Caritas Internationalis Emergency Framework [1]
A one-page graphic that describes Caritas Internationalis' key approaches and tools for emergency response. NOTE: You must be registered on the CI Baobab site to access this resource. If you are not yet registered, you may register here. If you have any questions, contact CRS’ Humanitarian Response Department ([email protected] [3]).
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 2: Evidence-based, participatory design for project success.
- Standard 4: Staffing for quality (technically sound, timely and effective) project management.
- Key Action 1: Jointly determine an appropriate project staffing structure, position descriptions, and profiles needed at CRS and partner levels. [5]
- Key Action 2: Make a start-up staffing plan and budget. [6]
- Standard 6: Early transition and start-up planning (including pre-award).
- Standard 7: Realistic and participatory detailed implementation planning for program impact.
- Key Action 3: Update/refine the proposal activities schedule to develop a comprehensive detailed implementation plan for the first year of the project. [8]
- Key Action 4: Develop the project MEAL system. [9]
- Standard 8: Timely and comprehensive project financial set-up.
- Key Action 4: Enter the budget into the financial system in a way that facilitates analysis and reporting. [10]
- Key Action 6: Work with partners to set up project-specific financial management and reporting processes, formats, and schedules, and orient partner staff on them. [11]
- Standard 10: Laying the foundations for effective donor engagement and accountability.
- Key Action 2: Orient CRS and partner staff on the donor requirements. [12]
- Key Action 3: Develop project templates that support compliance with donor and grant requirements. [13]
- Standard 15: Engaging donors appropriately throughout implementation.
- Standard 18: Learning from and leveraging results during close-out.