Project Cycle Management and Evaluation using Logical Framework

INTRODUCTION

Logical framework matrix clearly defines realistic objectives, assumptions and risks that describe how the operation is designed to work. It also indicates the minimum set of results indicators for each objective and assumption that are feasible to collect and analyses. The framework further provide indicators measure performance on implementation and achievement of results, as well as means of verification for each indicator as well as outlines the source of data needed to achieve each of the indicator. The Project Cycle Management on the other hand is the process of effectively planning and managing projects, programs, and organizations. This 5 days course intends to orient the participants on use of Logical framework and project cycle management to enhance success and sustainability of projects.

 DURATION

5 days

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

This course is ideal for project managers, staff managing projects, staff in non-government organizations, project donors, CBO operatives, government officials and anyone involved in project management.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the training participants will be:

·         Equipped with knowledge, skills, and practices on project cycle management including programming, identification, formulation, financing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

·         Understand project management tools such as the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) as well as participatory approaches commonly used in projects;

·         Learn how to use the tools, and have basic skills in using the Logical Framework Approach in the management of projects and programmers

·         Gain improved competency in effective project management.

·         Understanding and being able to apply the 7 Steps of Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1

·         Definition of a Project

·         Introduction to PCM-LFA

·         What is a Project?

·         Project Cycle Management

·         Description of Project Cycle Management and Logical Framework Approach

·         The Programming Phase

·         The Identification Phase

Module 2

·         Project Appraisal Phase

·         The Appraisal & Financing Phases

·         Log Frame and the Appraisal Stage

·         The Steps of Log frame

·         Why Analyze Stakeholders?

·         Purpose of the Step

·         Step 1: Analyzing Stakeholders

·         Making Project Decisions

·         Stakeholder Terms

·         Step 2: The Problem Analysis

·         Step 3: The Objectives Analysis

Module 3

·         Step 4: The Strategy Analysis

·         Step 5: The Project Plan

·         The PPM Objectives

·         Activities and Means

·         Defining Assumptions

·         Project Indicators and Means of Verification

·         Step 6: Activity Scheduling

·         Step 7: Project Budgeting (“Resourcing”)

Module 4

·         Implementation Phase

·         The Implementation Phase

·         Monitoring Projects

·         Reporting on Progress

Module 5

·         Evaluation Phase

·         The Evaluation Phase

·         Types of Evaluation

·         Criteria for Evaluation

·         Evaluation Criteria & Logical framework