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• Finance Policy was available but outdated - Revised Policy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

Thank youAny Questions?

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