Project Cycle Management Training - 24th to 28th April 2017

INTRODUCTION

Project Cycle Management PCM is a management tool based on Log-frame approach which is used in project development. The project cycle enables provision of structures that ensures Stake holders are consulted and relevant information is available thus enhancing informed decision making in crucial stages of a project. The cycle is made up of six components including; Programming, Identification, Formulation, Financing, Implementation and Evaluation. This course will equip participants with skills in project design using Logical Framework, Result based management concepts and the use of PCM as project structuring tool.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By conclusion of the Training Workshop, Participants will understand;

The role of PCM and key activities to be undertaken at each stage
The principles of project cycle management & Logical Framework Approach
Critically review the role of financing proposals
Assess the potential relevance, feasibility & sustainability for a case study financing, Proposal, & identify how to improve quality
The role of Logframe in project monitoring & evaluation
How to use the LFA to assess a project document & identify information needs for a feasibility study

TARGET GROUP
This Course is geared to those of you attending PCM workshops which include; project planners and mangers from Governments, Donor Agencies, Consultants, Not For Profit organizations, Project Managers and others involved in implementation of Development Projects.

TRAINING DURATION
5 Days

TRAINING COST
USD 1,050 exclusive of 16%VAT where applicable

COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Project Cycle Management (PCM)

Introduction
Key terms and Concepts of PCM
Components of project cycle
Project cycle management
Planning and Management Tools for project cycle management

Module Two: Project Design and Analysis using The Logical Framework Approach
Introduction
Problem analysis
Analysis of objectives
Strategy analysis
Logframe Matrix
Levels of Objectives
Assumptions
Factors ensuring sustainability
Objectives verifiable indicators (OVIs)
Sources of Verification (SOVs)
Means and Costs

Module Three: Using the Logical Framework to Develop Activities and Resource Schedules
Creating checklist for preparing an activity schedule
Presenting an activity schedule
Checklist for specifying means and scheduling cost
Summary
Assignment

Module Four: Project Design Proposal & Proposal Using the LFA
Introduction
Guide for Assessment of a Project Proposal
Analyzing problems & Objectives
Identify the Intervention logic
Analyze the project’s feasibility (part 1)
Assess sustainability
Analyze the project’s feasibility (part2)
Prepare Terms of Reference (ToR)
The Quality Assessment Tools

Module Five: Project Monitoring and Reporting with GIS (geographic information systems)
Introduction
Designing a Monitoring systems
Analyze project objectives
Review implementing procedure
Review indicators
Reporting

Module Six: Project Review and Evaluation
Introduction
Evaluation Criteria
Linkage to the Logframe
Cost
Activities
Results
Project Purpose
Overall Objective
Opportunities for Evaluation
Case study

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