Gender-Based Violence Programme Management Training Course

Course Introduction

Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pressing human rights and public health challenges affecting communities globally, requiring structured, sensitive, and well-managed programmatic responses from NGOs and development actors.

This course equips participants with practical skills and technical knowledge to design, implement, and manage effective GBV prevention and response programmes in diverse humanitarian and development settings.

Participants will gain a strong understanding of survivor-centered approaches, ensuring that all programme interventions prioritize dignity, safety, confidentiality, and empowerment of affected individuals and communities.

The training explores coordination mechanisms among stakeholders including NGOs, government agencies, healthcare providers, and justice systems to ensure integrated GBV service delivery.

It also addresses monitoring, reporting, and evaluation frameworks for GBV programmes, ensuring accountability, data protection, and ethical management of sensitive information.

Ultimately, the course strengthens institutional and field-level capacity to respond effectively to GBV while promoting prevention, resilience, and long-term social change.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• GBV programme managers and coordinators
• NGO protection officers and case management staff
• Humanitarian response and emergency staff
• Gender and protection specialists
• Social workers and community development officers
• Monitoring and evaluation officers in GBV programmes
• Health sector staff working with survivors of violence
• Psychosocial support service providers
• Law enforcement and justice sector partners
• Donor-funded project implementation teams
• Civil society organization leaders
• Capacity building and training professionals

Course Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of gender-based violence concepts, causes, and impacts within humanitarian and development programming contexts globally.
• Strengthen skills in designing and managing survivor-centered GBV prevention and response programmes that ensure dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
• Build capacity to apply international GBV standards, protocols, and ethical guidelines in programme implementation and service delivery.
• Enhance ability to coordinate multi-sectoral responses involving health, legal, psychosocial, and protection service providers effectively.
• Improve understanding of case management systems and referral pathways for GBV survivors in complex environments.
• Strengthen competencies in integrating GBV considerations into broader humanitarian and development programmes.
• Develop skills to design monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems specific to GBV programming and sensitive data handling.
• Enhance ability to engage communities in GBV prevention, awareness, and behavior change initiatives.
• Strengthen institutional capacity to manage GBV data securely while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Build practical skills for improving programme effectiveness, sustainability, and survivor outcomes in GBV interventions.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Based Violence Programming

• Understanding GBV concepts, types, and global prevalence in humanitarian contexts
• Overview of GBV programme management principles and frameworks
• Linking GBV programming to human rights and protection standards
• Understanding the role of NGOs in GBV prevention and response

Module 2: Survivor-Centered Approaches

• Understanding survivor-centered principles in GBV programming
• Ensuring dignity, confidentiality, and safety in service delivery
• Applying ethical considerations in working with survivors
• Strengthening trust and accessibility of GBV services

Module 3: GBV Prevention Strategies

• Designing community-based GBV prevention interventions
• Engaging men and boys in behavior change initiatives
• Addressing social norms and cultural drivers of GBV
• Strengthening awareness campaigns and education programs

Module 4: Case Management Systems

• Understanding GBV case management frameworks and procedures
• Developing effective referral pathways for survivors
• Coordinating services across sectors and institutions
• Ensuring quality and accountability in case management

Module 5: Psychosocial Support Services

• Providing psychosocial support to GBV survivors effectively
• Integrating mental health services into GBV programming
• Strengthening counseling and emotional support mechanisms
• Ensuring culturally appropriate psychosocial interventions

Module 6: Health and Legal Response Systems

• Coordinating GBV health response services for survivors
• Understanding medico-legal documentation and procedures
• Strengthening collaboration with justice and legal systems
• Ensuring access to essential services for survivors

Module 7: Monitoring and Evaluation of GBV Programmes

• Designing M&E frameworks for GBV interventions
• Developing indicators for GBV programme performance tracking
• Collecting and managing sensitive GBV data ethically
• Using data for program improvement and accountability

Module 8: Data Protection and Confidentiality

• Ensuring confidentiality in GBV data collection and storage
• Applying data protection policies and ethical guidelines
• Managing risks associated with sensitive information
• Strengthening secure reporting and documentation systems

Module 9: Coordination and Partnership Building

• Strengthening coordination among GBV stakeholders and actors
• Building partnerships with government and civil society organizations
• Enhancing referral networks for comprehensive service delivery
• Managing inter-agency collaboration in GBV response

Module 10: Programme Management and Sustainability

• Planning and managing sustainable GBV programmes
• Ensuring donor compliance and reporting requirements
• Strengthening institutional capacity for long-term GBV response
• Integrating GBV programming into broader development frameworks

Training Approach          

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.