Training on Gender-Sensitive Project Design and Implementation for NGOs
Enhance your NGO's impact by implementing gender-sensitive projects. Learn practical strategies for integrating gender considerations into project planning and implementation
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Gender equality is a cornerstone of sustainable development. NGOs play a critical role in addressing societal challenges, yet many projects fail to fully integrate gender considerations, limiting their impact. This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement gender-sensitive projects that meet the diverse needs of communities. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical tools, participants will learn to identify and address gender gaps in their projects, ensuring equitable and inclusive outcomes.
This course will empower participants to champion gender equality in their projects, ensuring that their work leads to meaningful and lasting change in the communities they serve.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend?
- Program managers and officers working in NGOs.
- Project designers and implementers seeking to integrate gender considerations into their work.
- Monitoring and evaluation specialists.
- Development practitioners and field staff.
- Anyone interested in promoting gender equality in development projects.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and principles of gender sensitivity and gender mainstreaming.
- Learn how to identify and analyze gender gaps in project contexts.
- Develop skills to design gender-sensitive projects that address the specific needs of women, men, and marginalized groups.
- Gain practical tools for integrating gender considerations into project implementation and reporting.
- Understand how to use gender-disaggregated data for project monitoring and evaluation.
- Strengthen their capacity to advocate for gender equality within their organizations and communities.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Gender Sensitivity in Development
- Introduction to gender concepts: sex, gender, and gender roles.
- Importance of gender in development projects.
- Key frameworks and policies for gender equality (e.g., CEDAW, SDGs).
Module 2: Gender Analysis and Needs Assessment
- Tools and techniques for conducting gender analysis.
- Identifying gender-specific challenges and opportunities.
- Case studies on gender-sensitive needs assessments.
Module 3: Designing Gender-Sensitive Projects
- Principles of gender-sensitive project design.
- Incorporating gender goals into project objectives and activities.
- Developing gender-responsive budgets.
Module 4: Implementing Gender-Sensitive Projects
- Gender mainstreaming in project implementation.
- Engaging stakeholders and building community support.
- Addressing gender-based challenges during project delivery.
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Advocacy
- Gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis.
- Measuring gender-sensitive project outcomes and impacts.
- Reporting and communicating gender results to donors and stakeholders.
- Advocacy for gender equality: tools and strategies.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improves project effectiveness through gender-inclusive design
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Enhances stakeholder trust and community engagement
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Promotes equitable and sustainable development outcomes
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Strengthens organizational reputation for inclusive programming
Personal Impact
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Builds expertise in gender-sensitive project planning and implementation
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Enhances ability to identify and address gender gaps
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Develops skills in inclusive design, monitoring, and evaluation
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Supports career growth in project management, gender mainstreaming, and development leadership
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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