Programme Overview
This training is designed to help you develop practical skills in identifying red flags, conducting due diligence, strengthening internal controls, and applying ethical standards in NGO operations. Over the course of this programme, you will gain the tools and frameworks needed to protect organizational integrity, ensure accountability to donors and communities, and foster a culture of transparency.
By the end of the programme, you will be better equipped to safeguard NGO resources and contribute to building trust in the humanitarian and development sector.
Course Objectives
By the end of this professional certificate programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the nature of fraud in NGOs
- Identify common types of fraud, corruption, and financial irregularities that affect humanitarian and development organisations.
- Recognize risk factors and vulnerabilities
- Assess internal and external risks that make NGOs susceptible to fraud, including weak financial controls, procurement risks, and misuse of donor funds.
- Apply fraud detection tools and techniques
- Use practical tools for identifying red flags, suspicious transactions, and fraudulent practices in programme and financial operations.
- Strengthen internal controls and compliance
- Design and implement effective internal control systems to prevent and mitigate fraud in line with donor requirements and international NGO standards.
- Investigate and report fraud cases
- Apply ethical guidelines and procedures for investigating suspected fraud and documenting evidence in a professional manner.
- Promote transparency and accountability
- Foster a culture of accountability, whistleblowing, and responsible resource management within NGOs.
- Develop anti-fraud strategies
- Create organisation-wide fraud risk management frameworks and integrate fraud prevention into programme design, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation.
Duration
- 3 weeks
Who Should Participate
This programme is designed for professionals working in the non-profit, humanitarian, and development sectors who are responsible for safeguarding resources, ensuring accountability, and upholding donor confidence. It is particularly relevant for:
- Finance and Grants Officers – managing donor funds, budgets, and compliance.
- Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers – overseeing internal controls and fraud risk management.
- Programme/Project Managers – supervising implementation and ensuring resources are used effectively.
- Procurement and Logistics Officers – handling contracts, vendors, and supply chain processes prone to fraud risks.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officers – integrating fraud detection and accountability mechanisms into programme monitoring.
- Human Resources and Administration Officers – ensuring ethical conduct and reducing staff-related fraud risks.
- NGO Executives and Board Members – strengthening governance and accountability frameworks.
- Fresh graduates and early-career professionals aspiring to build careers in NGO finance, compliance, and accountability.
Fee information
$30: Other supported currencies include GBP, NGN, GHS, KES, ZAR, TZS, UGX, XAF, XOF and RWF.
This covers a 3-week access to all study materials and resources and issuance of certificate of professional achievement.
How to register
Please follow this link to make payment: https://selar.com/30zn061x03
Send your proof of payment to audit@datavillegroup.com, indicating your full name as would appear on your certificate e.g. John Odeh Abu. All Payments will be acknowledged within 1-3 hours of receipt.
