A three-page guidance document to help country program senior management and the project manager/chief of party to form a project close-out team of appropriate size and skills based on the specifics of the project. Includes examples of close-out team composition for a range of projects, from simple discretionary-funded projects to complex, multi-country projects.
This resource relates to the following project management standards and key actions. Click on the links below for guidance to carry out these key actions, and for links to any related policies and other resources.
- Standard 16: Accountable and timely project close-out.
- Key Action 1: Form a cross-discipline team to plan and implement project close-out activities.
- Key Action 3: Closely monitor and manage implementation of the close-out plan, including timely communication with the donor.
- Key Action 2: Develop a comprehensive, realistic project close-out plan that details roles, responsibilities, timelines and activities, and reflects donor requirements.