Short Course

Proposal Development Course

Description

Dr. Nur Ali Mohamud is a highly experienced Public Policy, Health Systems, and Governance Specialist with over 17 years of experience in humanitarian and development programmes.

He has extensive expertise in proposal development, project design, and resource mobilization, having developed numerous successful project proposals, concept notes, and programme designs, as well as reviewed a wide range of proposals submitted to government institutions and UN agencies. His professional experience spans work with the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF, WFP, and World Bank–funded programmes, where he has contributed to large-scale policy and programme development. As a facilitator, he brings strong practical insight and mentorship, enabling participants to develop high-quality, competitive, and fundable proposals aligned with donor expectations.

This Course Included

  • Duration

  • 1 Months (4 Weeks).

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

  • Flexible learning schedule combining theory and practice.

  • Skill Level

    Advance
  • Language

    Somali, English
  • Certificate

    After Completed
  • Course Information
  • Instructor

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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