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Intensive, hands-on training delivered by certified experts — designed for teams that need to be operational from day one.

Programme

Eight modules to strengthen your project teams

Click on a module to discover the detailed programme, learning objectives and methodology.

Module 1 — ARCOP Reform & Dematerialization Challenges

SCS-ACAD-01 3 days (21 hours) Mayors, Secretaries, Technical Directors (DST), PMU officers, economic operators

Senegal's public procurement regulatory framework has undergone a major transformation with the transition from the DCMP to ARCOP. This reform imposes new transparency standards and a mandatory digital transition. This module enables public procurement stakeholders to secure their procedures and master the new digital tools to avoid the risk of rejection or litigation.

Learning objectives

Interpret the new provisions of the Public Procurement Code · Manage the procurement process according to the new thresholds and timelines · Use dematerialization platforms for bid submission and evaluation · Secure digital archiving and traceability of operations.

Programme
Day 1 — The New Regulatory Framework (ARCOP)
  • History and foundations of the reform
  • ARCOP's new mandate: regulation vs. oversight
  • Evolution of procurement and control thresholds
  • New appeal and dispute resolution procedures
Day 2 — Procurement Practice
  • Annual procurement planning (PPM) on the new portal
  • Drafting standard tender documents (DAO)
  • Managing requests for information and price quotes (DRP)
  • Bid evaluation: compliance and selection criteria
Day 3 — Mastering Dematerialization
  • Hands-on workshop on the public procurement portal
  • Managing electronic signatures and data security
  • "Zero Paper": digital archiving and auditability
  • Final case study: full simulation of a dematerialized procedure, from submission to contract award
Methodology & tools

70/30 approach (70% case studies and simulations, 30% theoretical input) · Practical ARCOP guide and "quick reference" summary sheets · Knowledge validation quiz with an SCS Academy Certificate awarded.

Module 2 — Mastering Donor Procedures (EU / AFD / GIZ)

SCS-ACAD-02 4 days (28 hours) Project managers, finance directors, consultants

Working with international donors (European Union, AFD, GIZ) requires specific procedural rigour. This module offers a complete immersion in procedure guides, notably PRAG for the EU. The aim is to remove the technical barriers that hinder access to funds and eliminate the risk of ineligible expenditure during audits.

Learning objectives

Decode international procedure guides (Focus on PRAG for the EU) · Build a budget compliant with AFD and GIZ requirements · Manage a project cycle (design, implementation, closure) according to international standards · Prepare an audit file without risk of financial correction.

Programme
Day 1 — The Donor Ecosystem & Logical Framework
  • Overview of donors in Senegal: priorities and modes of intervention
  • The Logical Framework Matrix: the essential tool (objectives, indicators, sources of verification)
  • Theory of change: aligning your strategy with donor expectations
Day 2 — Procurement Procedures (PRAG)
  • Introduction to the Practical Guide to Contract Procedures (PRAG)
  • Nationality and origin rules
  • Thresholds and contract types: services, supplies, works, grants
  • Composition of an international evaluation committee
Day 3 — Financial Management & Expenditure Eligibility
  • Developing multi-donor budgets (co-financing)
  • Managing supporting documents: proof of expenditure
  • Exchange rates and cash flow management
  • Financial reporting: from bookkeeping to the final report
Day 4 — Narrative Reporting, Monitoring & Audit
  • Drafting results-oriented progress reports
  • Data collection and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Preparing for the end-of-project audit
  • Final case study: simulation of a closure report for the European Union
Methodology & tools

Analysis of real documents (signed financing agreements) · SCS toolkit: report templates, automated Excel dashboards · Field expertise: lessons learned from real audits faced by Senegalese local authorities.

Module 3 — Techniques for Mobilizing External Financing for Territories

SCS-ACAD-03 Fundraising teams

From identifying funding windows to drafting bankable applications: a practical course for teams responsible for fundraising, complementary to the donor procedures covered in Module 2.

Module 4 — Local Governance & Participatory Democracy

SCS-ACAD-04 3 days (21 hours) Local elected officials, community development officers, NGOs

A local authority's legitimacy rests on its ability to include citizens in the decision-making process. This module teaches how to turn citizen participation from a legal obligation into a genuine lever of territorial performance.

Learning objectives

Facilitate consultation bodies (neighborhood councils, management committees) · Master participatory budgeting tools · Manage local-level mediation and use conflicts.

Summary programme
Day 1
  • Legal framework of decentralization and participation challenges
Day 2
  • Facilitation methodologies (planning workshops, focus groups)
Day 3
  • Setting up and monitoring a participatory Local Development Plan (LDP)

Module 5 — Project Engineering & Territorial Audit

SCS-ACAD-05 4 days (28 hours) Technical directors, management controllers, infrastructure managers

Before launching a project, it is crucial to diagnose the territory's capacities. This module trains participants in the rigorous assessment of services and the technical structuring of projects to ensure their feasibility and profitability.

Learning objectives

Conduct an organizational and technical audit of municipal services · Design pre-feasibility studies (technical and financial) · Manage the life cycle of an infrastructure project (sanitation, mobility).

Summary programme
Day 1
  • Territorial audit methodology (diagnostic and data collection tools)
Day 2
  • Design engineering: from diagnosis to specifications
Day 3
  • Financial viability analysis and partnership structuring
Day 4
  • Management and quality control of works execution

Module 6 — Citizen Participation Engineering & Inclusive Governance

SCS-ACAD-06 3 days (21 hours)
Objective

Master collective intelligence facilitation tools to co-design local public policies and ensure the social acceptability of infrastructure projects.

Programme
Day 1
  • Legal framework for participation in Senegal (Local Authorities Code) and structuring of bodies (neighborhood councils, management committees)
Day 2
  • Facilitation techniques for participatory planning workshops (participatory budgeting, focus groups, citizen mapping)
Day 3
  • Development, monitoring and evaluation of highly inclusive community LDPs. Case study: simulation of a neighborhood assembly in Guet Ndar

Module 7 — Operational Management of Decentralized Cooperation

SCS-ACAD-07 3 days (21 hours)
Objective

Design, manage and secure international partnerships (North-South / South-South) in line with the requirements of elected officials and international platforms.

Programme
Day 1
  • Mapping decentralized cooperation stakeholders (FAMSI, France Urbaine, United Cities and Local Governments – UCLG) and the contractual framework
Day 2
  • Negotiating and drafting multi-stakeholder memoranda of understanding and financing agreements
Day 3
  • Institutional reporting engineering: producing narrative impact reports and managing political accountability

Module 8 — Strategic Planning and Territorial Development

SCS-ACAD-08 4 days (28 hours)
Objective

Master the methodologies for developing Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) aligned with ADM Senegal expertise and climate challenges.

Programme
Day 1
  • Conducting in-depth territorial diagnostics (sanitation, mobility, climate vulnerability)
Day 2
  • Formulating the strategic vision and financial programming of the Three-Year Investment Plan (TIP)
Day 3
  • Organizational audit and capacity-building of municipal technical departments for plan execution
Day 4
  • Complete case study: structuring the matrix of an MDP resilient to coastal erosion
Format

Designed for operational teams

Intensive format

Short, dense sessions designed to get you back to operations quickly.

Certified experts

Trainers who have themselves managed internationally funded projects.

Tailor-made

Modules adaptable to your organization's schedule and specific needs.

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