Course Overview:
This 5-day training course, offered by IRES Company, provides a comprehensive overview of social protection systems, including policies, programs, and evidence-based practices. Participants will gain insights into the design, implementation, and evaluation of social protection initiatives and learn how to utilize evidence to improve program outcomes. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies and real-life projects to enhance participants' understanding and skills in social protection.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Policy makers
- Social protection practitioners
- Program managers and administrators
- Researchers and analysts
- NGO staff and advocates
- Academics in social policy
Personal Impact:
- Gain a solid understanding of social protection frameworks and policies.
- Develop skills in designing and managing effective social protection programs.
- Learn how to use evidence to inform decision-making and program improvement.
- Enhance abilities in program evaluation and impact assessment.
- Build confidence in advocating for social protection reforms.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen organizational capacity to design and implement social protection initiatives.
- Improve program management and effectiveness through evidence-based practices.
- Enhance monitoring and evaluation capabilities.
- Foster collaboration with stakeholders and partners in social protection.
- Increase organizational ability to influence policy and advocate for social protection reforms.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
- Understand key concepts and frameworks in social protection.
- Learn to design and manage social protection programs effectively.
- Utilize evidence to inform and improve social protection policies and practices.
- Develop skills in monitoring and evaluating social protection programs.
- Explore case studies and real-life projects to apply theoretical knowledge.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Social Protection
- Overview of social protection systems and their components
- Key principles and objectives of social protection
- The role of social protection in poverty reduction and social equity
- Case Study: Examining successful social protection programs in different countries
Module 2: Designing Social Protection Policies and Programs
- Policy frameworks and strategic planning for social protection
- Identifying target populations and defining program objectives
- Designing effective interventions and service delivery mechanisms
- Real-Life Project: Developing a proposal for a new social protection program
Module 3: Evidence-Based Social Protection
- The importance of evidence in shaping social protection policies
- Methods for collecting and analyzing data on social protection outcomes
- Utilizing research and evidence to inform policy and program decisions
- Case Study: Analyzing evidence from a successful social protection initiative
Module 4: Implementing and Managing Social Protection Programs
- Strategies for program implementation and management
- Managing resources, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
- Addressing challenges and ensuring program sustainability
- Real-Life Project: Creating an implementation plan for a social protection program
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment
- Key indicators and methods for monitoring social protection programs
- Techniques for evaluating program effectiveness and impact
- Reporting and using evaluation results to improve programs
- Case Study: Evaluating a social protection program and recommending improvements
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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]
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