Learning is key to continuous improvement ....

What is this course about?

Keeping track of the progress of a project or programme is key in determining the success and relevance of development interventions. The set-up of practical and user-friendly monitoring systems will greatly assist efficient project management. The M&E system should be based on identification of the real information needs of an organisation and systematically collecting and using data for good decision-making. This course explains how to go about it.

Participants

This course is for professionals who are involved in formulating, managing or monitoring interventions; and those who prepare, supervise or participate in evaluations. Typically this would include desk officers, programme managers, and task managers for the national or local government, an international donor agency or an NGO. Participants should already have a good understanding of a Logical Framework before joining this course.

Course objectives

This course will give you practical knowledge and skills on how to monitor and evaluate projects, programmes and organisations. You will learn how to ask and answer common M&E questions, such as: What information do we really need in order to understand our achievements on outputs, outcomes and impacts? Who determines, collects, analyses and processes the data to obtain this information, when and how? How to efficiently integrate this into my organisational processes and management systems?

Course highlights

• Introduction to results-based management and the results chain

• Introduction to monitoring, types of monitoring, objectives and indicator design

• Monitoring system design

• Data collection tools

• Information analysis for decision making

• Integrating monitoring in your organisational processes

• Evaluation types, criteria and formulating evaluation questions

• ToR for an evaluation

• Evaluation methods

COURSE DETAILS:

Language: English
Dates: 12 - 16 October 2015
Course fee: € 825
Country: Yangon, Myanmar
(The course fee includes lunch, snacks, course material and a certificate)

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Mr. Yaseen Ariff
Marketing Executive - MDF Asia
yaseen@mdfsa.lk
Mobile: +94 777 989 327 or +94 771 979 991
Tel: +94 11 2808121 or 11 2808122

https://www.mdf.nl/course/monitoring-and-evaluation-for-learning-3/#.VQEj1_mUdQY

Overview

This workshop will present new, updated regulatory information and guidance, as per the rule changes effective December 26, 2014.
International organizations that rely on USAID funding often face challenges in effectively managing their awards. The rules and regulations associated with award management are complex and the practical application of these rules is crucial for compliant project implementation. Organizations need staff members who understand how USAID awards work and can effectively manage USAID rules and regulations to maintain donor compliance.

While the focus of this workshop will be on USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, it also provides a good foundation for understanding other US Government funding.

Course Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will return to work equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of USAID grants and cooperative agreements and strategies for building and coordinating relationships that are critical to successful USAID award and program management.

This workshop will:

• Examine in detail the updated regulations for USAID grants and cooperative agreements
• Demonstrate how to navigate the regulations to find answers to questions
• Model an Award Review process to maintain compliant implementation
• Define USAID jargon for effective communication
• Explore the structure of USAID and how to build cooperative relationships with key players
• Identify situations when it is appropriate to seek guidance from USAID or headquarters
• Discuss when approvals, waivers and extensions are required and how to obtain them
• Help prepare your organization to meet the criteria for successful audits

What You Will Learn

In this highly participatory workshop, participants will be given the unique opportunity to connect with peers, examine the realities of managing USAID awards, gain ideas from each other’s experiences and develop strategies for handling real-life scenarios.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to apply USAID rules and regulations to ensure compliant and successful program implementation
• How to navigate the updated rules and regulations that underlie all USAID and USG awards
• Strategies for finding the answers to common and confusing issues such as:
• determining allowable costs
• correct procedures for purchasing equipment
• property disposition
• limits on budget revision
• cost share
• documentation requirements
• avoiding common audit findings

The workshop is taught by a team of senior practitioners who represent decades of experience managing USAID grants and cooperative agreements - and who share their lessons learned. It is a highly participatory workshop that combines instruction with large and small group formats, ample question and answer time, and opportunities to speak with the trainers throughout. This training is the first of three requirements for InsideNGO's USAID Assistance Certificate.

Who Should Attend

Finance, Contracts & Grants staff, Administrative staff, Program staff, Development staff, Independent auditors, USAID staff Individuals who need to ensure compliance, understand requirements from a field perspective, understand relationships with USAID and negotiate awards, prepare for audits and, need an update to the latest USAID rules and regulations.

InsideNGO is a global association of over 300 international relief and development organizations who share operational expertise, insights, and leading practices to better sustain organizations and support essential missions in changing times.

Register now here!

Early: Aug 31 ($1,100 for InsideNGO Members, $1,350 for Non-Members)
Regular: Sep 21 ($1,200 for Members, $1,450 for Non-Members)
Late: Oct 13 ($1,300 for Members, $1,550 for Non-Members)

Join us in Yangon, Myanmar for practical, inspiring NGO finance training for non-finance and finance staff. This course is perfect for NGO staff involved in programme planning, implementation and support. It covers all the skills needed to set up strong finance systems and procedures, create project budgets, keep basic accounts, and prepare and read financial reports.

Who is it for?

This course is primarily aimed at staff in small to medium-sized NGOs who are involved in programme implementation and/or the management and control of financial resources.

It is designed specifically for:

· non-financial officers and managers who want to improve practice in financial planning, control and reporting;

· finance officers interested in developing their financial management skills and knowledge to improve finance systems and support for programme staff.

Previous financial management experience or training is not a requirement for this course.

Not sure if this is the right course for you? Email our team for advice at training@mango.org.uk.

Key discoveries

· Practical tools and tips for creating effective project budgets

• Financial concepts and jargon de-mystified
• Confidence to use financial reports for programme management
• Applying policies and procedures to protect staff and assets

View the full course outline here.

How much does it cost?

