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Implementation [1]

The implementation phase standards focus on timely, evidence-based, cross-disciplinary management of project activities and resources, in close collaboration with CRS partners.

With a solid design and timely start-up, projects should begin implementation with a strong chance of success. But adaptation is fundamental to effective project management, and dynamic emergency and development programming contexts can disrupt even the best-laid plans. The implementation phase project management standards address this reality and include key actions to help staff anticipate, identify, and effectively manage risks, opportunities, and issues arising during projects.

Download the After-action review guidance for the CRS project cycle [2] to reflect on achievement against the project management standards at the end of the implementation phase.

OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT [3]
S11 [4]

STANDARD 11: Evidence based, action-oriented project management. [4]

Make collaborative, timely, and informed decisions to ensure that project activities deliver intended impact to participants within the approved time, scope, and budget. [4]
S12 [5]

STANDARD 12: Effective management of goods through the supply chain. [5]

Manage the supply chain effectively and efficiently, through close collaboration among program, finance, and other operations teams, to source, store, maintain, and deliver project goods either to beneficiaries or for internal consumption [5]
 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT [6]
S13 [7]

STANDARD 13: Effective financial management during project implementation. [7]

Achieve financial consistency, accountability and stewardship through adequate, continuous financial planning, monitoring, controls and reporting. [7]
 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT [8]
S14 [9]

STANDARD 14: Managing and developing human resources for quality project implementation. [9]

Manage project human resources proactively through quality supervision, rigorous performance and development planning and assessment, and timely action to address staffing needs.  [9]
 

DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY [10]
S15 [11]

STANDARD 15: Engaging donors appropriately throughout implementation. [11]

Engage with donors throughout project implementation to ensure accountability and compliance and to strengthen donor relationships. [11]
Source URL:https://compass.crs.org/implementation
Published on CRS Compass (https://compass.crs.org)