Local Project Appraisal Committee Meeting
Jamaica's Support to Effective Implementation Project aims to enhance the government's capacity for development cooperation and project implementation, aligning with national priorities. The project includes capacity building initiatives and project management skills training to improve efficiency and delivery. Supported by UNDP, this two-year project will assist Jamaica in meeting its economic and social targets under the Stand-By Agreement with the IMF.
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Local Project Appraisal Local Project Appraisal Committee Meeting Committee Meeting PROJECT NAME: Support to Effective Implementation Project - SEIP UNDP CO (JAMAICA) 1-3 LADY MUSGRAVE ROAD Monday, 06 July 2015 1
Support to Effective Implementation Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) Project (SEIP) Background Jamaica entered into a Stand-By Agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which requires achieving important economic targets and achievement of key economic reforms. In light of the need for Jamaica to boost and sustain economic and social requirements under the ERP the GOJ will need to build its capacity in the effective use of development cooperation, project and programmes implementation, quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation. development, meet its 2
Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) Background Contd. Globally UNDP supports requests for capacity development initiatives from national organizations, independent national and regional institutions and other stakeholders through advocacy, policy advisory and implementation services. governments, civil society Under the SEIP, UNDP Jamaica will seek to support the GOJ in meeting its development goals by providing target assistance to build its capacity to efficiently and effectively implement initiatives to deliver on selected national development priorities in line with the Vision 2030 Jamaica: National Development Plan. This will be achieved through two outcomes and their corresponding outputs. 3
Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) STRATEGY Through this two-year project, the CO will provide support to the GOJ in enhancing its capacity. Swift and effective action to respond to GOJ s requests for immediate assistance in national capacity development and similar needs. Supporting GOJ in improving management of development cooperation, effectively utilize the development assistance To ensure UNDP has an effective and strategic pipeline of projects to support the GOJ in meeting its national development priorities 4
Request for Project Management Skills Request for Project Management Skills Training as a Solution for present Training as a Solution for present implementation issues/slow delivery implementation issues/slow delivery Project Management Skills Training for Project Implementation Staff Project Management Sensitization Session for High-level Decision Makers and Policy Makers 5
Project Linkages to Development Priorities UNDP Strategic Plan 2014-2017 Outcome 3: Countries have strengthened institutions to progressively deliver universal access to basic services Vision 2030 The Jamaican Economy is Prosperous Goal 3: Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) UNDAF Outcome 2: Socially excluded and at-risk population in rural/urban communities have increased access to improved quality health and education services CP Outcome: Policy, legislative and institutional frameworks strengthened to promote financial sustainability and equitable growth 6
Outcome Output Project Outcomes and Outputs Higher Level Results Output 1.1: National Strategy for Development Effectiveness in Jamaica developed Outcome 1: Enhanced Implementation capacity of the Government of Jamaica to effectively and efficiently deliver on the national priorities Output 1.2: Monitoring and evaluation capacity of the government and counterparts enhanced Vision 2030 Output 1.3: GOJ officials in MDAs have specialised knowledge in strategic areas UNDAF UNDP Output 1.4: Project Management skills of government and counterparts enhanced Strategic Plan Outcome options elaborated available address emerging development challenges 2:Development Output 2.1: CO pipeline of development solutions aligned to current and emerging national development challenges and to current effectively and national Output 2.2: Resource mobilization capacity for consolidating the CO pipeline increased