The course fee depends on your organisation’s annual turnover, and whether you book early or not. Early bookings (made at least 8 weeks in advance of the course start date) qualify for the lower, early booking price. A 5% group booking discount is also available. From £670. Course fees include course materials, tuition and lunch. View more information here.

Why choose Mango?

We enjoy a trusted reputation in the NGO sector built on quality and a deep understanding of the challenges NGOs face. The Mango training approach is fresh, unique and exciting. Our participatory technique will make you feel inspired, motivated and confident to use your new skills straight away.

The learning does not end when you leave the training room. You will take away valuable materials and tools to use after the course, including a detailed course handbook and free field accounting tool. We also provide free follow-up support for 12 months after the training.

Don’t just take our word for it – watch this short video to see how some of our participants have benefited from their Mango training.

Other courses

Take a look at our full global programme of NGO financial management training courses for non-finance and finance staff here.

We hope to welcome you on a Mango course soon!

How to book

You can book online here, or email our friendly team at training@mango.org.uk for help with your reservation.

Join us in Yangon, Myanmar for practical, inspiring NGO finance training that will empower you to create a financially healthy future for your organisation, programmes and partners. For NGO managers, this workshop looks at the more strategic aspects of NGO financial management. Discover the tools and know-how to create a long-term plan for your NGO's financial continuity and security.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at managers of small to medium-sized NGOs and those responsible for strategic financial management, including Board members.

It is also suitable for international NGO programme managers who advise local partners on how to plan for financial sustainability.

Previous financial management experience or training is not a requirement for this course although it is advantageous to complete our Getting the basics right course first if you are completely new to financial management.

Not sure if this is the right course for you? Email our team for advice at training@mango.org.uk.

Key discoveries

· The recipe to build a financially secure future for your NGO

· Risk mapping to assess financial risks and identify ways to mitigate and manage the risks

· Alternative financing options to become less dependent on external donors

· Tips for building a safety net of reserves.

View the full course outline here.

How much does it cost?

Fees start from £480*****. The course fee depends on your organisation’s annual turnover, and whether you book early or not. Early bookings (made at least 8 weeks in advance of the course start date) qualify for the lower, early booking price. A 5% group booking discount is also available. Course fees include course materials, tuition and lunch. View more information here.

**This training will change from a 2-day course to being a 3-day course for all sessions running from October 2015 onwards. For this reason, pricing shown on the full course outline page will reflect the 2-day fees until October. As mentioned on the course outline page, in the meantime full details of the 3-day course fees can be found here.\*

Why choose Mango?

We enjoy a trusted reputation in the NGO sector built on quality and a deep understanding of the challenges NGOs face. The Mango training approach is fresh, unique and exciting. Our participatory technique will make you feel inspired, motivated and confident to use your new skills straight away.

The learning does not end when you leave the training room. You will take away valuable materials and tools to use after the course, including a detailed course handbook and free field accounting tool. We also provide free follow-up support for 12 months after the training.

Don’t just take our word for it – watch this short video to see how some of our participants have benefited from their Mango training.

Other courses

Take a look at our full global programme of NGO financial management training courses for non-finance and finance staff here.

We hope to welcome you on a Mango course soon!

How to book

You can book online here, or email our friendly team at training@mango.org.uk for help with your reservation.

Overview

This workshop will present new, updated regulatory information and guidance, as per the rule changes effective December 26, 2014.
International organizations that rely on USAID funding often face challenges in effectively managing their awards. The rules and regulations associated with award management are complex and the practical application of these rules is crucial for compliant project implementation. Organizations need staff members who understand how USAID awards work and can effectively manage USAID rules and regulations to maintain donor compliance.

While the focus of this workshop will be on USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, it also provides a good foundation for understanding other US Government funding.

Course Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will return to work equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of USAID grants and cooperative agreements and strategies for building and coordinating relationships that are critical to successful USAID award and program management.

This workshop will:

• Examine in detail the updated regulations for USAID grants and cooperative agreements
• Demonstrate how to navigate the regulations to find answers to questions
• Model an Award Review process to maintain compliant implementation
• Define USAID jargon for effective communication
• Explore the structure of USAID and how to build cooperative relationships with key players
• Identify situations when it is appropriate to seek guidance from USAID or headquarters
• Discuss when approvals, waivers and extensions are required and how to obtain them
• Help prepare your organization to meet the criteria for successful audits

What You Will Learn

In this highly participatory workshop, participants will be given the unique opportunity to connect with peers, examine the realities of managing USAID awards, gain ideas from each other’s experiences and develop strategies for handling real-life scenarios.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to apply USAID rules and regulations to ensure compliant and successful program implementation
• How to navigate the updated rules and regulations that underlie all USAID and USG awards
• Strategies for finding the answers to common and confusing issues such as:
• determining allowable costs
• correct procedures for purchasing equipment
• property disposition
• limits on budget revision
• cost share
• documentation requirements
• avoiding common audit findings

The workshop is taught by a team of senior practitioners who represent decades of experience managing USAID grants and cooperative agreements - and who share their lessons learned. It is a highly participatory workshop that combines instruction with large and small group formats, ample question and answer time, and opportunities to speak with the trainers throughout. This training is the first of three requirements for InsideNGO's USAID Assistance Certificate.

Who Should Attend

Finance, Contracts & Grants staff, Administrative staff, Program staff, Development staff, Independent auditors, USAID staff Individuals who need to ensure compliance, understand requirements from a field perspective, understand relationships with USAID and negotiate awards, prepare for audits and, need an update to the latest USAID rules and regulations.

InsideNGO is a global association of over 300 international relief and development organizations who share operational expertise, insights, and leading practices to better sustain organizations and support essential missions in changing times.

Register here!

