INTRODUCTION

NGO Management is a course that presents you with competencies needed in effective running of Non-Governmental Organizations. It concentrates on the key issues in management of NGOs emphasizing on organizations working on development issues and reduction of poverty in undeveloped regions.

The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. The course instructor will provide individualised feedback where appropriate. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. 

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the participant should be able to;

·      Identify the characteristics of NGOs

·      Understand the issues facing NGOs 

·      Familiarize with the types and instruments in international development agencies

·      Learn the role and barriers of NGOs with respect to development of communities

·      Understand the challenges of management of NGOs

·      Develop techniques, skills and tools of adoption of strategies and change in NGOs

·      Understand Results-Based Management

·      Understand project management

·      Establish internal and external evaluation processes

·      Choose tools for NGOs marketing

·      Select donor agencies

·      Learn the preparation of a grant proposal

·      Understand good negotiation and communication principles

·      Understand proper recruitment processes in human resource management

DURATION

 This course will take two weeks approximately

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course eyes program managers, team leaders, consultants, and new entry professionals working in NGOs. 

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Understanding NGOs

·      NGO stages

·      Building an NGO

·      Need assessment of NGO

·      SWOT analysis

·      Legal requirements of NGOs

Module 2: Vision, mission, principles and strategies of NGOs

·      Governance and leadership of NGO

·      Strategy and mission of NGO

·      Principle based vision of NGO

·      Gender policy in NGOs

·         Structure and system of NGO

Module 3: Institutional sustainability

·      Techniques of building institutional sustainability

·      Projects sustainability

·      Personnel training and sustainability

·      Sustainability through networking

·      Shortcoming of developing a network

Module 4: Managing people

·      NGO structure

·      Formal NGO

·      Staff specialization

·      Principle development and maintenance

·      Western and African organizational model

·      Improving functioning of staff

·      Supervision

·      Creating and maintaining a board

·      Team functioning

·      Organizational sustainability

Module 5: Marketing

·      Development of NGO brand

·      Fundraisings

·      NGO financial needs planning

·      Marketing through social media

·      Financial institutions

Module 6: Financial resources mobilization and management

·      Budget making approaches

·      Budgeting role

·      Money management

·      Resource management

·      Financial control

·      Financial management

·      Management accounting vs financial accounting

·      Rules of accounting

Module 7: Project cycle

·      NGO performance monitoring and evaluation

·      Planning and implementation

·      Evaluation strategies

·      Tools for monitoring and evaluation

·      Indicators of performance

·      Logical framework approach

·      Theory based evaluation

·      Appraisals and participatory methods

·      Four impact evaluation models

GENERAL NOTES

·      The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

·      The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

·      Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

·      The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

·      All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

·      Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·      This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org