Project Management for NGOs: 5-Day Comprehensive Training

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips NGO professionals with essential project management skills tailored to the non-profit sector. Participants will learn to effectively plan, execute, and deliver impactful projects while navigating the unique challenges faced by NGOs. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring participants can immediately apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the project management lifecycle in the context of NGOs
• Develop skills in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Learn effective stakeholder management and communication strategies
• Master risk assessment and mitigation techniques for NGO projects
• Gain proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for NGO projects

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of NGO Project Management

• Introduction to project management in the NGO context
• Project lifecycle and methodologies for NGOs
• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Developing a project charter

Day 2: Project Planning and Scope Management

• Creating a comprehensive project plan
• Defining and managing project scope
• Work breakdown structures (WBS) for NGO projects
• Time and cost estimation techniques

Day 3: Resource Management and Budgeting

• Human resource management in NGO projects
• Volunteer management strategies
• Budget development and financial planning
• Procurement and contract management

Day 4: Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Risk identification and assessment in NGO projects
• Developing risk mitigation strategies
• Quality planning and control
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks

Day 5: Project Execution, Monitoring, and Closure

• Effective project execution strategies
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Managing changes and challenges in NGO projects
• Project closure and lessons learned

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a complete project plan for an NGO initiative
• Create a stakeholder engagement strategy
• Design a risk management framework for NGO projects
• Construct a monitoring and evaluation plan