The Assortis Training Academy (ASTAC) provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to excel in the world of development aid procurement
.Whether you’re an expert seeking to enhance your skills or an organization aiming to navigate complex donor procedures, our Academy has something for you.
Short and Focused Learning: Delve into the inner workings of international donor procurement, all condensed into captivating and short video pills.
Fundamental pills are an introduction to the procurement environment. Ideal for novice professionals, these videos offer concrete examples and useful tips for successfully navigating the vast landscape of international tendering
The intermediate/advanced level training videos are designed to strengthen the skills on international tendering and procurement rules exploring in detail the most complex topics
Engage with Experts: Experience interactive and insightful digital trainings with experienced trainers, empowering you to navigate the complexities of international procurement. A certificate of participation will be issued to the participant at the end of each live training.
Whether you're working on bidding, networking, or looking for partners and experts, we offer you the most relevant knowledge.
Choose between on-demand recorded pills or interactive live trainings with real-time feedback.
Single Pill | 39 € | |
Package of 3 Pills |
110 € (Standard Price)
98 € (Promo Price)
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Note: once finalized the purchase the pill will be available in your Assortis account: you will have 7 days to finish the watching. |
Single Session: | 95 € per participant | |
Package of 3 Sessions |
250 € (Promo Price)
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Note: Live trainings will take place with a minimum of 8 participants. |
This specialised e-training course is designed to equip project managers with the essential knowledge and practical tools required to ensure the smooth, compliant, and effective implementation of Technical Assistance (TA) projects funded by the European Union, specifically within the INTPA and NEAR frameworks. Anchored in the Practical Guide (PRAG) to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions, the course provides both foundational and operational insights to avoid errors and ensure full alignment with contractual obligations.
The course aims to provide project managers with a comprehensive understanding of the PRAG framework, contractual nuances, and procedural expectations of EU-funded service contracts. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to manage TA projects with confidence, accuracy, and accountability.
This course is intended for project managers responsible for designing, managing, and implementing donor-funded international development projects, whether based in field operations or at the headquarters of consultancy, engineering, or implementing agencies.
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the project development cycle and the principles of EU external cooperation.
Produced and provided by Arkipelago SARL, the training is delivered by Filipe Santos through a structured sequence of ten modules, each comprising concise recorded video lessons (5–10 minutes per topic), presented in English with English subtitles. The course concludes with a series of self-assessment quizzes, enabling participants to consolidate their learning and obtain a certificate of completion.
Participants will have access to the training platform for 15 days from their initial login.
1) What is the useful information on EU Programming and financing?
2) What are the rules on selection criteria?
3) Evaluation of offers – CVs:
3) Applicable rules at the moment of the award:
4) Obligations and limits of the contracting authority during the implementation
5) The use of incidental expenditure
6) Modifications:
7) Experts:
8) Reports and invoices
9) Audits obligations
10) Pre-Litigation and how to deal in case of an unsolved issue
This course serves as both a practical and strategic guide, strengthening the capacity of project managers to navigate the complexities of EU service contracts with precision and assurance.
Register here: https://arkipelago-training.eu/registration/?ld_register_id=100390
Explore EBRD's procurement procedures in this insightful video, uncovering their meticulous procurement practices, inclusive bidding approaches, and emphasis on fostering responsible supplier relationships
Discover the streamlined and transparent procurement procedures implemented by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in this informative video. Gain insights into EIB's procurement policies, tendering processes, and the principles guiding their engagement with suppliers
Dive into the world of UNDP's procurement procedures through this informative video. Gain insights into their rigorous tendering processes, robust contract management, and emphasis on integrity and accountability, promoting efficient resource allocation for global development
Explore the efficient procurement procedures instituted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Uncover the USAID's procurement strategies, tendering methodologies, project cycle, and more.
Delve into the streamlined procurement processes established by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Unearth MCC's procurement strategies, tendering methodologies, project cycle, and additional insights into their procurement.
Examine GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) enhanced procurement procedures, including their strategies, tendering methods, project life cycle, and overall procurement practices.
