2018 Implementation Tips for USAID Partners

 

Governance

Governance, Management and the Role of a Board of Directors

Recruiting an Effective, Diverse, and Inclusive Board of Directors

An Overview of Strategic Planning

 

Financial Management

Overview of Financial Management

Pipelines and Burn Rates

Understanding Fluctuating Exchange Rates

Cost Share

Sharing Costs Across Projects vs. Shared or Indirect Project Costs

Foreign Tax (VAT) Reporting

Requesting USG Funds Using SF-270

SF-425: Completing Your USG Financial Status Reporting Form

Annual Audit Requirements

 

Human Resources

Human Resources Policy Essentials for Recipients of USAID Funding

Putting HR Policies into Practice

Supportive Supervision

Performance Appraisals

Key Personnel

Engaging Volunteers to Strengthen Your Organization

 

Program Management

Using Your Workplan as a Management Tool

Managing Subrecipients Under a USAID Cooperative Agreement

You and Your USAID Team

Managing Your Relationship with Your Donors

Engaging and Connecting with Your Community

Reporting Project Progress and Results

Faith-Based Organizations and USG Funding

Project Close Out - Required Reports and Actions

Project Close Out - Timeline

 

Compliance

Overview of Procurement Policies

Procurement Processes and Allowability

Procurement: Solicitation and Selection

Procurement: Restricted & Prohibited Items

Procurement: Source and Vendor Restrictions, Geographic Codes and Waivers

Vehicle Procurement

Excluded Parties and Terrorism Searches

Meeting USAID Branding and Marking Requirements

Travel Expenses and Reimbursement

Gifts to and Lobbying USG Employees

USAID Environmental Requirements: Environmental Impact Assessment

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

Using Evidence to Inform All Stages of the Project Cycle

Key Features of M&E

Managing Targets

 

External Relations

Developing a Marketing Communication Plan

Connecting with Prospective Partners and Funders

Telling Success Stories to Demonstrate your Impact