Steps

Conduct a design stage project QA Assessment, including identifying management actions to address any areas that need improvement.

Responsible Party

QA Assessor

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Project QA Design and Appraisal User Guide (Quantum+)

The QA Assessor has to be accountable for project assurance, which is independent of the project manager. A UNDP programme or monitoring and evaluation officer typically holds the project assurance role on behalf of UNDP. For GEF- and GCF-financed projects, project assurance is undertaken as per the requirements of the vertical funds, and these services are covered by the fee provided by the vertical fund.
Programme officer and or the M&E focal point fill the Evaluation Resource Center’s evaluation plan upon approval of the prodoc by the LPAC

Steps

Recommend a decision on whether and how resources should, or should not, be committed to the project.

Responsible Party

Local project appraisal committee, reported by QA Assessor

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Decisions include:
• Approve
• Approve with modifications
• Disapprove

Steps

Review project QA Assessment, make adjustments as needed and approve.

Responsible Party

QA Approver

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Steps

Conduct implementation stage project QA Assessment every two years, including identifying management actions to address any areas that need improvement.

Responsible Party

QA Assessor

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Select Unit, Year, Portfolio or Project, Project No and Name, and “Create New Implementation and Monitoring Form”
 

Steps

Review project QA Assessment, make adjustments as needed and approve.

Responsible Party

QA Approver

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The QA Approver may consult others as appropriate.

Steps

Determine one of three possible decisions for the project and take action accordingly.

Responsible Party

Program Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Decisions include:
• Continue
• Suspension
• Cancellation

Steps

Conduct closure stage project QA Assessment, and add summary comments and lessons learned as needed.

Responsible Party

QA Assessor

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Project QA - Closure User Guide (Quantum+)
 

Steps

Review project QA Assessment, make adjustments as needed and approve. 

Responsible Party

QA Approver

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The QA Approver may consult others as appropriate.