Early: Jan 29 ($1,100 for InsideNGO Members, $1,350 for Non-Members)
Regular: Feb 19 ($1,200 for Members, $1,450 for Non-Members)
Late: Mar 13 ($1,300 for Members, $1,550 for Non-Members)

Overview

This workshop will incorporate the updated US Government regulations, as per the rule changes effective December 26, 2014.

Consistent and effective financial management is the key to receiving funding from the US Government – and also to reducing audit findings.

Whether you are receiving a grant, cooperative agreement, or a contract, whether you are a prime, a sub or new to donor funding - developing, implementing and maintaining an adequate financial management system is key to becoming and remaining eligible for federal monies, effectively managing program and donor relations, and reducing the anxiety and risk around audits. This workshop will help you in this quest. This course is one of three required to earn InsideNGO’s Certificate in USAID Assistance Management.

Course Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will return to work equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of financial management with US Government funding, including the following basics: accounting procedures, timekeeping systems, basic budget management, indirect costs and how to deal with donor audits and reviews.

What You Will Learn

The methodology of the course is a balance of presentation and small group exercises, during which you’ll gain practical knowledge and valuable experience.

In this workshop you will learn:

• The accounting system basics required to be eligible for USG funding
• Techniques for managing transactions to a program budget
• The importance of teaming between finance, compliance and program staff
• Tips and techniques for maintaining accurate and compliant timesheets
• The importance of accurate financial statements and how to compile them
• What donor auditors are looking for and how to manage the process
• How effective budget management is key to programmatic success
• Methods for recovering indirect costs

This training course has been created at the request of InsideNGO’s members and worldwide workshop participants.

Who Should Attend

The course is targeted at finance, compliance, and program staff who manage budgets and reconcile activity costs with program budgets. These two days of training are designed to provide you with proactive guidance that will enable you and your team to establish effective and compliant financial management systems.

InsideNGO is a global association of over 300 international relief and development organizations who share operational expertise, insights, and leading practices to better sustain organizations and support essential missions in changing times.

Register now here!

Early: Jan 29 ($780 for InsideNGO Members, $980 for Non-Members)
Regular: Feb 19 ($880 for Members, $1,080 for Non-Members)
Late: Mar 16 ($980 for Members, $1,180 for Non-Members)

MzN International is dedicated to serving those that do good, but convinced that things can be done better. Keeping with this commitment, we strive to be at the forefront in developing new ways to deliver humanitarian response quicker, safer, and more effective. We believe that all humanitarian professionals—from entry-level to director—should be equipped with the skills they need to make crucial decisions with confidence, in environments that challenge even the most experienced development professionals.

The Core Skills Development Programme is part of the umbrella Context Humanitarian Skills Development Programme, which aims to increase the capacity of Bangladesh-based humanitarian and disaster response professionals.

How is the Course Structured?

The Core Skills programme is a 6 monthprogramme that consists of: pre-course assessments, 2 four-day workshops, co-participant led buddy groups, and self-directed learning with ongoing support via our online learning portal.

• Workshop 1 dates:November 30-December 3, 2015
• Workshop 2 dates: March 6-9, 2016

Who Should Attend?

• All Humanitarian professionals currently based in Bangladesh
• All participants should currently work in organisations providing humanitarian response or support (ex. INGOs, NGO, UN agencies, government agencies, civil society groups,...).

Learning Continues…

All participants will benefit from:

• Multiple methods of engagement, including seminar lectures, class discussions, practical group exercises and case studies to fully engage you, giving you the tools to replicate the knowledge you gain, in your job
• Access to MzN International's e-learning portal, complete with programme training materials, useful case studies, reference material and direct contact with trainers for on-going support & advice

Programme Cost

The programme cost per participant varies based on the size and nature of the participant’s organization. Small and/or local organizations may be eligible to receive a reduced rate.

• Standard Rate (per participant): USD 200

All fees include tuition, coaching, training material, lunch & refreshments during residential workshops, and access to MzN International's Online learning portal. Participants are responsible for covering the cost of accommodation and travel to the training.

Apply today and join the new class of humanitarian professionals looking to Do Good. Better!

Course size is strictly limited to 25 attendees. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend applying early!

To apply for the Core Skills Development Programme please complete and submit an application at:

http://mzninternational.com/events/humanitarian-skills-programme-core-skills-2/

MzN International is dedicated to serving those that do good, but convinced that things can be done better. Keeping with this commitment, we strive to be at the forefront in developing new ways to deliver humanitarian response quicker, safer, and more effective. We believe that all humanitarian professionals—from entry-level to director—should be equipped with the skills they need to make crucial decisions with confidence, in environments that challenge even the most experienced development professionals.

The Management & Leadership Skills Development Programme is part of the umbrella Context Humanitarian Skills Development Programme, which aims to increase the capacity of Bangladesh-based humanitarian and disaster response professionals.

How is the Course Structured?

The Management & Leadership Skills programme is a 9month programme that consists of: pre-course assessments, 2 four-day workshops, coaching sessions guided by our experts, co-participant led buddy groups, and self-directed learning with ongoing support via our online learning portal.

• Workshop 1 dates: December 7-10, 2015
• Workshop 2 dates: March 13-16, 2016

Who Should Attend?

• All Humanitarian professionals currently based in Bangladesh
• Programme is generally recommended for management and senior level professionals
• All participants should currently work in organisations providing humanitarian response or support (ex. INGOs, NGO, UN agencies, government agencies, civil society groups,...).

Learning Continues…

All participants will benefit from:

• Multiple methods of engagement, including seminar lectures, class discussions, practical group exercises and case studies to fully engage you, giving you the tools to replicate the knowledge you gain, in your job
• Access to MzN International's e-learning portal, complete with programme training materials, useful case studies, reference material and direct contact with trainers for on-going support & advice

Programme Cost

The programme cost per participant varies based on the size and nature of the participant’s organization. Small and/or local organizations may be eligible to receive a reduced rate.

