Training on Gender Mainstreaming in Project Management
Master Gender Mainstreaming in Project Management. Learn to integrate gender perspectives into project design, implementation, and evaluation to promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips development professionals with practical skills to integrate gender perspectives into project design, implementation, and evaluation. Participants will learn to identify gender gaps, apply gender analysis tools, and develop responsive strategies that promote equity, enhance project effectiveness, and ensure compliance with international gender standards.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Project Managers and Coordinators
- Program Officers and Development Practitioners
- Gender Specialists and Advisors
- Human Resources Managers
- Policy Makers and Government Officials
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Staff
- Consultants and Trainers in Project Management
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of gender mainstreaming in project management.
- Conduct gender analysis to identify gender issues and opportunities in projects.
- Develop gender-sensitive project plans and proposals.
- Implement gender-responsive strategies and activities in project execution.
- Monitor and evaluate projects using gender-sensitive indicators.
- Address and mitigate gender-based challenges and barriers in project implementation.
- Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment through effective project management.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Gender Mainstreaming
- Understanding Gender Concepts and Definitions
- Importance of Gender Mainstreaming in Development Projects
- Policy Frameworks and International Standards
- Case Study: Examining the impact of gender mainstreaming in a community development program.
- Practical Exercise: Mapping gender roles and needs in a sample project.
Module 2: Gender Analysis Tools and Techniques
- Conducting Gender Analysis: Methods and Approaches
- Identifying Gender Issues and Gaps in Projects
- Using Gender Analysis to Inform Project Design
- Case Study: Addressing gender gaps in a rural development initiative.
- Practical Exercise: Applying a gender analysis matrix to a project scenario.
Module 3: Gender-Sensitive Project Planning
- Integrating Gender Perspectives in Project Planning
- Developing Gender-Sensitive Objectives and Activities
- Budgeting for Gender Mainstreaming
- Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies
- Case Study: Incorporating gender considerations in a health sector project plan.
- Practical Exercise: Designing gender-responsive project activities and budget allocations.
Module 4: Implementing Gender-Responsive Projects
- Gender-Responsive Project Implementation Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement and Participation
- Addressing Gender-Based Barriers and Challenges
- Case Study: Successful strategies to overcome gender-based barriers in project implementation.
- Practical Exercise: Drafting a stakeholder engagement plan with a gender lens.
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Developing Gender-Sensitive Indicators
- Monitoring and Evaluating Gender Impacts
- Reporting on Gender Mainstreaming in Projects
- Action Planning and Next Steps
- Case Study: Lessons learned from monitoring gender outcomes in multi-sector programs.
- Practical Exercise: Developing gender-sensitive indicators and an M&E framework.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Builds capacity to design and implement inclusive, gender-sensitive projects
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Enhances compliance with donor and international gender equality requirements
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Improves organizational reputation and effectiveness in delivering sustainable development outcomes
Personal Impact
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Strengthens participants’ ability to apply gender analysis tools and frameworks
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Equips individuals with strategies to promote equality within projects and workplaces
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Expands career opportunities in project management, gender, and development fields
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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