Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Humanitarian and NGO Management

• Key Topics:
  • Organizational models and structures
  • Governance and management practices
  • Roles and responsibilities in humanitarian and NGO settings
  • Best practices for effective management
• Case Study/Real-Life Project: Analysis of a successful NGO management case study, focusing on organizational setup and governance.

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Resource Management

• Key Topics:
  • Strategic planning processes and frameworks
  • Resource allocation and budgeting
  • Financial management in NGOs
  • Monitoring and evaluation of resource utilization
• Case Study/Real-Life Project: Development of a strategic plan and resource allocation proposal for a hypothetical NGO project.

Module 3: Project Management and Implementation

• Key Topics:
  • Project lifecycle and management processes
  • Project planning and design
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) techniques
• Case Study/Real-Life Project: Designing a project plan for a humanitarian initiative, including risk assessment and evaluation metrics.

Module 4: Leadership and Team Management

• Key Topics:
  • Leadership styles and strategies
  • Team dynamics and motivation techniques
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Performance management and feedback
• Case Study/Real-Life Project: Role-playing exercises and case studies focused on leadership challenges and team management scenarios.

Module 5: Collaboration and Networking

• Key Topics:
  • Building and maintaining partnerships
  • Stakeholder engagement and management
  • Networking strategies and techniques
  • Collaborative project development and implementation
• Case Study/Real-Life Project: Creating a collaboration strategy for a multi-stakeholder humanitarian project, including stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.