Namibia Red Cross Society Lessons Learnt with GF Geneva 05 October 2011 Naemi Heita.
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Namibia Red Cross Society
Lessons Learnt with GF
Geneva
05 October 2011
Naemi Heita
Proposal Development
• Senior management commitment • Transparent process • Recognition of the NS capacity by different stakeholders• Strategic Plan – with clear strategic directions• Support from IFRC
Programme Management
• HIV and AIDS has a clear strategy at organizational level• Motivated programme staff• NS agreed to realistic targets – based on past years
performance • Monitoring system was in place - not harmonised –
PMU and IFRC supported the capacity building at all levels.
• Translation of reporting tools in local language• With TB , standard monitoring tools were developed for
all SRs• PMU – Supported TB Training Curriculum Development • External evaluations conducted
Improvements to date……
• Grants Management Manual• NS Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - Clear reporting deadlines - Standardized reporting tools - Improvement in data quality check – verifications• PMER focal person – critical • Improved communication between coordinator and
project accountant – need to explain variances• Director ‘s forum – feedback on performances of all SRs
(attended by the SG)
Finance and Administration
• Finance Policy was available but outdated - Revised Policy
• Asset Management guidelines• Procurement Guidelines • Fleet Management Policy • Human Resource Policy (Clear staff contracts; PMS)
Organizational Development
• Building strong partnership is key • Inclusion of branch development aspects• Volunteer Management Policy• Governing board support - contingent fund –just in case• Strong emphasis resource mobilization
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