How NGOs can develop their Organizational Profiles

Organizational profile is a necessary document that gives an introduction to the organization. It is a basic requirement and in the absence of brochures and other promotional material, this could be a single source of marketing document for an NGO. This could also be the first sample of promotional material developed when the . . . → Read More: How NGOs can develop their Organizational Profiles

The UNDEF Application Form: Sixth Round of Funding

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) Application Form is available through the On-line Project Proposal System (OPPS) at the UNDEF website. This means that only online applications can be submitted (applications via email, fax or post will not be accepted). The OPPS opens on 15 November and closes on 31 December. Make sure . . . → Read More: The UNDEF Application Form: Sixth Round of Funding

Environmental Excellence Awards Program

International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites nominations for various awards . . . → Read More: Environmental Excellence Awards Program

University of Glasgow seeks papers for the international conference “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors”

Glasgow Human Rights Network at the University of Glasgow is hosting second international conference on the theme “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors” . . . → Read More: University of Glasgow seeks papers for the international conference “Protecting Human Rights: Duties and Responsibilities of States and Non-State Actors”

Proposal Format for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

The Annex A of the application form for UNFPII Small Grants Programme comprises of the Background, Rationale, Objectives, Strategy, Results & Sustainability, Partnerships, Monitoring and Evaluation and Detailed Budget Proposal. We will go through these sections one by one.

In the Background Information, main details about the project and the organization are requested. . . . → Read More: Proposal Format for the Trust Fund’s Small Grants Programme on Indigenous Issues

The Performance Appraisal Form

Appraising of the performance of the staff can consider not only the job outputs of the staff but also his/her personal qualities and behavior. In order to appraise the staff, the supervisor has to keep the Annual Performance Plan and the Monthly Work Plan as references to evaluate the performance. An important component . . . → Read More: The Performance Appraisal Form

Staff Performance Needs

Different staff members perform differently, but it is also true that all of them have the potential to work and perform well. It is for the organization to tap this potential and use it for overall growth. The following format can be used after the Performance Appraisal and can be integrated in the . . . → Read More: Staff Performance Needs

Format for Project Proposal for the Trust Fund Call for Proposals under the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

The application form has a Summary Sheet and application format to be submitted by the applicants. The components of the proposal are:

Name and address of organization, including telephone/fax numbers, email address and name and title of contact person Banking information of organization including bank name and address and name of the bank . . . → Read More: Format for Project Proposal for the Trust Fund Call for Proposals under the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff

Writing job descriptions for staff is a necessary part of a well-managed human resource management system. However, often NGOs ignore to define the role of their staffs even after they join the organization for work. Maintaining job descriptions not only reflect the effectiveness of the organization’s human resource policy, they also lay out . . . → Read More: A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff

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Before writing a job description for the staff, it is important to ensure that all tasks are covered. The following questions will help in preparing the job description:

What is the purpose of appointing the staff? For a project or for administrative work? What are the assignments or duties to be covered by the staff? . . . → Read More: A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -2

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Sample Job Description: Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: (City/Town)

Date of Joining: April 2010

Reporting to: Director

Summary:  The organization is currently implementing a project on community-based healthcare with the support of the (donor) and it is seeking to appoint a . . . → Read More: A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -3

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Sample Job Description: Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: (City/Town)

Date of Joining: April 2010

Reporting to: Director

Summary:  The organization works for the upliftment of the poor and the disadvantaged communities in (project area) by increasing their access to resources and . . . → Read More: A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -4

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Sample Job Description: Communications & Fundraising Officer

Job Title: Communications & Fundraising Officer

Location: (City/Town)

Date of Joining: April 2010

Reporting to: Director

Summary:  The mission of the organization is to promote human rights, mitigate conflict and build peaceful societies in the (region). It works closely with communities to build upon their awareness . . . → Read More: A Simple Format for NGOs to write Job Descriptions for their Staff -5

Concept Paper Format and other Important Instructions under USAID’s Development Grants Program

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Concept paper format and other important instructions for NGOs submitting proposals to USAID’s Development Grants Program

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001. www.grants.gov

All Concept Papers must be:

A maximum of five (5) pages; Typed, single space on letter size, not legal size, paper; 12 font size; Written . . . → Read More: Concept Paper Format and other Important Instructions under USAID’s Development Grants Program

Concept Paper Format and Submission for USAID’s Development Grants Program

NGOs submitting concept papers under USAID’s Development Grants Program should follow these guidelines:

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001. www.grants.gov

“Concept Papers must include the following three (3) components. Please organize the concept paper according to the outline below.

a. Cover Page

USAID . . . → Read More: Concept Paper Format and Submission for USAID’s Development Grants Program

What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

The Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration (PRM) at the United States Department of State has recently issued general guidelines, referred to as ‘FY 2010 General NGO Guidelines for Overseas Assistance,’ for NGOs applying and responding to various funding announcements to be released in the year 2010. The purpose of these guidelines is . . . → Read More: What do NGOs ‘need’ to apply for the Funding Support from the US Government’s Bureau of Population, Refugee and Migration?

The Actual Proposal

Previous A general format of the proposal consists of the following parts:

1. Problem Statement 2. Rationale or Justification for implementing the Project 3. Project Goal & Objectives 4. Strategy & Activities 5. Results: Outputs and Outcomes 6. Budget

This basic format of a proposal has expanded covering many concepts and issues, confronting project funding . . . → Read More: The Actual Proposal

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