Auditing of Donor Funded Projects Training Course
Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Auditing of Donor Funded Projects Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview:
This training course is designed to equip audit professionals and financial managers with the knowledge and tools to effectively audit donor-funded projects. It focuses on ensuring compliance with donor requirements, proper financial reporting, internal controls, procurement reviews, and value-for-money assessments. The course blends international auditing standards with practical case studies to enhance audit quality and accountability in donor-supported programs.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
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Internal and external auditors
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Project finance managers
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Accountants working on donor-funded projects
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Compliance officers
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Monitoring and evaluation specialists
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Development partners and donor agency staff
Personal Impact:
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Gain proficiency in auditing practices specific to donor-funded initiatives
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Enhance your ability to evaluate financial and operational compliance
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Build skills to detect and prevent mismanagement and irregularities
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Improve reporting capabilities to meet international and donor standards
Organizational Impact:
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Strengthened internal controls and accountability for donor resources
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Enhanced compliance with funding agreements and international guidelines
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Improved audit readiness for future donor support
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Minimized risk of financial misstatements, fraud, and ineligibility of expenditures
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the financial and compliance requirements of donor-funded projects
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Conduct risk-based audits tailored to donor reporting frameworks
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Apply international auditing standards (e.g., ISA, INTOSAI) in project audits
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Evaluate procurement and financial management systems
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Report audit findings effectively to donors and stakeholders
Course Modules
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Donor-Funded Projects and Audit Environment
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Nature and structure of donor-funded projects
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Key stakeholders and governance arrangements
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Overview of common donor requirements (World Bank, USAID, EU, etc.)
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Case Study: Analyzing donor agreements and identifying audit touchpoints
Module 2: Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
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Developing audit strategies for projects
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Understanding internal control frameworks
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Identifying and assessing risks specific to donor-funded activities
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STP Application: Segment risk levels by project type; Target high-risk areas; Position audits for optimal control testing
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Practical Exercise: Risk assessment matrix for a health-sector donor project
Module 3: Auditing Financial Statements and Compliance
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Reviewing project financial records
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Testing eligibility and appropriateness of expenditures
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Currency translation, fund flow tracking, and asset verification
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Case Study: Compliance audit of expenditure on procurement and travel
Module 4: Procurement Audits and Value for Money Analysis
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Procurement regulations under donor guidelines
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Assessing procurement processes and bid evaluations
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Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money principles
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STP Application: Segment procurement methods; Target deviations from norms; Position audit findings to improve procurement integrity
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Case Study: Review of procurement cycle in a donor-supported infrastructure project
Module 5: Audit Reporting and Communication with Donors
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Structure and components of audit reports
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Reporting findings and recommendations
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Communicating with donors and stakeholders
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Follow-up audits and implementation of audit recommendations
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Capstone Project: Preparing a sample audit report for a donor-funded education project
Course Administration
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development 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 & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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