Module 1: Introduction to Social Protection and Food Security

• Concepts of social protection and food security
• Types of social protection interventions
• The role of social protection in poverty reduction
• The food security and nutrition nexus
• Practical session: Analyzing social protection programs in different contexts

Module 2: Targeting and Beneficiary Selection

• Principles of targeting
• Methods of beneficiary selection
• Proxy means testing
• Community-based targeting
• Practical session: Designing a targeting mechanism for a social protection program

Module 3: Cash Transfer Programs

• Types of cash transfer programs
• Design and implementation of cash transfer programs
• Conditional vs. unconditional cash transfers
• The impact of cash transfer programs
• Practical session: Developing a cash transfer program proposal

Module 4: Food Assistance Programs

• Types of food assistance programs
• Food distribution and food vouchers
• School feeding programs
• Food for work programs
• Practical session: Designing a food assistance program

Module 5: Social Insurance

• Principles of social insurance
• Types of social insurance schemes
• Pension systems
• Unemployment insurance
• Practical session: Analyzing the design of a social insurance scheme

Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Protection Programs

• Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Impact evaluation methodologies
• Data collection and analysis
• Using evaluation findings for program improvement
• Practical session: Developing a monitoring and evaluation plan

Module 7: Policy and Legal Frameworks for Social Protection

• International social security standards
• National social protection policies
• Legal frameworks for social protection
• The role of government and non-governmental actors
• Practical session: Analyzing a national social protection policy

Module 8: Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

• Challenges of social protection in fragile contexts
• Adapting social protection programs to conflict settings
• The role of humanitarian assistance in social protection
• Building resilience through social protection
• Practical session: Designing a social protection program for a fragile state

Module 9: Social Protection and Gender

• Gender dimensions of poverty and vulnerability
• Gender-sensitive social protection design
• Addressing gender inequalities through social protection
• Empowering women through social protection programs
• Practical session: Integrating gender considerations into a social protection program

Module 10: Emerging Trends and Innovations in Social Protection

• Digitalization of social protection
• Shock-responsive social protection
• Graduation approaches
• Universal Basic Income
• Practical session: Evaluating an innovative social protection approach

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588