Training on Participatory Project Planning and Stakeholder Engagement for NGOs
Build stronger projects through collaboration. Learn to effectively engage stakeholders and implement participatory planning for sustainable NGO initiatives.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
In today’s dynamic development landscape, NGOs must ensure that their projects are sustainable, impactful, and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve. Participatory project planning and effective stakeholder engagement are vital components for achieving these goals. This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to involve stakeholders at all levels, foster collaboration, and design projects that align with community needs and organizational objectives.
Participants will explore practical approaches to participatory methodologies, learn how to build trust and communication with diverse stakeholders, and acquire techniques for designing projects with shared ownership. By the end of this course, participants will be able to create impactful, community-centered projects that are more likely to achieve long-term success.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend?
- NGO project managers and coordinators.
- Program officers and team leaders involved in project planning and implementation.
- Stakeholder engagement specialists and communication officers.
- Development practitioners working in community-based projects.
- Fundraising and resource mobilization officers.
- Individuals new to the NGO sector who wish to build foundational skills in participatory project planning.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and benefits of participatory project planning.
- Identify and analyze stakeholders and their interests in project outcomes.
- Facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement processes to foster collaboration and trust.
- Design projects using participatory tools and techniques, including logical frameworks and problem trees.
- Address stakeholder challenges and conflicts through negotiation and consensus-building strategies.
- Develop monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks that integrate stakeholder feedback.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Participatory Project Planning
- Overview of participatory approaches in development.
- Benefits and challenges of participatory planning.
- Tools for community needs assessment (e.g., PRA and RRA techniques).
Module 2: Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
- Stakeholder mapping and analysis techniques.
- Understanding stakeholder power, influence, and interests.
- Building trust and effective communication strategies.
Module 3: Participatory Project Design
- Creating problem and objective trees with stakeholders.
- Developing logical frameworks (logframes) collaboratively.
- Ensuring inclusivity and gender sensitivity in project planning.
Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Conflict Management
- Facilitation techniques for stakeholder meetings and workshops.
- Identifying and addressing stakeholder concerns.
- Conflict resolution and consensus-building strategies.
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability
- Designing participatory M&E frameworks.
- Using stakeholder feedback to improve project outcomes.
- Strategies for sustaining stakeholder engagement beyond project completion.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens project sustainability and community alignment
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Enhances stakeholder collaboration and trust
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Improves project outcomes and long-term impact
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Supports evidence-based, participatory project design
Personal Impact
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Builds skills in participatory planning and stakeholder engagement
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Enhances ability to design impactful, community-centered projects
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Develops competencies in communication, negotiation, and facilitation
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Supports career growth in project management, community development, and NGO 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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