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Finance and Administration Finance Policy was available but outdated - Revised Policy Asset Management guidelines Procurement Guidelines Fleet Management Policy Human Resource Policy (Clear staff contracts; PMS)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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