• Standard Rate (per participant): USD 200

All fees include tuition, coaching, training material, lunch & refreshments during residential workshops, and access to MzN International's Online learning portal. Participants are responsible for covering the cost of accommodation and travel to the training.

Apply today and join the new class of humanitarian professionals looking to Do Good. Better!

Course size is strictly limited to 25 attendees. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend applying early!

To apply for the Management & Leadership Skills development track please complete and submit an application at:

http://mzninternational.com/events/humanitarian-skills-programme-leadership-management-skills/

Fundamental of GIS :Concepts of GIS, History and Evolution of Geographic Information System, Benefits of Geo-spatial Data / GIS Data, Varied Application of GIS, Challenges and Future of GIS

GIS Platforms & ArcGIS: GIS Platforms, Capabilities of different GIS platform, Facilities and Limitations of ArcGIS, Capabilities

Introduction to ArcCatalog:What and why ArcCatalog, Standard toolbar, Manu, Geography toolbar, Catalog Tree, personal geodatabases, Coordinate systems, Toolboxes, ArcCatalog search, Working with item descriptions and metadata

Introduction to ArcMap:ArcMap function and components, ArcMap Menus, Toolbars, Extensions, Plug-Ins, views of ArcMap and the Catalog Window.

GIS Database and File Format:ArcMap Supported database, Raster data, Vector data, advantages and disadvantages of different data format, Using geo-database, Advantages, types and limitations of Geo-database, Illustration of different files created by ArcGIS.

Map Projection: Basic Map Projections, Commonly used projection systems in Bangladesh ( BTM, BUTM, BLCC), Difference of the map projection systems and Geo-referencing. Projection Conversion /Transformation.

GIS database & attribute analysis: Digitizing features, Digitizing Scale, Snapping, Editing and Advance editing, Attribute data input and editing, Spatial and Tabular error checking

GIS Application in Resettlement:Landuse Mapping, Landuse Calculation, Land Acquisition Plan (LAP) drawing and Right of Way (RoW) survey drawing

Data Conversion:GIS Data files/ data Conversion to Google Earth KML/KMZ format, GIS to AutoCAD/ AutoCAD to GIS format

Introduction to Toolbox/Geoprocessing:ArcToolBox Window, System ToolBoxes, My ToolBoxes and Geo-processing, Analyst extensions

Map Symbology and Labeling: Categories, Quantities, Map color and labeling feature and using label toolbar

Map Presentation: General Cartographic basics, Map Elements, Preparing a map, Saving Map document, Export map, Map layout, Scale, North Sign, Grid and Graticules, Map Export in different format.

GIS / RS Data Sources:GIS Data Sources in Bangladesh, Freely available data sources for Bangladesh. Download Process, Google Map Data Extractions, Open Street Map Data Download

Benefits:

After completion of this training, a trainee will be able to

• Introduce the basic science of mapping the earth, how to read, understand and create a map.
• Introduce the technologies of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing.
• Introduce the basics of cartography and good map design.
• All participants who complete the course should have a basic competency in ESRI ArcMap and ArcCatalog
• Understanding of geographic data in Practical Field Understand the potential applications of GIS
• Understand the importance of spatial data in different fields Successful participants will receive certificate and all documents in DVD.
• Free ArcGIS for Desktop Student Evaluation Copy
• GPAD will provide Free GIS Data of Bangladesh
• Certificate of Training Participation

Participants

Anyone can join in this training. He/she must have basic knowledge on computer.

Target groups for this training are Government Officials, Government Project Managers, Civil Engineers, Geographer, Statistician, Academicians, Architect, Development Workers, Land Developers, Urban / Town Planner, Students, Researchers etc.

Instructors

We have a good number of regular and guest instructors from national and international organization who are practicing GIS application in different fields in Bangladesh.

Registration Information
Course Fees
12000 BDT /Person (Only for Students)
15000 BDT/ Person
(Maximum 10 Participants / Batch)

Registration Deadline: 22 October 2015

Class will be starting on: 24 October 2015

Training Time Schedule
Saturday, Monday and Thursday 06:00pm – 9:00pm (3 Days/Week) or

Sunday, Tuesday. Thursday 06:00pm – 9:00pm (3 Days/Week)

Contact Address
Md. Rejaur Rahman
Director, GPAD Training Center
Cell: +88 01717 087 089, +8801912090441, +8801515698719, +8801977 087 089
Phone: +88 02 986 2748
Email: info@gpadbd.com, reja@gpadbd.com

Registration Point:
House # GP Ja 61 (Ground Floor), Mohakhai, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212
(Beside the SQUARE Building)

For more information: www.gpadtrainingcenter.com or www.gpadbd.com

This course is intended for practitioners from national governments, international inter-governmental organizations (IGOs), and national and inter-national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), working with migrants and refugees in urban settings. It is also for junior researchers, undergraduates and post-graduates in social sciences working on topics related to migrants and refugees.

The course will provide essential tools and techniques needed to conduct research and needs-assessments with displaced populations. It will help participants:

· Identify the appropriate research methods for their target groups and subject matter.

· Select the appropriate sample frame/s and sampling techniques.

· Create research tools to reflect the aims and objectives of the research.

· Consider the contextual limitations and challenges in conducting research with migrants and refugees.

· Understand the ethical considerations vis-à-vis interaction with respondents.

