Course overview
he NGO Management, Leadership & Administration Training Workshop equips participants with the strategic leadership, governance, administrative, operational and management skills required to establish, manage and strengthen non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs) and development programmes.
The workshop covers NGO governance and board management, strategic planning, organisational development, human resource management, financial oversight, grants administration, donor relations, project management, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, safeguarding, compliance and institutional sustainability. Participants learn practical approaches to improving accountability, strengthening internal systems, managing teams and delivering measurable development outcomes.
Course objectives
- Strengthen NGO governance and leadership by applying sound board management, ethical leadership, accountability and organisational oversight practices.
- Promote organisational sustainability and impact through risk management, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation and institutional development.
- Enhance financial and donor accountability through budget oversight, grant administration, financial controls, procurement compliance and donor reporting.
- Improve administrative and human resource systems through effective staff management, policy development, records management, communication and organisational coordination.
- Develop effective organisational strategies by preparing strategic plans, annual work plans, operational plans and performance management frameworks.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for NGO executive directors, chief executive officers, programme managers, operations managers, NGO administrators, project coordinators, finance and grants officers, human resource managers, board members, governance professionals, donor-funded project managers, monitoring and evaluation officers, community development practitioners, civil society leaders, CBO managers and professionals responsible for NGO institutional strengthening.
Course content
- Module 1: Introduction to NGO Management and the Development Sector Meaning and characteristics of NGOs, differences between NGOs, CSOs, CBOs and international NGOs, roles of NGOs in development and humanitarian assistance, NGO operating models and organi
- Module 2: NGO Governance, Board Management and Accountability Principles of good governance, roles and responsibilities of boards and trustees, separation of governance and management functions, board composition and committee structures, board charters a
- Module 3: Strategic Planning and Organisational Development Organisational vision, mission and values, situational analysis using SWOT and PESTLE, stakeholder and beneficiary analysis, development of strategic priorities, theory of change and results fram
- Module 4: NGO Leadership, Team Management and Decision-Making Leadership styles in development organisations, adaptive and transformational leadership, leading diverse and multidisciplinary teams, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, delegation and
- Module 5: NGO Administration, Policies and Internal Systems Principles of effective NGO administration, administrative structures and reporting lines, development and maintenance of organisational policies, standard operating procedures and administrative
- Module 6: Human Resource Management and Staff Development NGO workforce planning, organisational charts and job descriptions, recruitment and selection procedures, employment contracts and personnel records, staff induction and onboarding, performance app
- Module 7: Financial Management, Budgeting and Internal Controls NGO financial management principles, financial policies and delegation of authority, preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets, programme and project budget oversight, cash flow ma
- Module 8: Grants Management, Donor Relations and Compliance Understanding donor funding agreements, donor eligibility and funding requirements, grant application and award management, grant budgets and budget revisions, donor compliance calendars and repo
- Module 9: NGO Project and Programme Management Project identification and needs assessment, project design and formulation, logical framework and results-based management, activity planning and implementation schedules, resource allocation and budgeting,
- Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Fundamentals of monitoring and evaluation, development of results frameworks and indicators, baseline and endline assessments, data collection and verification, outcome and impact measu
- Module 11: NGO Procurement, Logistics and Asset Management Procurement planning and budgeting, procurement policies and approval thresholds, preparation of specifications and terms of reference, supplier identification and due diligence, competitive procu
- Module 12: Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Compliance Legal and regulatory obligations applicable to NGOs, registration and organisational documentation, governance records and statutory reporting, compliance calendars and responsibility matrices, emp
- Module 13: Risk Management, Safeguarding and Fraud Prevention Enterprise and programme risk management, development of organisational risk registers, financial and operational risk assessment, fraud and corruption risk indicators, whistleblowing and incid
- Module 14: Stakeholder Engagement, Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies, community participation and beneficiary consultation, government and county-level partnerships, collaboration with donors and developm
- Module 15: NGO Sustainability, Digital Transformation and Institutional Strengthening Financial and institutional sustainability planning, income diversification and fundraising pipelines, organisational capacity assessment, succession planning and leader
General notes
- Designed for the Kenyan, African and international development context, the course addresses the demands of donor-funded programmes, regulatory compliance, responsible resource utilisation, stakeholder engagement and transparent reporting. It is suitable for both established organisations seeking to improve performance and emerging NGOs seeking to build strong management systems.
- 6. Practical Exercises and Expected Outputs The workshop uses realistic NGO management scenarios, group exercises, templates and case studies to support immediate workplace application. Participants will practise reviewing an NGO governance structure, preparing a strategic plan, drafting an administrative policy, developing a staff performance appraisal framework, reviewing a donor agreement, preparing a grant compliance tracker, analysing an NGO budget, constructing a project results framework, developing a risk register, preparing a procurement evaluation matrix, designing a beneficiary feedback mechanism and creating a management dashboard.
- Expected practical outputs include: - NGO governance and board oversight checklist - Organisational strategic plan framework and annual work plan - NGO administrative policy and SOP template - Human resource and staff performance management framework - NGO budget monitoring and financial controls template - Donor grant compliance calendar and reporting tracker - Project implementation plan and results framework - MEAL plan and indicator tracking matrix - Procurement and asset management checklist - Organisational risk register and safeguarding action checklist - Stakeholder engagement and resource mobilisation plan - NGO institutional strengthening and sustainability action plan
- The NGO Management, Leadership & Administration Training Workshop equips NGO directors, managers, administrators and development professionals with practical skills in organisational leadership, governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial accountability, grants administration, donor compliance, project management and institutional sustainability. Designed for NGOs, civil society organisations and donor-funded programmes in Kenya and across Africa, the workshop focuses on strengthening internal systems, improving operational efficiency, promoting transparency and delivering measurable development outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
1. 1. Who should attend the NGO Management, Leadership & Administration Training Workshop?
The workshop is intended for NGO directors, managers, administrators, board members, programme coordinators, finance and grants officers, HR professionals, project managers and other professionals responsible for NGO operations and accountability.
2. 2. What key skills will participants gain?
Participants will develop practical skills in NGO governance, strategic planning, administration, leadership, financial oversight, donor compliance, human resource management, project management, risk management and organisational sustainability.
3. 3. Does the course cover donor-funded NGO projects?
Yes. It addresses grant agreements, donor budgets, compliance requirements, financial and narrative reporting, procurement controls, audit readiness and grant close-out. Specific donor requirements can be incorporated into practical case studies.
4. 5. Will participants receive practical templates and tools?
The workshop is designed around practical exercises and reusable management templates, including strategic planning frameworks, budget trackers, risk registers, compliance calendars, HR tools and project monitoring matrices.
Schedule & fees
| Dates | Location | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|
| 14/06/2027 - 18/06/2027 |
Nairobi,kenya or Virtual |
10 Days |
$1,500 |