Namibia Red Cross Society

Lessons Learnt with GF

Geneva

03 October 2011

Naemi Heita

Background

• Round 2 HIV and AIDS 2005 – 2010 : USD 2,142,857• Round 5 TB 2006- 2011 – USD 2,296,251• Round 6 – Bed nets • RCC HIV and AIDS 2010- 2016 : USD 1,184,940 (3yrs)• Round 10 – USD 2,781,582 (grant approved ,

negotiations underway)

Opportunities

• Adequate funding • Gives an opportunity to improve NS systems • Presents good opportunity for harmonization of country

implementation strategies • Capacity building for staff and volunteers • Available support from PMU (programmatic and finance)• Sharing of experiences

Proposal Development

• NS to be clear on its areas of interest • Preparations come with tight deadlines ( flexibility) • Highly competitive environment• NS needs to have accurate documentation ( profile

areas of interest ,audited statements) • More staff members need to commit to the process

Programme implementation

• Organizational Assessment conducted before award is given

• Needs clear implementation strategy • Don’t commit to targets that your NS is unable to deliver• Requires proper documentation of all programme

documents• Monitoring plans needs to be clear at all levels• Have clear reporting tools - data are externally verified

at two levels (PMU and LFA) • Adherence to reporting deadlines – not negotiable

Finance & Administration

• Adherence to financial procedures • Evidence of expenses included in the budget –

quotations historical expenses• Strict reporting deadlines• Clear assets management guideline• Update staff contracts (salary survey)

Thank youAny Questions?

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