The course will cover mixed research methods with an emphasis on qualitative techniques namely: Focus Group Discussions, Semi-Structured Interviews, in-depth interviews and ethnographies. It will lay out the pros and cons of the different methods and sampling techniques. It will discuss in-depth the implications of reflexivity on the data collection, analysis and outcomes. It will also look at ethical considerations and challenges in conducting research with beneficiaries.

The course includes lectures and application of methods. Participants will be expected through a group project to apply one of the research methods through a practical exercise with refugee and migrant respondents in Egypt on a topic of interest.

Requirements:A minimum knowledge of displacement and migration terminologies is a requirement for the course participation. Knowledge of research is not required.
About the Instructor:Sara Sadek is a PhD Candidate at the Center for Applied Human Rights at the Politics Department at the University of York, UK. She obtained her B.A in Political Science at the American University in Cairo (AUC) in 2003 and her M.A in Refugee Studies at the University of East London (UEL) in UK in 2007. She is currently a consultant and trainer in the field of migration and protection in Egypt and MENA region. She has lead and participated in a series of medium to large-scale needs assessments and research projects using quantitative and qualitative methods including: large-scale surveys, focus group discussions, interviews and ethnographies. She worked as a researcher and consultant for international organizations and academic institutions. To name a few: Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Save the Children International (SC), Swiss Development Cooperation, the University of East London, the French Institute for the Near East (IFPO), Duke University, and Center for Applied Human Rights at the University of York, UK. Research topics covered: Libyan migrants, civil society-state relations, trafficking and smuggling, mixed migratory flows, domestic labor, unaccompanied minors, survivors of Sexual and Gender-based Violence, Diaspora and transnational communities, child protection, livelihoods and socio-economic rights, citizenship, narratives of displacements and transitional justice.

Eligibility for all courses:

Requirements:These courses are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers as well as practitioners working with migrants and refugees. A minimum knowledge of displacement and migration terminologies and context is a requirement for participation in any of the three courses.

All courses are conducted in English and no translation facilities are provided. Participants should have a sufficient command of the English language. Each course will run from 9 am till 5pm for five days.

Interested applicants can apply for one course or for all the three courses.

Number of Participants: minimum of 12 in each course

NB: Non- Egyptian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to have enough time to obtain their visa.

2. Dates and Location:CMRScourses will take place between Sunday 24^th of January and 11^th of February at the AUC Tahrir Campus in Downtown Cairo. The exact location and room numbers will be forwarded to accepted participants before the start of the courses.

Application Information:

To apply for the courses:

1. Fill out the application form. The form is available on CMRS website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/GAPP/cmrs/outreach/Pages/ShortCourses.aspx
2. Send the application form to cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu with your most recent C.V; Att. Ms. Naseem Hashim

Applicants may apply to and be accepted in more than one course. Please do not hesitate to contact cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Applicants accepted for the course will be notified by email within a week after the deadline for submitting the application.

Fees and Scholarship:

The fee for each course is $ 500. Participants are expected to pay a 30% of the total fees ($150) as a deposit.Please pay attention to the deposit deadline and kindly note that the deposit is non-refundable. More information on payment method will be provided to accepted participants.

Tuition fees will cover course material and two coffee breaks per course day. All participants are kindly requested to secure their visa and organise and cover expenses for their travel to and from Egypt, as well as their accommodation and local transportation in Egypt.

Independent researchers and students can apply for the limited number of scholarships. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions.

The course will provide post-graduate students, international agency staff, NGO workers, lawyers and others working with refugees or interested in refugee issues with an introduction to the international legal framework which governs the protection of refugees. Through lectures, case studies and small group discussions, course participants will learn about the basic features of international refugee law through the lens of the 1951 Refugee Convention, looking at the elements of the definition(s) of "refugee," who is excluded from the definition, the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the process by which refugee status is determined, the rights of refugees under international law, the ethical and professional obligations of those representing refugees, and other issues of refugee policy. A background in law is useful but not required.

About the Instructor:Parastou Hassouri has previously taught international refugee law at the American University of Cairo and has extensive experience in the field of international refugee law and refugee and immigrant rights and migration policy. Most recently, She has been serving as a consultant with the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Unit at the UNHCR office in Ankara, Turkey. Her previous consultancies with the UNHCR have been at the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan and the UNHCR office in Moscow. Parastou has also done extensive research in the field of refugee and migration law. As a researcher/consultant for the Geneva-based NGO Global Detention Project, she conducted research on the issue of the migration-related detention in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. She also conducted research on the resettlement of Iraqi refugees out of the Middle East to third countries for the New York City-based NGO, Human Rights First. Her previous experience includes working as a Legal Advisor and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Focal Point at Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) in Cairo. Her experience in the United States includes serving as an Attorney Advisor at the Immigration Courts of New York City and Los Angeles and working as an immigration attorney in private practice in New York City. In addition, she designed and directed the Immigrant Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, where she focused on responding to ethnic profiling and other forms of anti-immigrant backlash in the United States in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11.

Eligibility for all courses:

Requirements:These courses are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers as well as practitioners working with migrants and refugees. A minimum knowledge of displacement and migration terminologies and context is a requirement for participation in any of the three courses.

All courses are conducted in English and no translation facilities are provided. Participants should have a sufficient command of the English language. Each course will run from 9 am till 5pm for five days.

Interested applicants can apply for one course or for all the three courses.

Number of Participants: minimum of 12 in each course

NB: Non- Egyptian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to have enough time to obtain their visa.

2. Dates and Location:CMRScourses will take place between Sunday 24^th of January and 11^th of February at the AUC Tahrir Campus in Downtown Cairo. The exact location and room numbers will be forwarded to accepted participants before the start of the courses.

