnership Strategies
- Strategic planning for partnerships: setting goals and objectives.
- Identifying and engaging potential partners.
- Developing a partnership framework and memorandum of understanding (MoU).
- Case Study/Real-Life Project:
- Design a partnership strategy for a hypothetical humanitarian project, including drafting a sample MoU.
Module 3: Managing and Sustaining Partnerships
- Best practices for managing partnerships and consortia.
- Conflict resolution and managing differences.
- Monitoring and evaluating partnership effectiveness.
- Case Study/Real-Life Project:
- Evaluate a challenging partnership scenario and propose strategies for resolution and improvement.
Module 4: Consortium Building and Governance
- Models and structures of consortia in the NGO sector.
- Roles and responsibilities within a consortium.
- Governance and decision-making processes.
- Case Study/Real-Life Project:
- Develop a governance structure for a consortium managing a large-scale humanitarian program.
Module 5: Leveraging Partnerships for Impact
- Leveraging partnerships to enhance program impact and sustainability.
- Case studies of impactful partnerships and consortia.
- Action planning for implementing learned strategies in participants’ own organizations.
- Case Study/Real-Life Project:
- Create an action plan for enhancing partnership strategies and implementing lessons learned in participants' organizations.
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
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 Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer 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]
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