Organization: InsideNGO
Registration deadline: 08 Oct 2017
Starting date: 09 Oct 2017
Ending date: 11 Oct 2017
OVERVIEW
This three-day workshop is designed to stimulate critical thinking about and effective decision making for USAID contract implementation. If your organization is new to contracts, or if you are a prime contractor partnering with NGOs that are new to contracts, this workshop will give you key insights into deciding strategically whether or not to bid on contracts, how to conduct a thorough review of the Request for Proposal, and where your organization may be at risk. Facilitated by experts in a highly participatory manner, this course delivers the knowledge and the tools you need to effectively administer USAID contracts as well as contracts issued by other US Federal agencies.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
In addition to individual participants, InsideNGO encourages teams of employees to attend this workshop together. Staff who will benefit include:
- Finance and administrative staff, including finance officers, controllers, accountants, and compliance managers
- Program staff
- Business development staff
- Independent auditors
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- This workshop explores USAID contracts and helps your organization avoid risks and prepare for success. You will learn how to:
- Articulate the differences between US Government Assistance and Acquisition funding
- Distinguish between the various types of contracts
- Manage relationships with USAID and/or other funders
- Work within contract terms and applicable regulations
- Administer key contract terms and conditions, such as approvals, source/nationality, audit, and subcontracting
- Practice close-out planning from field and home office perspectives
- Utilize reference tools for understanding day-to-day management of contracts
THE INSIDENGO ADVANTAGE
For 40 years, InsideNGO has been “inside” the NGO community, supporting organizations as they address the world’s most pressing social issues. We are widely recognized as the leader in US government assistance compliance training. Our training activities are designed to help you and your organization build capacity, strengthen decision-making, develop more efficient systems, and identify effective solutions to important challenges. Our learning programs are modeled on the best practices in adult learning. In today’s complex operating environment, learning has never been more important, and we take great pride in being your partner in professional and organizational development.
How to register:
Registration requires filling out a form that includes information such as your job title, organization, area of responsibility, and form of payment. If you have questions, please contact workshops@insidengo.org.