PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

INTRODUCTION

Development organizations manage their work through projects. The projects are normally in response to community problems. Development and change in these communities relies on the effective implementation of projects. This course aims to explain the professionals’ project management capacity with respect to development.  The participants will be equipped with contextualized, balanced, comprehensive, and adaptable skills to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of projects in the development sector.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course you will be able to:

·         Understand the life cycle of projects in the development sector

·         Design a project meant to meet the need of the community

·         Identify issues related to management of projects in development

·         Utilize techniques, tools, and processes in the management of projects

·         Coordinate and direct a project team in the implementation of a development project

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course targets development professionals who work in projects, individuals who are new to project management and development sector and those professionals who want to grow their careers in project management.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Project Management in the Development Sector

Phases in the Life of a Development Project

·         Identification and design of the project

·         Setting up a project

·         Planning of the project

·         Implementation of the project

·         Monitoring and evaluation of a project

·         Transition of end of project

Project Management Disciplines

·         Management of scope

·         Time management

·         Management of resource project

·         Management of risk

·         Management of project justification

·         Management of stakeholder

Adapting Project Management Tools to Development Sector Projects