Objectives and expected contents of the NDs Training on Board Governance - while the trainer/ consultants can add other pertinent topics to the below, the programme should at least aim to cover areas training content on the following areas:

• Equip the participants with knowledge and skills on governance and Board engagement.
• Facilitate understanding of governance principles in federated INGOs.
• Clarify roles of National Directors/executives Vs. Boards as well as Board and committee roles.
• Enhancing board and executive relationships and Navigating Board dynamics
• Aligning governance boards with strategic goals and promoting Board accountability and leadership effectiveness. ss
• Supporting effective board decision making
• Effective governance reporting practices and processes
• Supporting effective board meetings
• Manging diverse Partners and partnership processes in the governance management process

Objectives and expected contents of the NDs Training on Finance for Non-Finance Executives and Partnership management

• Demystifying strategic financial concepts and improving participants' ability to analyze financial performance and contribute to strategic discussions and applying financial insight to make informed strategic and finance decisions.
• Strengthening oversight of financial controls and risk, reporting, audits, and resource stewardship.
• Read and interpret budgets, financial statements, and reports.
• Lead budget planning aligned with strategy and support accountability and transparency in resource management.
• Confidently forecast and monitor the financial outcomes of strategic decisions. 
• Explore the interplay of financial resources and systems for financial management and control, grasp and use financial management techniques including assessing capital budgeting, cash flow, valuation, and risk analysis. 
• Effectively manage the balance between financial sustainability and growth  
• Building and managing effective and strategic partnerships with donors and other stakeholders
• Other strategic topics the consultant deems relevant.

Participants

• A total of about thirty-five participants is expected to participate in this programme, including 25 National Directors and 10 regional management teams from ESAF region. The target group are responsible for strategic financial decisions of their respective Member Associations and offices and have either direct responsibility for governance topics or closely work with the governance structure of their respective offices.

Required skills and experiences:

General requirements:

• Experience training senior executives, preferably in international NGOs or federated governance structures.
• Multiple experiences of working in different political and cultural contexts.
• An excellent collaborative work style, with an openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.
• Experience in coaching for the executive level.
• Expertise in leadership development and excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of top-level leaders.
• Provision of practical tools and actionable insights.