A 6 DAY NGO’s AND GOVERNMENT DONOR FUNDED PROJECTS SEMINAR WITH CPD HOURS TO BE HELD AT CORRIDOR SPRINGS HOTEL – ARUSHA FROM 12TH TO 17TH MAY 2025 WITH ONE DAY NGORONGORO TOUR

Auditax International is pleased to invite you to a comprehensive six-day training seminar to be held in May 2025 at Corridor Springs Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. This intensive training is designed to enhance the management and oversight of NGO and government donor-funded projects. It will provide participants with practical strategies and up-to-date knowledge to address key challenges in fundraising, project implementation, financial management, compliance, and reporting in the Tanzanian context.

This seminar is tailored for a professional audience working with NGOs, government projects, and donor-funded initiatives. We welcome Executive Directors, Country Managers, Finance Managers, Accountants, Assistant Accountants, Internal Auditors, Fundraising staff, as well as relevant government officials, finance professionals and other interested parties seeking to strengthen their skills in these areas. Participants will be awarded training certificates and CPD hours.

Topics to be covered include:

1. Fundraising Strategies for Tanzanian NGOs and Government Projects – Developing effective fundraising approaches to achieve organizational objectives and fulfill project mandates in Tanzania.
2. Procedures for Management of Donor Funds in Tanzania – Best practices for managing donor-funded project finances, including compliance requirements for major donors such as the World Bank (IDA), AfDB, EU, FCDO, SIDA, BMZ/GIZ/KfW, UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, WFP), JICA, Global Affairs Canada, USAID, and NORAD.
3. Improving Internal Audit in NGOs and Donor-Funded Projects – Strengthening internal audit functions to ensure accountability and effective oversight in NGO operations and donor-funded programs.
4. Forensic and Fraud Investigations in Donor-Funded Projects – Techniques for detecting and investigating fraud and financial irregularities in projects supported by international donors, within the Tanzanian regulatory framework.
5. Risk Management in NGOs and Government Donor-Funded Projects – Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in NGOs and government projects, including financial, operational, and compliance risks specific to donor-funded activities.
6. Taxes Applicable in NGOs and Donor Funded Projects – Overview of tax obligations and exemptions for NGOs in Tanzania, managing tax risks, and best practices for handling Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) audits, assessments, and objections.
7. ESG Reporting for NGOs and the Public Sector – Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards and how NGOs and public sector entities in Tanzania can integrate ESG considerations into their reporting and operations.
8. Overview of IPSAS and Recent IPSAS Updates – An overview of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) framework and recent updates, with guidance on implementing IPSAS in NGO financial reporting and public sector accounts.

Seminar sessions will run each day from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, allowing ample time for interactive discussions and Q&A. Participants will have opportunities to engage with experienced instructors, share insights with peers, and apply the concepts through practical exercises and case studies.

We believe this seminar will greatly benefit your organization by strengthening staff capacity in addressing funding challenges, managing donor funds and improving governance and accountability. We encourage interested participants to register early, as space is limited.

We look forward to your participation in this key training.

Fees and payment:

TZS 900,000 per person (VAT inclusive)-including lunch. Payments should be through bank deposit to Account no:  0150303162800, CRDB Bank, Account Name:  Auditax International or by cheque payable to Auditax International and delivered to our offices:  Dar es Salaam: Auditax House, 3^rd Floor, Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni. Confirmation: Kindly confirm attendance by calling +255 719 878490 / +255 752 559964 or Email:  info@auditaxinternational.co.tz

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