Course Objective
The objective of the course is to enhance the professional competencies of the organization’s staff in the field of humanitarian project management in accordance with the requirements of international donors.
The training is aimed at developing practical skills in project planning and implementation, procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), reporting, as well as preparing project proposals in compliance with the principles of accountability, transparency, and the effective use of donor funds.
This course is designed for:
project managers
NGO operations managers
leaders of civil society organizations
program managers
project administrators
Learning Format
Duration of a session: 2 academic hours
Lecture modules, practical assignments, case studies, group discussions, preparation of a final project
Group training: 99,000 UAH / group (6–12 participants)
Individual mentoring: 25,000 UAH / participant
What Will Graduates Gain?
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Program
1
Introduction and Initial Assessment
Format: Online
Overview of the course curriculum and expected outcomes;
Overview of the humanitarian context and the specifics of donor projects;
Initial assessment of knowledge in project management, procurement, finance, and M&E.
2
Humanitarian Project Management
Topics:
the humanitarian project life cycle: initiation, planning, implementation, and closure;
the logical framework approach and results-based management;
coordinating the project team and collaborating with partners;
risk management and adapting the project to changes in the humanitarian context;
accountability, transparency, and compliance with internal and donor procedures.
Practical tasks:
developing the project logic;
identifying risks and planning measures to minimize them.
3
Procurement Planning and Support
Topics:
developing a procurement plan in accordance with the project budget and schedule;
donor requirements and procurement procedure compliance (donor compliance);
preparing technical specifications, requests for proposals, and tender documentation;
evaluating proposals and selecting suppliers;
drafting and managing contracts, monitoring the fulfillment of obligations.
Practical tasks:
developing a procurement plan;
evaluating examples of commercial proposals.
4
Financial Management and Budgeting
Topics:
developing project budgets in accordance with approved activities;
monitoring the use of funds and adherence to budget limits;
financial reporting and supporting documents;
donor financial requirements and compliance standards;
preventing financial irregularities and risks.
Practical tasks:
preparing a project budget;
analyzing financial reports and common errors.
5
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (M&E)
Topics:
developing indicators and monitoring tools;
collecting and analyzing data on the implementation of activities and the achievement of results;
preparing program reports in accordance with donor requirements;
using monitoring data for evidence-based decision-making.
Practical tasks:
developing indicators and M&E tools;
preparing a sample program report.
6
Preparing and Writing Project Proposals
Topics:
analysis of donor calls for proposals and selection criteria;
formulation of a project idea and intervention logic;
preparation of the budget and budget explanatory notes;
alignment of the program, financial, and procurement components of the proposal;
submission requirements and internal quality control of proposals.
Practical tasks:
developing a project proposal concept;
justifying the budget.
7
Final assessment and certification
final testing of knowledge and practical skills;
feedback and discussion of learning outcomes;
issuance of certificates to participants who have successfully completed the course.