Project Management for NGOs & Social Impact Organizations

In the development sector, project success isn’t measured only by timelines or budgets — it’s measured by real-world impact. Yet, many NGOs in Lebanon and across the region face recurring challenges: donor compliance confusion, mid-project pivots, cross-sectoral coordination headaches, and constant adaptation to crises.

In environments marked by instability and resource constraints, managing projects is less about rigid plans and more about responsive, purpose-driven execution. This course empowers NGO professionals to manage complexity with clarity, align teams around objectives, and lead projects that are accountable, efficient, and impactful.

Whether you’re launching a community program or managing a multi-year donor-funded initiative, you’ll gain the mindset, tools, and methods needed to drive results in dynamic, high-stakes settings.

What You’ll Gain

End-to-End Project Planning Mastery
Develop clear, realistic, and flexible project plans rooted in proven methodologies like PMI and PMD Pro, adapted for the development context.

Risk-Responsive Implementation
Anticipate challenges, assess risks, and pivot with confidence using adaptive planning and real-time coordination techniques.

Strong Stakeholder Alignment
Engage donors, partners, and community stakeholders through inclusive planning and consistent communication.

Efficient Monitoring & Reporting
Build frameworks for ongoing tracking, performance analysis, and transparent donor reporting.

Results-Driven Leadership
Lead with confidence, coordinate teams effectively, and deliver outcomes that align with both mission and funder expectations.

This course is ideal for project leads, program managers, and field staff ready to elevate how they plan, execute, and deliver impact under pressure.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to NGO Project Management.
• Developing a Project Work Plan & Budgeting Techniques.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Multi-Sectoral Coordination.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Frameworks.
• Risk & Crisis Management in NGO Projects.

Training Outline:

• Introduction to NGO Project Management
• Developing a Project Work Plan
• Budgeting Techniques & Resource Allocation
• Stakeholder Engagement Fundamentals
• Multi-Sectoral Coordination & Partnership Strategies
• Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials
• Reporting Frameworks & Donor Compliance Requirements
• Practical Exercises on M&E and Reporting
• Risk Management & Adaptive Planning
• Crisis Management Scenarios & Case Studies
• Putting It All Together: Group Workshop
• Final Q&A, Evaluation, & Action Planning

Target Audience: Project managers, team leads, NGO staff responsible for program implementation.