There are many national and international NGO’s operating in India. This is one of the reasons there has been an increase in the demand for individuals who are trained in NGO management. Basically a course in NGO management seeks to equip the individual with different aspects of running an NGO.

The main area of focus of these courses is on the management of the NGO as well as the setting up of goals and objectives of the organization’s activities. The courses also seek to impart a thorough understanding of the organizational framework under which NGO’s function. Another aspect is the distribution of portfolios among the members of the organization.

NGO management courses will equip the person with the knowledge that will enable him to devise strategies and operational path ways. He will also be able to supervise the entire activity of the organization as well as chalk out financial plans and other policies as per the requirement of the organization.

Who can take NGO management courses?

Generally NGO management courses are for graduates in any discipline. The courses are also open to those people who have been working in the relative field for quite some time and would like to gain some theoretical knowledge about NGO management.

The courses in NGO management are at a post graduate level. They seek to make an individual better understand the entire subject range in detail and from a much more realistic perspective.

The students will learn about financial and administrative supervision as well as awareness of global issues, environmental issues and the socio economic scenario in the world at large. They will also be focused on community development, developing human resource and finance, leadership skills, socio cultural perspective and management of information.
Some of the leading institutes offering NGO management courses are:

1. Amity Institute of NGO Management
2. Bharathidasan University Centre for Distance Education
3. Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education
4. Association for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra
5. Madurai Kamaraj University

The scope of NGO management as a career

Since there are many NGO’s operating in India there are plenty of opportunities for individuals trained in the field. After the completion of the course you can be hired on the post of an NGO manager, NGO project coordinator, community service providers and research fellow in NGO projects.

You can align yourselves with reputable institutes that are working in various domains of community development such as the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Amity Institute of NGO Management, Women’s Emancipation Projects, AIDS Awareness Projects, Juvinile Delinquents rehabilitation program etc.

This is a line of work that offers a plethora of opportunities abroad. There are many NGO’s operating on an international scal such as the United Nations, UNICEF, NATO, UNESCO, WHO, Social service provider and the like.

Then you have organizations like Amnesty International, Red Cross, World Bank, Green Peace and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative. All these organizations have job opportunities in various segments of their organization.