Inclusivity Co‑Design: SOGIESC‑Led Programming Training Course Fraud Detection & Financial Controls

Introduction
As development programs strive for inclusivity and accountability, it is critical to center Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) perspectives in both program design and financial governance. The Inclusivity Co-Design: SOGIESC-Led Programming Training Course with Fraud Detection & Financial Controls provides participants with practical skills to co-create projects alongside SOGIESC communities while embedding robust systems that prevent fraud and ensure transparent financial management. This 10-day course empowers NGO teams to foster intersectional inclusion and financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Participants will learn how to design inclusive and rights-based programs that reflect the priorities of SOGIESC populations while building resilient systems for financial accountability and donor compliance. With a dual focus on participatory program co-design and fraud prevention, the course equips participants to integrate lived experiences into programming, safeguard against financial misconduct, and build community trust. This course is essential for NGOs, community-based organizations, and donor partners committed to equity, empowerment, and ethical financial stewardship.

Duration

10 Days
Target Audience

  • Program designers and project managers in NGOs
  • Gender and inclusion officers
  • Financial controllers and grant managers
  • Community-based organizations (CBOs) working on SOGIESC rights
  • Compliance and fraud risk professionals

Course Objectives

  • Understand SOGIESC principles and inclusive co-design methodologies
  • Engage marginalized communities in participatory program development
  • Identify and mitigate fraud risks in SOGIESC-focused programming
  • Strengthen internal controls, audits, and compliance systems
  • Foster ethical, inclusive, and transparent project delivery

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of SOGIESC and Inclusive Programming

  • Key concepts in sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and sex characteristics
  • Historical and social context of SOGIESC marginalization
  • Rights-based approaches to inclusion
  • Intersectionality in programming
  • Barriers to access and representation

Module 2: Co-Design Methodologies with SOGIESC Communities

  • Principles of participatory and inclusive co-design
  • Power-sharing and equitable decision-making
  • Community-led needs assessments and prioritization
  • Safeguarding and do-no-harm strategies
  • Inclusive design tools and facilitation techniques

Module 3: Creating Safe Spaces for Participation

  • Building psychological safety and trust
  • Responding to discrimination and bias in programming
  • Ensuring confidentiality and informed consent
  • Trauma-informed engagement practices
  • Cultural sensitivity and respectful dialogue

Module 4: Program Design Using a SOGIESC Lens

  • Integrating SOGIESC concerns into problem analysis
  • Inclusive logframes, outcomes, and indicators
  • Accessibility, language, and representation in activities
  • Designing responsive M&E frameworks
  • Case studies of SOGIESC-led initiatives

Module 5: Financial Risk and Fraud in Inclusive Programming

  • Overview of financial fraud in the NGO context
  • Specific vulnerabilities in SOGIESC-focused projects
  • Types of fraud: procurement, payroll, misreporting
  • Early warning signs and risk mapping
  • Fraud prevention policies and procedures

Module 6: Strengthening Financial Controls and Accountability

  • Key internal control frameworks and best practices
  • Segregation of duties and checks and balances
  • Approval workflows and budget controls
  • Record-keeping, documentation, and audit trails
  • Staff training on financial ethics and compliance

Module 7: Inclusive Budgeting and Resource Allocation

  • Participatory budgeting with SOGIESC groups
  • Transparency in fund distribution
  • Aligning budgets with co-designed priorities
  • Monitoring equity in resource use
  • Budget narratives that reflect inclusion

Module 8: Procurement Integrity and Ethics

  • Transparent and inclusive procurement practices
  • Due diligence on vendors and partners
  • Managing conflicts of interest
  • Open contracting and community oversight
  • Documentation and compliance reporting

Module 9: Fraud Reporting, Whistleblowing, and Response

  • Establishing secure fraud reporting channels
  • Whistleblower protection mechanisms
  • Investigative procedures and evidence gathering
  • Corrective actions and disciplinary protocols
  • Communicating investigation outcomes transparently

Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning with a SOGIESC and Integrity Focus

  • Inclusive and participatory data collection tools
  • Disaggregated data and intersectional analysis
  • M&E indicators that track inclusion and transparency
  • Using MEL to detect financial irregularities
  • Feedback loops and adaptive management

Module 11: Compliance with Donor and Legal Requirements

  • Donor standards on inclusion and financial accountability
  • Navigating audits and financial reviews
  • Legal frameworks affecting SOGIESC programming
  • Contractual obligations and risk mitigation
  • Reporting inclusive impact with financial clarity

Module 12: Institutionalizing Ethical and Inclusive Practice

  • Developing organizational policies on SOGIESC inclusion
  • Embedding financial ethics into culture and systems
  • Building leadership and staff capacity
  • Creating internal accountability mechanisms
  • Sustainability planning for SOGIESC-led programs

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

 

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