Explore the refined procurement procedures implemented by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Investigate ADB's procurement strategies, tendering approaches, project life cycle, and further elucidate on their procurement practices.
In today's global landscape, managing remote teams has become the norm, but unlocking their full potential requires more than just video calls and emails.
Leading teams across borders calls for a deep understanding of motivation, purpose, and cultural dynamics.
In this session, you will discover how to elevate your remote team's performance by fostering connection, commitment, and cohesion, no matter where your team members are located.
You will learn how to:
Engineer in Agriculture & Food Industry (ISAB) with an M.Sc. in Management & Marketing (Cranfield), Ghita BENKIRANE has held key roles in Quality Management across four continents. Senior Expert for WB, UN, EU & ISO, founder of AFNOR Morocco, and creator of Art&Management, she drives change using neuroscience, creativity & Design Thinking to foster innovation and human-centric leadership.
Development and cooperation projects operate in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Without a clear strategic framework, organizations risk misalignment between their goals, activities, and impact. The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a powerful tool for translating strategy into measurable objectives, ensuring that resources are used effectively to drive meaningful change.
What You Will Gain:
?This session will provide practical insights on how to:
By the end of this session, participants will have a structured approach to measuring impact and improving decision-making within their development projects.
Thomas Okore is an international management consultant with 25+ years of experience, including roles at PwC, Accenture, and as an independent advisor for AU, UN, USAID, EU, GIZ, World Bank, and WHO. Specializing in strategy, performance, change, capacity building,and with years of university teaching experience he has trained government senior officials, corporate leaders, and top consultanting firms.
In this course we will introduce the fundamental principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in humanitarian action, emphasizing why DEI is a life-saving approach rather than just a quality marker. Participants will explore key concepts such as intersectionality, equity vs equality, and barriers to inclusion in crisis contexts. Additionally, the session will provide an overview of practical tools for mainstreaming DEI across the humanitarian program cycle (needs assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring). We will have room for questions and/or a brief debate with participants at the end of the presentation.
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Atria Mier and Raquel González Maldonado are senior experts in gender, human rights, and governance. With over 30 years of combined experience across humanitarian and development contexts, they have advised UN agencies, EU bodies and civil society actors on GBV, civic space, and protection strategies in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Successful proposals are not just about facts, they are about connecting with people’s emotions and decision-making processes.
In this course, you will learn how to leverage neuroscience to design business proposals and projects that truly resonate with your stakeholders and drive action.
Learn to design business proposals that resonate and convert:
Engineer in Agriculture & Food Industry (ISAB) with an M.Sc. in Management & Marketing (Cranfield), Ghita BENKIRANE has held key roles in Quality Management across four continents. Senior Expert for WB, UN, EU & ISO, founder of AFNOR Morocco, and creator of Art&Management, she drives change using neuroscience, creativity & Design Thinking to foster innovation and human-centric leadership.
This session will provide an overview of the current humanitarian architecture, exploring how crisis response is structured and coordinated at the global, regional, and national levels. We will analyze recent shifts in humanitarian coordination mechanisms, the roles of key actors, and the challenges in crisis activation and response. We will also introduce the United Nations Cluster System and the Triple Nexus approach (humanitarian- development-peace), which is increasingly shaping crisis response strategies. We will have room for questions and/or a brief debate with participants at the end of the presentation.
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Atria Mier and Raquel González Maldonado are senior experts in gender, human rights, and governance. With over 30 years of combined experience across humanitarian and development contexts, they have advised UN agencies, EU bodies and civil society actors on GBV, civic space, and protection strategies in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Cette session de formation s'adresse aux organisations ou professionnels œuvrant dans le cadre du développement international et sur des projets de coopération, pour renforcer leurs capacités en termes de méthodologie de conception et planification de projets de développement.Cette formation permettra aux participants d'enrichir leurs connaissances d'un ensemble de méthodes de planification stratégique incluant l'analyse SWOT et des parties prenantes, l'arbre à problèmes, l'arbre à objectifs, les approches ascendantes et descendantes, l'approche et le développement du cadre logique. Quelles sont les intérêts de cette formation ?
