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)