REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS

REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WORK

Effective reports are essential in any project M&E system. This course equips you with the practical tools and skills you need to produce reports that:

• Lead to action.
• Support informed project decision-making.
• Help steer projects towards measurable results for communities.

This training is for anyone in working in relief, humanitarian or development contexts who is involved with data collection, analysis or reporting. You will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure your reports have more impact. Gain the expertise to:

• SET REPORTING OBJECTIVES: Learn how to define clear reporting objectives by understanding the reader’s expectations. Understand how to deconstruct the report template / TOR so you can manage complex reports and team reporting efforts.
• GET TO GRIPS WITH DATA: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Unlock your ability to map valuable holistic insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
• PLAN & ORGANIZE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows you to build your writing around its objectives. Acquire the skills to organize your ideas persuasively, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: Master the art of clear communication and learn techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND EFFICIENCY: This training offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, giving you the tools and skills to create high-quality reports consistently.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Your reports will contribute to better-managed, responsive projects and improved results.
• ELEVATE YOUR DONOR RELATIONS: Forge stronger relationships with your donors through well-organized, clear and persuasive reports.

COURSE PROCESS

Our course is designed to fit into your schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. This is a combination of dynamic live sessions conducted using ZOOM and off-line self study. Here's what you can expect:

• LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL TRAINING MATERIALS: As soon as you sign up you get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials - downloadable course videos, worksheets and extra resource materials.
• DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS: Engage in five interactive weekly live sessions conducted via Zoom (and recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Each week we meet live for around 60 minutes to discuss the application of the tools and explore any questions.
• PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK: After completing the course, you'll have the opportunity to submit a report for personalized feedback. We will provide valuable insights to help you refine your skills and achieve greater impact.
• CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your expertise in Reporting Skills and Professional Writing.

MEETING SCHEDULE

• Meeting 1: Wednesday 12 June 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 2: Wednesday 19 June 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 3: Wednesday 26 June 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 4: Wednesday 3 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 5: Wednesday 10 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC

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Assignment deadline for feedback: 30 July 2024