Project Management for NGO

The DIXONTECH Project Management for NGO course provides participants with the essential methodologies and tools to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects within the non-profit and humanitarian sectors. Based on PMI® standards and international NGO best practices, the course focuses on aligning project objectives with donor requirements, improving accountability, and achieving sustainable impact through effective project lifecycle management.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Project Management Frameworks in the NGO Context
• Stakeholder, Donor, and Beneficiary Engagement
• Planning, Budgeting, and Resource Allocation
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
• Risk Management, Reporting, and Sustainability

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Strengthen their ability to manage NGO projects efficiently and achieve measurable results.

• Apply PMI® and NGO project standards effectively
• Develop logical frameworks and project proposals
• Manage resources and donor budgets transparently
• Implement and monitor field activities systematically
• Evaluate impact and sustainability outcomes
• Handle project risks and changes efficiently
• Communicate with donors and stakeholders professionally

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals and development practitioners working in NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and donor-funded projects.

• NGO Project Managers and Coordinators
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Donor Relations and Grant Officers
• Field Supervisors and Program Officers
• Humanitarian Aid Managers
• Development Consultants and Advisors
• Professionals in Non-Profit Project Delivery

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course combines theoretical frameworks with practical, field-based exercises, group discussions, and case studies from global NGO projects. Participants develop hands-on experience in proposal writing, logframe development, donor communication, and project impact evaluation using real NGO project examples.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO NGO PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FRAMEWORKS

• Understanding NGO operations and project environments
• Project management principles under PMI® and NGO models
• The humanitarian project cycle and global frameworks
• Identifying needs, beneficiaries, and stakeholders
• The role of donors, implementing partners, and communities
• Aligning NGO missions with project objectives

DAY 2

PROJECT DESIGN, PLANNING, AND LOGICAL FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT

• Defining goals, outcomes, outputs, and activities
• Constructing a logical framework (logframe)
• Developing work breakdown structures (WBS) for NGO projects
• Project scheduling and milestone planning
• Resource and cost estimation for donor proposals
• Budgeting aligned with funding requirements

DAY 3

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, TEAM MANAGEMENT, AND RESOURCE CONTROL

• Managing multi-stakeholder field operations
• Procurement and logistics management for NGOs
• Coordinating volunteers and local partners
• Ensuring compliance with donor rules and regulations
• Tracking project performance and financial accountability
• Leadership and motivation in cross-cultural teams

DAY 4

MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEARNING (MEAL)

• Building effective MEAL frameworks and systems
• Selecting indicators and setting performance targets
• Data collection, analysis, and visualization tools
• Participatory monitoring and beneficiary feedback mechanisms
• Writing progress and final evaluation reports
• Using MEAL findings for adaptive project management
• Case study: Evaluating an NGO field intervention

DAY 5

RISK MANAGEMENT, REPORTING, AND PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY

• Identifying and assessing project risks
• Developing mitigation and contingency plans
• Managing changes and unforeseen events
• Financial reporting and donor communication standards
• Lessons learned and knowledge management practices
• Ensuring sustainability and community ownership
• Final simulation: designing and presenting an NGO project proposal