INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to introduce the logical framework approach (LFA) as a means to design project proposals for funding assistance. The training is aimed at building the skills and knowledge of participants to enhance their confidence in the use of the LFA, and supporting participants to submit logical and well structured project proposals.  

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

The overall learning objectives of the training course are to build participant capacity in proposal preparation using the logical framework approach. More specifically at the end of this training programme

• Participants will be able to describe and perform all the steps of the Logical Framework Approach to develop a verified quality logframe matrix.

• Participants will be able to describe and complete the key components of a funding application by pulling relevant data from the logframe matrix.

• Participants will be more aware of the donors and grant funding programs that can be accessed by their projects.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

 DAY 1

• Introduction to the LFA

• Project Management Cycle

• How the LFA fits in the Project Management Cycle

• Critique of the use of the LFA

• Using the LFA to inform project proposal development

• Step 1. Stakeholder Analysis

• Step 2. Problem analysis

DAY 2

• Step 2. Problem analysis continued

• Step 3. Solution Analysis

• Step 4. Strategy Analysis – Selecting solutions

• Step 5. Logframe Matrix

DAY 3

• Step 5: Logframe Matrix continued

• Guest Speaker presentation and discussion from donor community

• Step 6: Activity Scheduling

DAY 4

• Step 7: Resource Scheduling

• What is M&E?

• Developing an M&E Framework

• What is a project proposal?

• Writing a project proposal Writing

• How the Logframe matrix informs the proposal

• Project proposal structure

• Review of some Donor agencies

Course Administration Details:

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. Applicants must live up to Indepth Research Institute (IRES) admission criteria.

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with 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 for 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.

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 Tel: +250 789 621 067  or +254 715 077 817 mail [email protected] / [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date

Send proof of payment to [email protected] / [email protected]

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