Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Management in Donor Funded Projects

• Overview of financial management principles for donor-funded projects
• Understanding the role of financial management in project success
• Key stakeholders and their responsibilities
• Practical Exercise: Identifying financial management challenges in donor projects

Module 2: Budgeting for Donor Funded Projects

• Techniques for developing project budgets
• Understanding different budgeting methods (line-item, performance-based, etc.)
• Aligning budgets with project objectives and donor expectations
• Case Study: Developing a budget for a hypothetical donor-funded project

Module 3: Financial Reporting Requirements

• Overview of financial reporting standards and donor requirements
• Types of financial reports required by donors (narrative vs. financial)
• Best practices for preparing and presenting financial reports
• Practical Exercise: Creating a financial report for a donor-funded project

Module 4: Compliance and Accountability

• Understanding donor compliance requirements and regulations
• Implementing internal controls for financial accountability
• Strategies for ensuring compliance with financial policies
• Real-life Project: Developing a compliance framework for donor-funded projects

Module 5: Financial Monitoring and Evaluation

• Techniques for financial monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial management
• Reporting outcomes and impacts to donors
• Case Study: Evaluating the financial performance of a donor-funded project