L'ensemble de ces méthodes permettra aux acteurs bénéficiant de cette formation de rendre la conception des projets de développement et de coopération dont ils ont la charge plus pertinente et mieux adaptée au contexte du pays, à la stratégie sectorielle du gouvernement et aux attentes des bailleurs et parties prenantes. De ce fait, les projets auront de meilleurs impacts et une plus grande durabilité.
Emmanuel Layoun compte 35 ans d'expérience, dont 25 ans comme Évaluateur Stratégique, Méthodologue et Formateur dans des Projets de Coopération Internationale pour l'UE, l'ETF, l'ONU (PNUD, UNESCO, FNUAP, UNICEF, UNWOMEN, OIT, FAO, OMS), la Banque Mondiale, la BAD et la JICA. Ancien Chercheur, Professeur, Doyen et Vice-Président d'Université, il a travaillé à l'échelle globale, régionale et locale sur plusieurs continents.
This session will explore core protection principles in humanitarian action and how to effectively integrate them into programming. Participants will learn the difference between mainstreaming protection across sectors versus designing standalone protection interventions. The session will also address risk management, distinguishing between contextual risks (external threats) and programmatic risks (risks associated with programs by NGOs, UN Agencies and other external actors). Special attention will be given to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), one of the most critical programmatic risks, with a focus on prevention and response mechanisms. There will be room for questions and/or a brief debate with participants at the end of the presentation.
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Atria Mier and Raquel González Maldonado are senior experts in gender, human rights, and governance. With over 30 years of combined experience across humanitarian and development contexts, they have advised UN agencies, EU bodies and civil society actors on GBV, civic space, and protection strategies in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Cette session de formation s'adresse aux organisations ou aux professionnels travaillant dans le cadre de projets de développement et de coopération internationale, afin de renforcer leurs capacités en matière de suivi de ces projets.
Quelles connaissances les participants auront-ils acquises et quels intérêts auront-ils tirés de cette formation ?
À l'issue de cette formation, les participants seront en mesure de participer activement au suivi des projets de développement international. Ils auront acquis des connaissances théoriques et pratiques sur le processus de suivi, son positionnement dans le cycle de gestion de projet, les indicateurs pertinents et les outils de suivi. Ils seront ainsi en mesure d'assurer le suivi des projets de développement dont ils ont la charge en appréciant de manière objective, sur la base d'indicateurs spécifiés dans les cadres logiques, leur état d'avancement et leur niveau d'atteinte des objectifs.
Emmanuel Layoun compte 35 ans d'expérience, dont 25 ans comme Évaluateur Stratégique, Méthodologue et Formateur dans des Projets de Coopération Internationale pour l'UE, l'ETF, l'ONU (PNUD, UNESCO, FNUAP, UNICEF, UNWOMEN, OIT, FAO, OMS), la Banque Mondiale, la BAD et la JICA. Ancien Chercheur, Professeur, Doyen et Vice-Président d'Université, il a travaillé à l'échelle globale, régionale et locale sur plusieurs continents.
Change can create resistance, but also incredible momentum if handled the right way.
In this course, you will discover how to lead teams through change by combining neuroscience insights with creative leadership techniques. Learn how to turn uncertainty into opportunity and build teams that are ready to embrace transformation.
Master the art of leading change with neuroscience and creativity:
Engineer in Agriculture & Food Industry (ISAB) with an M.Sc. in Management & Marketing (Cranfield), Ghita BENKIRANE has held key roles in Quality Management across four continents. Senior Expert for WB, UN, EU & ISO, founder of AFNOR Morocco, and creator of Art&Management, she drives change using neuroscience, creativity & Design Thinking to foster innovation and human-centric leadership.
Assortis can deliver training courses either at your premises or at Assortis Headquarters in Brussels.
The training modules in our portfolio can be customised according to your needs.