Due Diligence for Local and International Partners Training Course
Introduction
The Due Diligence for Local and International Partners Training Course equips humanitarian and development professionals with the skills and tools required to assess and manage partner risk effectively. As organizations expand their operations through local implementing partners, consortia, and international alliances, due diligence becomes essential for safeguarding funds, ensuring compliance, and maintaining program integrity. This course provides a structured approach to evaluating partners’ financial capacity, governance structures, legal status, and operational capabilities, aligning with donor standards and organizational risk frameworks.
This SEO-friendly training is ideal for finance, compliance, program, and partnership staff responsible for vetting, selecting, and monitoring implementing partners. Participants will gain practical experience in conducting pre-award assessments, reviewing partner policies and systems, and developing risk mitigation plans. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to make informed partnering decisions and establish accountability in multi-actor project environments.
Duration:
5 days
Target Audience
Compliance officers, grants managers, finance professionals, partnership coordinators, program managers, MEAL specialists, and donor liaison staff
Objectives:
- Understand the principles and processes of due diligence for local and international partners
- Learn to assess financial, legal, and programmatic risks
- Develop tools and frameworks for partner screening and onboarding
- Strengthen accountability, transparency, and risk mitigation in partnerships
- Align due diligence practices with donor compliance and organizational policy
Course Modules
- Introduction to Due Diligence in Humanitarian Settings
- Purpose and importance of due diligence
- Types of partnerships and risk profiles
- Common due diligence frameworks and standards
- Internal vs. external due diligence approaches
- Impact of weak due diligence on programs and funding
- Legal and Registration Compliance
- Verifying legal status and registration documents
- Reviewing organizational structure and governance
- Cross-border legal considerations
- Anti-terrorism and sanctions screening
- Identifying politically exposed persons (PEPs)
- Financial Capacity and Internal Controls
- Assessing financial systems and reporting capabilities
- Evaluating budget management and expenditure tracking
- Reviewing audit history and financial statements
- Examining internal controls and segregation of duties
- Identifying red flags in financial documentation
- Programmatic Capacity and Technical Competence
- Reviewing past performance and project delivery
- Evaluating staffing, systems, and sector expertise
- Monitoring and evaluation systems review
- Technical proposal and budget alignment
- Field visits and operational assessments
- Governance, Ethics, and Safeguarding
- Organizational values, leadership, and transparency
- Reviewing policies on safeguarding and whistleblowing
- Code of conduct and anti-fraud frameworks
- Board oversight and leadership accountability
- Preventing conflicts of interest
- Risk Rating and Mitigation Planning
- Developing a partner risk rating matrix
- Mapping risk levels to due diligence requirements
- Creating tailored risk mitigation strategies
- Enhancing capacity-building and partner support
- Documenting and tracking mitigation follow-up
- Donor and Institutional Compliance Requirements
- Overview of donor-specific due diligence checklists
- Aligning due diligence with grant agreements
- Compliance with anti-bribery and corruption standards
- Required documentation and evidence for audits
- Reporting and disclosure practices
- Practical Tools and Case Simulations
- Partner screening checklist development
- Pre-award assessment exercises
- Risk scenario workshops and mitigation planning
- Role play: due diligence interview simulation
- Final group review and toolkit customization
CERTIFICATION
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
TRAINING VENUE
- Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
- Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Due Diligence For Local And International Partners Training Course in Myanmar
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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