Deadlines for submitting application for all courses are:

· 15th of December, 2015

· Deadline for paying course deposit (30% of the course’s fee- 150$) is 31st of December, 2015

Application Information:

To apply for the courses:

1. Fill out the application form. The form is available on CMRS website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/GAPP/cmrs/outreach/Pages/ShortCourses.aspx
2. Send the application form to cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu with your most recent C.V; Att. Ms. Naseem Hashim

Applicants may apply to and be accepted in more than one course. Please do not hesitate to contact cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Applicants accepted for the course will be notified by email within a week after the deadline for submitting the application.

Fees and Scholarship:

The fee for each course is $ 500. Participants are expected to pay a 30% of the total fees ($150) as a deposit.Please pay attention to the deposit deadline and kindly note that the deposit is non-refundable. More information on payment method will be provided to accepted participants.

Tuition fees will cover course material and two coffee breaks per course day. All participants are kindly requested to secure their visa and organise and cover expenses for their travel to and from Egypt, as well as their accommodation and local transportation in Egypt.

Independent researchers and students can apply for the limited number of scholarships. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions.

This short course analyzes the causes of the current refugee and migration crisis in the Euro-Mediterranean region, the manifestation and expression of the experience across the region, the ensuing consequences, and the range and effectiveness of law and policy responses. The course is useful for those working in international, national, and non-governmental organizations that engage with migration and asylum issues, particularly those working in the Euro-Mediterranean region, and to post-graduate students in migration and refugee studies, Middle East and Euro-Mediterranean studies, as well as in related fields. Through lectures, case studies, and discussions, this one-week intensive course provides a rigorous critical overview of the current migration and refugee crisis and its short and long-term regional implications. Questions explored include: What are the political, economic, environmental, social, and cultural drivers of the current migration? Issues considered include conflict, governance, human rights, underdevelopment, inequality, demography, labor markets, climate change, desertification, drought, religious and ethnic discrimination, and xenophobia. What are the projected trends in these areas? How effective are international and regional laws and policies in ensuring that migration and asylum processes are orderly and humane? Do laws and policies logically flow from what we know of the origins of this migration, the present reality, and projections for coming migrations? If not, what measures could move us towards greater effectiveness? These questions are explored through regional case studies, including migration from Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen; migration from the Horn of Africa and the Sahel transiting through North Africa and the Middle East towards Europe; intersection with ongoing migration from the Balkans and Eastern Europe; and responses in transit and destination states in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. A background in international relations, political science, or international law is useful but not required for participation.

About the Instructors:

Ibrahim Awad is Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies at the American University in Cairo. He has worked for the League of Arab States, the United Nations, and the International Labour Organization, holding positions of Secretary of the Commission, UN-ESCWA; Director, ILO Sub-regional Office for North Africa; and Director, ILO International Migration Programme. Dr Awad is a political scientist and political economist and his research interests and publications encompass international migration, employment, human and labour rights, development, politics and political transitions in the Middle East and North Africa, international relations, global governance and European integration.

Usha Natarajan is Assistant Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies at the American University in Cairo. Her research and publications are multidisciplinary, utilizing third world and postcolonial approaches to international law to provide an interrelated understanding of the relationship between international law and issues of development, migration, environment and conflict. Dr Natarajan explores the interplay of these issues globally and in the Arab region. Prior to joining AUC in 2010, she worked with various international organizations including UNDP, UNESCO and the World Bank on law reform initiatives in Asia.

Eligibility for all courses:

Requirements:These courses are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers as well as practitioners working with migrants and refugees. A minimum knowledge of displacement and migration terminologies and context is a requirement for participation in any of the three courses.

All courses are conducted in English and no translation facilities are provided. Participants should have a sufficient command of the English language. Each course will run from 9 am till 5pm for five days.

Interested applicants can apply for one course or for all the three courses.

Number of Participants: minimum of 12 in each course

NB: Non- Egyptian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to have enough time to obtain their visa.

2. Dates and Location:CMRScourses will take place between Sunday 24^th of January and 11^th of February at the AUC Tahrir Campus in Downtown Cairo. The exact location and room numbers will be forwarded to accepted participants before the start of the courses.

Deadlines for submitting application for all courses are:

· 15th of December, 2015

· Deadline for paying course deposit (30% of the course’s fee- 150$) is 31st of December, 2015

Application Information:

To apply for the courses:

1. Fill out the application form. The form is available on CMRS website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/GAPP/cmrs/outreach/Pages/ShortCourses.aspx
2. Send the application form to cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu with your most recent C.V; Att. Ms. Naseem Hashim

Applicants may apply to and be accepted in more than one course. Please do not hesitate to contact cmrscourses@aucegypt.edu if you have any difficulty with the application process.
Applicants accepted for the course will be notified by email within a week after the deadline for submitting the application.

Fees and Scholarship:

The fee for each course is $ 500. Participants are expected to pay a 30% of the total fees ($150) as a deposit.Please pay attention to the deposit deadline and kindly note that the deposit is non-refundable. More information on payment method will be provided to accepted participants.

Tuition fees will cover course material and two coffee breaks per course day. All participants are kindly requested to secure their visa and organise and cover expenses for their travel to and from Egypt, as well as their accommodation and local transportation in Egypt.

Independent researchers and students can apply for the limited number of scholarships. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions.

The Context Humanitarian Skills Development Programme offers a dynamic and comprehensive approach to capacity-building in humanitarian response. In Bangladesh, MzN International delivers the Context programme as part of a larger initiative to improve the quality of humanitarian response in the country. The programme is based on the Core Humanitarian Competencies Framework and promotes universal humanitarian standards and best practice, tailored to the specific local context of Bangladesh. Context participants are equipped with the skills they need to deliver disaster response in a safe, efficient, professional manner that benefits the communities they work in.

