Humanitarian and Development Project Management

Humanitarian and Development Project Management

Project management provides the structure and focus needed to plan and steer projects towards results. In complex humanitarian and development contexts—characterized by resource constraints, dynamic environments, and evolving community needs—strong project management ensures that interventions are well-planned, adaptable, and deliver sustainable, positive change.

Effective project management supports:

• Enhanced Accountability and Measurable Results: Strong project management practices establish clear objectives, track progress, and demonstrate tangible outcomes to donors, stakeholders, and affected communities.
• Improved Coordination and Collaboration: It helps align diverse stakeholders, including donors, implementing partners, and community members, fostering cooperation and ensuring everyone works toward shared goals.
• Efficient Resource Utilization: Project management ensures that limited resources—time, money, and personnel—are allocated effectively, maximizing impact and minimizing waste, even in the most challenging environments.

Gain the expertise to:

• Design and implement impactful projects that align with community needs and donor priorities using tools like logframes, Gantt charts, and risk assessments.
• Navigate complex environments by coordinating with diverse stakeholders, ensuring donor compliance, and adapting to challenges in conflict zones or disaster-affected areas.
• Maximize efficient resource use while monitoring, evaluating, and achieving measurable project results.
• Foster collaboration and accountability through effective engagement with communities and stakeholders.
• Enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills for proactive and flexible project management.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for project managers and officers working in humanitarian and development contexts who seek to improve their ability to manage projects effectively. You will learn a step-by-step process to plan, implement, monitor, and close projects effectively, ensuring they deliver impactful and measurable results while adapting to the unique challenges of humanitarian and development contexts.

Course Process

This course is designed to provide a practical learning experience, combining coached live sessions, self-paced study, and personalized post-training feedback to ensure actionable results. With a focus on real-world applications, the program supports you every step of the way, from learning essential tools to refining your skills. Here's what you can expect:

• Live sessions: Engage in six interactive weekly live online sessions (recorded for future reference). Led by expert instructor Neil Kendrick, these small-group live sessions provide a unique opportunity for real-time discussions, targeted coaching, and practical problem-solving—ensuring you can immediately apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges.
• Flexible self-study: Access practical video presentations, transcripts, handouts, exercises, and tasks, allowing you to learn and apply skills at your own pace between live sessions.
• Knowledge checks: Assessments at the end of each module test your understanding, reinforce learning, and help you reflect on key concepts.
• Discussion spaces: Share insights, ask questions, and engage with other participants in discussion sections designed to enrich your learning experience and shape the focus of live sessions.
• Post-training personalized feedback: Submit an assignment to receive detailed, tailored feedback designed to help you refine your skills and apply what you’ve learned effectively.
• Certification of professional achievement: Upon successful completion, earn a certificate that recognizes your skills, dedication to learning, and commitment to professional excellence.

Meeting Schedule

Each Monday for 6 weeks, from 10:00 to 11:30 UTC.
Starts 17 February 2025.

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See the full curriculum below.

A maximum of 8 participants will be accepted for this training.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether this course is suitable for you or your team, feel free to email or chat with us.