The reference book serves as a guideline of program management in PMI from Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
Overview:
The comprehensive reference book has been developed based on IFRC resources as well as INSIDE NGO’s Guide to the Project Management for Development Professionals. The book has two main sections:
Introduction to project/program planning
Project/program cycle, from project/program identification, design, set up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and end of project transition.
The guidelines were developed by PMI in order to build capacity, skill and practice in performing standard planning and reporting in PMI at all levels, to ensure that all efforts taken by PMI nationwide will contribute to strong PMI’s character, professionalism, self-sustenance and respect by the communities. The guidelines were developed based on inputs from various PMI personnel, from National Headquarters, Chapters and Branches.
Overview:
The guidelines outline:
Introduction: describes the development process of Strategic Plan and Operational Plan, the purpose and benefits, as well as the scope of planning in PMI at all levels.
PMI Planning Documents 2014-2019: consisting of Flowcharts of the Strategic Plan and Operational Plan, background and rationale, Strategic Plan and Operational Plan matrices, Indicator Registry and List of Activities to achieve outputs.
Planning Mechanism: the principles of planning, planning process, planning or annual meeting schedule.
Work Plan Development Process: consisting of planning formats for all levels along with filling instructions.
Reporting: consisting of the purposes and benefits, reporting content and schedule, formats of monthly, quarterly, semester and annual report.
Usage: Policy and strategy, Guidance for implementation
Purpose: The key policy and strategy document serves as a reference to guide the overall PMI’s organizational direction, in keeping with PMI’s mandates, responsibilities and in addressing future challenges.
Overview: The document outlines:
Strategy Plan Framework
Strategic Environmental Analysis
PMI Strategic Plan year 2014-2019
PMI Operational Plan year 2015-2019 (with respect to its strategic objectives)
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Annex that includes: Key Performance Indicators for PMI Strategic Plan 2014-2019, Achievement Indicators for PMI Operational Plan 2015-2019, and Indicator Registry
Usage: Policy and strategy
Audience: National Society leadership, National Society staff