NYSC Scheme | Project Management in International Development | Cohort: Q1:2024

Fellowship in Project Management

This programme is a comprehensive introduction to development project management. Designed for NYSC members who want to build or increase their skills in project management and who are looking to work with international development organizations, donor and public institutions, NGOs, non-profit and community-based organizations, and anyone interested in a career in development project management.

The programme provides an understanding of needs assessments, data collection techniques from relatively stable societies to challenging political space and sustainability. It is is designed for both novice and mid-level development practitioners with a comprehensive, hands-on training that covers researching funding sources, writing award winning proposals and implementation of development assistance projects.

This fellowship aims for your intellectual engagement to be transformative and make a difference in our polarized world by pushing the boundaries of development thinking. We believe you can deliver impact as part of your fellowship, so instead of doing a term paper, you’ll complete your programme with a hypothetical consultancy project linked to real challenges.

This programme is a sole initiative of Dataville Research LLC. We are not formally linked to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) therefore, we do not position our self as an official representative or answer on behalf of the government agency.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a first degree or HND graduate (in any field).
• Be mobilized for NYSC.
• Must be in active service at the time of registration.
• Must be a card-carrying member of NYSC (subject to verification).
• Must have an active email account.

Career Prospects

• Program Manager: Program managers oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of development programs in a variety of sectors, such as education, health, and agriculture. They are responsible for ensuring that programs are effectively meeting the needs of beneficiaries and achieving desired outcomes.
• Policy Analyst: Policy analysts work to develop policies and strategies that promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve social welfare in developing countries. They may work in government agencies, multilateral organizations, or NGOs.
• Researcher: Researchers conduct research on a wide range of development issues, including poverty, inequality, health, education, and environmental sustainability. They may work for academic institutions, think tanks, or NGOs.
• Consultant: Development consultants work with a variety of clients, including governments, NGOs, and private sector firms, to provide advice and technical assistance on development projects and programs.
  
• Project Manager: Project managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specific development projects, such as building schools or water systems. They ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Programme/Tasks

• A First Look at International Development
• Poverty Assessment Tools
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Personal Security for Aid and Development Workers
• Communication for Development
• International Development Project Fundamentals
• Applications of Project Management
• Templates and Tools for Development Project Managers
• Effective Data Collection
• Mobile Data Collection
• Needs Assessment
• GPS Mapping of Projects
• Finding Funding Sources and Writing Grant Proposals
• Project Design and Implementation
• Understanding Sustainability
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Social Enterprise
• Impact Project
  

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