Designed for Bangladesh-based humanitarian professionals, the Core Skills Development programme introduces the key concepts and skills of humanitarian response, developing the capacity of junior-level staff to deliver effective response.

THE LEARNING PROCESS:

The Core Skills Development programme takes participants through a 6-month learning journey, challenging them through largely self-directed study and learning–by-doing.

Over the course of the programme, participants receive ongoing support and feedback. MzN International’s unique training methodology combines a number of learning approaches and methods to provide participants with an excellent learning experience.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• All training materials, lunch and refreshments during the course

• Access to MzN’s e-learning portal, with the programme training materials, useful case studies, reference material and direct contact with trainers for on-going support & advice

• Not included: travel and accommodation costs, visas.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

• All courses are delivered by senior experts with at least 10 years practical experience in humanitarian response

• Our courses incorporate multiple methods of engagement, including seminar lectures, class discussions, practical group exercises and case studies to fully engage you, giving you the tools to replicate the knowledge you gain, in your job.

• On-going learning and development is supported through our e-learning portal, included in every MzN course

To ensure the quality of the programme, places are strictly limited to 25 participants. The programme fills quickly. We, therefore, recommend applying early to avoid disappointment.

Your place is only guaranteed once full payment has been received. Programme fees can be paid by direct transfer, credit card, or secure online transaction via PayPal.

For inquiries, please contact training@mzninternational.com. For registration and other training courses, please visitwww.mzninternational.com.

The Context Humanitarian Skills Development Programme offers a dynamic and comprehensive approach to capacity-building in humanitarian response. In Bangladesh, MzN International delivers the Context programme as part of a larger initiative to improve the quality of humanitarian response in the country. The programme is based on the Core Humanitarian Competencies Framework and promotes universal humanitarian standards and best practice, tailored to the specific local context of Bangladesh. Context participants are equipped with the skills they need to deliver disaster response in a safe, efficient, professional manner that benefits the communities they work in.

Designed for Bangladesh-based humanitarian professionals, the Management & Leadership Skills programme focuses on the advanced leadership skills needed to manage a functional team and resources, in delivering effective humanitarian response.

THE LEARNING PROCESS

The Management and Leadership Skills programme takes participants through a 9-month learning journey, challenging them through largely self-directed study and learning–by-doing.

Over the course of the programme, participants receive ongoing support and feedback. MzN International’s unique training methodology combines a number of learning approaches and methods to provide participants with an excellent learning experience.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• All training materials, lunch and refreshments during the course
• Access to MzN’s e-learning portal, with the programme training materials, useful case studies, reference material and direct contact with trainers for on-going support & advice
• Not included: travel and accommodation costs, visas.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• All courses are delivered by senior experts with at least 10 years practical experience in humanitarian response
• Our courses incorporate multiple methods of engagement, including seminar lectures, class discussions, practical group exercises and case studies to fully engage you, giving you the tools to replicate the knowledge you gain, in your job.
• On-going learning and development is supported through our e-learning portal, included in every MzN course

To ensure the quality of the programme, places are strictly limited to 25 participants. The programme fills quickly. We, therefore, recommend applying early to avoid disappointment.

Your place is only guaranteed once full payment has been received. Programme fees can be paid by direct transfer, credit card, or secure online transaction via PayPal.

For inquiries, please contact training@mzninternational.com. For registration and other training courses, please visitwww.mzninternational.com.

Why should attend the training?

Whilst managing for results sounds obvious, in reality many projects, programmes and organisations focus on ‘doing good things’ and often fail to achieve the long-term vision or results that they say are important. Over the last few years, RBM has gained influence in the development sector but how do you define results, what tools should you use and what are the consequences for project planning and monitoring?

What will you gain?

 Understand RBM concepts, tools and practical applications;
 Apply RBM concepts to all stages of the project cycle;
 Improve managing for results instead of managing for activities.

For whom?

Staff of development organisations involved in managing projects, project/programme officers, community development workers and facilitators/consultants who need to master concepts and tools whilst managing projects

Essential facts

Course fee: €725
Discounts: 10% for MDF alumni;
01 free place for organisations sending 5 staff
Registration: before 20 January 2016
Website: www.mdf.nl

Contact: Ms. Trang

E: mdfic@mdf.nl;

T: +84 4 6258438

We are passionate learning facilitators with 30 years of experience in the field of international co-operation and organisational development. Clients call upon our training and consultancy services to achieve better and more sustainable results. We offer services at network, organisational, programme and individual level, throughout all sectors, and all over the world.

Contact: Ms Trang
Email: mdfic@mdf.nl
T: +84 4 6258 4438 W: www.mdf.nl

Focus on results for aid effectiveness

What is this course about?

Whilst managing for results sounds obvious, in reality many projects, programmes and organisations focus on ‘doing good things’ and often fail to achieve the long-term vision or results that they say are important. Over the last few years, RBMhas gained influence in the development sectorbut how do you define results, what tools should you use and what are the consequences for project planning and monitoring?

Participants

Staff of development organisations involved in managing projects, project/programme officers, community development workers and facilitators/consultants who need to master concepts and tools whilst managing projects.

Course objectives

At the end of the course, you will:

• Understand RBM concepts, tools and practical applications;
• Apply RBM concepts to all stages of the project cycle;
• Improve managing for results instead of managing for activities.

Course highlights

• Address embedding your project/programme in larger country and sector strategies;
• Discuss the relation between RBM and various concepts such as Theory of Change and Outcome Mapping;
• Practice on real life projects and programmes.

