Organization: IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy
Registration deadline: 01 Jun 2016
Starting date: 06 Jun 2016
Ending date: 10 Jun 2016
Project Cycle Management (PCM) is the process of effectively planning and managing projects, programmes and organizations. It is used widely in the development sector. Development projects sometimes fail because they are badly planned and do not take into account some important factors, particularly the needs and views of stakeholders. PCM ensures that all aspects of projects are considered carefully especially at the formulation stage. A central value of the PCM method is that aspects of the project are reconsidered throughout the project cycle to ensure that any changes which have occurred are included in the project design. As a result, projects are more likely to be successful and sustainable.
PCM involves a set of planning tools which feed into the logical framework (commonly known as a log frame). The log frame is a matrix which gives a snapshot of the key elements of the project. Some donors now expect log frames to be submitted alongside project proposals. Log frames can seem quite complex to many people. Most organizations find it difficult to fund raise for their projects. This training will therefore serve to demonstrate the process of developing log frames in a simple way in order to increase the ability of organizations to access such funding. The training will also furnish trainees with practical project management skills in all the key phases of the project.
By the end of the training, trainees will be able to understand how to manage the activities of a project throughout the identification, formulation, planning and implementation cycle.
Who should attend this training?
Programme staff of humanitarian and development agencies including project managers, officers and assistants.
What are the key aspects of the training?
- Introduction to Project Cycle Management;
- Key components of a project;
- Significant steps in project planning (needs assessment, problem analysis, objective setting and stakeholder analysis);
- The logical framework approach (LFA);
- Theory of change;
- Human resource management & development in projects;
- Sustainability mechanisms in development projects.
What are the main training objectives?
The following objectives are planned to be achieved by the end of the training:
- To equip trainees with knowledge, skills and practices on project cycle management including programming, identification, formulation, financing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- To introduce trainees to project management tools such as the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) as well as participatory approaches commonly used in projects;
- To strengthen participants competency in effective project management.
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English. A mixture of various adult-learning facilitation paradigms will be used including exploratory learning, group discussions, plenary brainstorming, facilitator’s input, case studies and video documentaries among others.
When is the training period?
6th to 10th June 2016
What is the cost of the training?
The training cost is US$ 600 which will cover the tuition fees, learning materials (handouts), meals and refreshments at the training venue.
How to register:
When is the deadline for registration and what do you need in order to register?
Interested individuals should fill in the application form attached to this advertisement (if you have problems downloading the form, please contact us on the address below). Upon completing the form print it, sign it and send back the scanned copy by Wednesday 1st June 2016.
For more information, send an email to admin@idealphdc.org or call +254 (20) 2345572.