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.
Training Objective
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.
Target Audience
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.
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the project development cycle and the principles of EU external cooperation.
Course Format and Delivery
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.
Course Programme Overview
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.