Outcome1: Implementation capacity of the Government of Jamaica to effectively and efficiently deliver on the national priorities Output Targets Responsible Parties Cost Expected Outputs 1. The National Strategy for Development Effectiveness completed PIOJ Local consultant Output 1.1: National Strategy for Development Effectiveness in Jamaica developed 15,000 Local consultant M&E framework - ECMD 2. National Consultative Workshop completed 3. Jamaica is represented at least 2 International high level development cooperation summits PIOJ/UNDP 5,000 Validation Workshop UNDP 7,500 International summits 7,500 M&E Specialist 40,000x2 IUNV with expertise in M&E hired for 2 years UNDP Output 1.2: Monitoring and evaluation capacity of the government and counterparts enhanced 80,000 M&E capacity Building 15,000 RBM Training and M&E technical support Output 1.3: GOJ officials in MDAs have specialised knowledge in strategic areas Training/Travel UNDP/GOJ Provision of specialised training for GOJ officials Jamaica is represented at selected international conferences (2/y) 20,000 20,000 UNDP/GOJ Thirty five (35) related staff from government and counterparts trained on Project Management Skills Project Selection Criteria checklist fully developed and validated Output 1.4: Project Management skills of the government and counterparts enhanced 8
Outcome 2: CO has a solid pipeline of programmes and projects to address the development challenges of the country Output Targets Responsible Parties Cost Expected Outputs 25000 Output 2.1: CO pipeline of development solutions aligned to current and emerging national development challenges UNDP 1. proposals developed for submission funding per year Two project 2. per year that relate to government priorities? Two sessions 20000 UNDP Output 2.2: Resource mobilization capacity for consolidating the CO pipeline increased 1.At least 2 forums held to discuss and share knowledge and experience 2.Fifty (50%) of the proposals secure funding Total 215,000 9
Support to Effective Implementation Project Support to Effective Implementation Project (SEIP) (SEIP) The project is expected to last for 24 months from January 2015-December 2016 The Project will be implemented through the Direct Implementation Modality (DIM) The Project will be financed through regular sources of UNDP funds. UNDP: US$ 215,000 10
Management Arrangements Management Arrangements A Project Board (or Steering Committee) will be established to provide oversight and technical guidance for the project. Specifically, UNDP will provide technical and quality assurance support 11
Management Arrangement Project Organisation Structure Project Management Team 1.Resident Representative 2.Deputy Resident Representative Project Support PIOJ/Cabinet Office/MOFP Project Assurance UNDP RBLAC Programme Team UNDP 12
Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and Evaluation Quarterly Progress Reports Annual Progress and Review Reports Monitoring of Risks and Issues Logs Lessons Learn Log Performance Monitoring against AWP targets/indicators Quarterly meeting of the Board to track project progress 13
Risk Log # Description Date Identified Type Impact & Probability Countermeasures / Management response Owner Submitted, updated by Last Update Status Change of priorities and commitments by the Government with national development agenda 1 December, 2014 Political With growing economic uncertainty and obligations under a strict IMF agenda, GOJ priorities may shift Strong LoAdvocacy with PIOJ, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance and Planning UNDP UNDP programme team 1 April 2015 Increasing P = 4 I=3 Delays in deliverables by Thematic Working Groups and by consultants for National Development Priorities 1 January 2015 Organizational Deliverables by consultants and Thematic Working Groups are critical for the timely achievement objectives. Delays in deliverables can have multiple negative effects that will hamper the progress of processes. Have management controls and monitoring in place such as TORs include provisions for penalties for delays in deliverables. GOJ/UNDP PIOJ 1 April 2015 Increasing 1. P = 4 I = 4 Inability to secure funding for proposals/innovative concepts developed 1 January 2015 Strategic Failure to secure to funding for concepts and proposals developed by CO will have a negative effect on CO having a solid pipeline of initiatives to assist the GOJ in addressing National Development priorities Implementation of a consolidated Resource Management Strategy with a strong emphasis on Partnership Building by the CO to ensure securing required funding for innovative concepts to contribute to National Development priorities. UNDP UNDP 1 April 2015 Increasing 1. P = 3 I = 4 Lack of cooperation to share knowledge and experience for country s development by participants subsequent to specialized trainings and international summits 1 October 2014 Other (attitudinal) Knowledge and experience gained through specialized trainings and international summits can be valuable resources for country s development. Have mechanism in place to share and harness the knowledge and experience gained from specialized trainings and international conferences/summits for National Development. Have good relationships and provide ownership. GOJ UNDP 1 April 2015 No change 1. P = 3 I = 3 14
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