Course Details:

Language: English
Dates: 25 - 28 January 2016
Course fee: € 725
Country: Yangon, Myanmar
(The course fee includes lunch, snacks, course material and a certificate)

Information & Assistance
Ms. Do Thi Thanh Thuy
Business Development and Marketing Manager
mdfic@mdf.nl
Tel: +84 (0)4 62584438

Essential facts:

Course fee:€725

Discounts: 10% for MDF alumni;
01 free place for organisations sending 5 staff

Registration: before 20 January 2016

Contact:mdfic@mdf.nl
0084 (0)4 625 8443

Register Online:www.mdf.nl

These days the amount of data we are bombarded with at work and in our personal lives is immense. But raw data and information only becomes knowledge when we know how to dig out the valuable parts. Learning how to determine what is important and manage your knowledge, personally and professionally is crucial to success.
What will you gain?
 Understand what knowledge management (KM) can mean for you and your organisation;
 Be able to start a participatory process to develop a KM strategy and facilitating processes and technology;
 Have gained more confidence in how to stimulate staff in your organisation to become active actors in knowledge processes.

Course highlights
 Provide you with tools for capturing, storing and sharing knowledge;
 Discover and document good practices;
 Be conscious and prepared to use the human factor in knowledge management;
 Develop a knowledge management strategy using visualisation tools;
Who should attend?
Learning officers, knowledge management managers, project managers, team leaders or consultants who would like to understand the tools and methodologies for managing knowledge flows within organisations.

Meet our trainer: Esther Wintraecken
Ms. Wintraecken is working as a trainer/consultant and deputy director at MDF Asia, Vietnam office, on various topics. Sharing knowledge and motivating others to do the same (both professionally and personally) is a major drive of her. In KM she found the answer to approach her drive even more professional, realizing that 3 elements are at the core of KM… Find out which 3 at the KM course!
Essential facts
 Course fee: €545 including lunches & materials
 Registration: before 16 Feb at mdfic@mdf.nl

Contact Ms. Trang Hoang
Email: mdfic@mdf.nl
Phone:
+84 4 6258 4438

Programme Date: 1 March – 31 May 2016

Workshop Date: 13 - 17 March 2016

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Applications Close: 29 February 2016

About the Course

Relief International, in partnership with Leadership for Humanitarians, provides this training through the Start Network’s global Talent Development Project. The overall goal of Talent Development is to support decentralised leadership and provide capacity building to current local leaders.

The Leadership for Humanitarians Signature Programme is intended for humanitarians who want to become change masters within their organisation. This 3-month programme combines self-leadership with group leadership and provides you with the framework to be a leader of leaders. At the end of the programme, you will have everything you need to be able to sustain high performance, in both yourself and your team. You will leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, an appreciation of the role that others play in achieving your goals, and the ability to effectively match your needs with theirs. Discover how to inspire trust. Learn how to communicate a clear and compelling purpose. Understand how to align systems. And gain the secret to unleashing talent in your team.

Learning Methods

The Leadership for Humanitarians Signature Programme is aiming to transform the way you work.

Learning methods include:

-Two 360 degree assessments

-A face-to-face 5-day workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh

-Practical course work

-Self- directed learning

Participants are expected to be actively supported by their organisation and line manager throughout the programme and will take ownership of their learning process.

Who should attend?

Participants should be existing national staff in senior management or leadership positions and ideally involved in humanitarian work. This programme specifically targets national staff, and strongly encourages applications from local NGOs and national community-based civil society organisations, as well as national staff from INGOs. In order to obtain an equitable gender balance, it also strongly encourages applications from women.

Contribution towards training costs

The programme is fully-funded by the UK’s Department for International Development, and is therefore offered at no charge. A participant’s organisation is expected to cover any travel costs related to the face-to-face workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which includes transportation, accommodation etc.

There are funds available for participants to receive scholarship stipends for these expenses. These funds are intended for small and medium-sized local NGOs where lack of funding may present a challenge to participation. Eligible participants will be refunded additional costs during the workshop. To apply for this funding, please indicate this during the application process.

For more information contact the Project Lead directly via tamara.broier@ri.org

Visit the website and register today: www.leadershipforhumanitarians.org

The art of management:how to plan and communicate for optimal performance.

What is this course about?

For new managers the challenge of leading others is daunting; especially if you need to manage people who used to be your peers. People do not come with a handy instruction manual or a box of management tools. Through this course you will get to understand yourself better: your qualities, your pitfalls and why you react to others the way you do? You will understand what is expected of you in the role of a manager or a supervisor and you will learn practical management tools.

Participants

This course is aimed at people who hold (or aspire to) a supervisory or middle management position; team leaders, project officers, admin managers and other professionals who want to develop towards a managerial position.

Course objectives

At the end of the course you will:

• Increase your awareness of your personal qualities and pitfalls
• Practice essential management skills that will help you communicate more effectively and broaden your influence
• Develop a personal action plan to guide you in your professional development

Course highlights

• Discuss the Core Quadrants model for (inter)personal effectiveness
• Practice presentation, active listening and feedback skills
• Explore ways to motivate individuals and teams
• Discuss time management and managing meetings effectively

Course Details:

Language: English
Dates: 09 - 12 May 2016
Course fee: € 725
Country: Yangon, Myanmar
(The course fee includes lunch, snacks, course material and a certificate)*

Information & Assistance

Ms. Do Thi Thanh Thuy
Business Development and Marketing Manager
mdfic@mdf.nl
Tel: +84 (0)4 62584438

Essential facts:

Course fee:€725

Discounts: 10% for MDF alumni;
01 free place for organisations sending 5 staff

Registration: before 3 May 2016

Contact:mdfic@mdf.nl
0084 (0)4 625 8443

Register Online:www.mdf.nl