Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational … [Read more...] about Human Resource Management for NGOs
Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know … [Read more...] about Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs
How to write a standard employment contract
Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization. The employment contract comprises of the … [Read more...] about How to write a standard employment contract
KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
This is the call for grants applications from interested applicants to apply for the Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund. The Kenya Community Development Foundation has issued this “competitive grant scheme for youth-led organizations proposing innovative project ideas on how to contribute to … [Read more...] about KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund
Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment
NGOs, governmental agencies, multilateral organizations, research firms and academic institutes in the Sub-Saharan Africa can submit proposals for the Inaugural Call for Proposals: Youth Entrepreneurship under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment. The Fund has been set up by the Youth … [Read more...] about Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment
Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy believes in the fact that some of the most ingenious and practical ideas for developing cleaner, sustainable energy solutions come from communities in the developing world. In this context, it seeks to award small enterprises in Africa, Asia and Latin America … [Read more...] about Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011
Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?
How to find the cause of the problem we are seeing around us One of the ways to analyze a problem or trying to find the cause of the problem is to ask oneself: “Why this is happening?” By continuously asking oneself this question, we can reach out to the cause of the problem. There can be many … [Read more...] about Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?
What is the difference between formal economy and informal economy?
Mr. ABC gets a job at a software company. His letter of appointment is enclosed with a contract explaining his job responsibilities. He gets a fixed salary in addition to incentives based upon his qualifications and experience. He works in an organized environment where his colleagues enjoy similar … [Read more...] about What is the difference between formal economy and informal economy?
What is Informal Economy?
The term, “Informal Economy” was first used by Keith Hart (Informal Income Opportunities and Urban Employment in Ghana” in Journal of Modern African Studies) during the 1970s to describe the temporary economic strategies adopted by migrant workers in Ghana. Over time, various definitions have come … [Read more...] about What is Informal Economy?
Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net
Although only public libraries in developing and transition countries are allowed to apply for this call, other organizations interested in this field, can partner and jointly submit proposals with them. The opportunity is provided by eIFL.net (Electronic Information for Libraries) Public Library … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net
