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DARA Institute is a dynamic organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities through practical education, skills development, and research-driven solutions. By integrating multiple sectors such as technology, health, governance, and livelihoods, it delivers hands-on training and evidence-based programs that promote sustainable development. Working in partnership with governments, NGOs, and private sector actors, the Institute focuses on creating inclusive, real-world impact and long-term social and economic growth.

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Proposal Development Course

Description

This is a guided, practical, and intensive training programme designed to equip participants with the skills to develop and review high-quality, competitive proposals for humanitarian and development projects. The course focuses on real-world donor requirements, logical frameworks, budgeting, and evidence-based proposal writing, enabling participants to respond effectively to funding opportunities from donors such as UN agencies, international NGOs, and development partners.

Many proposals fail due to unclear problem definition, weak alignment with donor priorities, poor logical design, unrealistic budgeting, and insufficient justification. This training directly addresses these challenges by providing hands-on, practical learning in project design, structured proposal development, and donor compliance, empowering participants to transform ideas into clear, coherent, and fundable proposals with a higher likelihood of success.

In addition, participants will benefit from post-training mentorship support, where facilitators provide guidance, feedback, and technical support to help refine real proposals, strengthen applications, and enhance success in securing funding opportunities.

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  • Duration

  • 1 Months (4 Weeks).

  • Sessions: twice a week – 2 hours/session.



  • Flexible learning schedule combining theory and practice.


  • Schedule

    May, 2026

  • Skill Level

    Advance

  • Language

    Somali, English

  • Certificate

    After Completed

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Delivery Method

  • Virtual / Online: Live interactive sessions, case studies and assignments

  • Physical (Limited Seats): Face-to-face sessions with group work, role plays and practical exercises

Eligibility / Requirements

  • Basic understanding of development or humanitarian programmes

  • Ability to read and write in English

  • Access to a computer and internet

  • Motivation to complete assignments and participate actively

Deliverables

Participants will deliver the following:

  • Attendance: Participation in all training sessions

  • Assignments: Practical exercises after each module

  • Tests: Periodic assessments to evaluate learning progress

  • Final Proposal: Development of a complete, donor-ready proposal

Who is this Course For

  • Government staff involved in planning and project development

  • NGO and CSO professionals

  • Programme and project officers

  • Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff

  • Graduates seeking careers in humanitarian and development sectors

  • Consultants and proposal writers

Course Objectives - What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Introduction to Proposal Development Process

  • Understand donor landscapes, requirements and funding mechanisms

  • Conduct needs assessments and problem analysis

  • Develop strong problem statements and justifications

  • Apply Logical Framework Approach (Logframe) and Theory of Change

  • Design SMART objectives, outputs, and outcomes

  • Develop detailed project workplans and implementation strategies

  • Prepare realistic and donor-compliant budgets

  • Integrate cross-cutting themes (gender, equity, inclusion, sustainability)

  • Engage stakeholders effectively, ensuring coordination and co-creation throughout the proposal development

  • Write complete, high-quality proposals aligned with donor templates

  • Review and improve proposals for competitiveness

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