Activities and Key Components
Review the breakdown of activities and their key elements. Follow the outlined process to understand each component.
Start
Index
Main Activities
Scope of Work
Donor-Specific Priorities
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
Cross-Cutting Issues
Main Activities
Main Activities
This part answers the question: What will UNOPS do to achieve the objectives?
- This section should describe the specific, measurable actions that will be undertaken to deliver results.
- For example, if the objective is to enhance healthcare infrastructure, the activities might include:
- Conducting feasibility studies.
- Designing construction blueprints.
- Supervising construction to ensure compliance
Scope of Work
Scope of Work
The scope of work defines the boundaries of UNOPS’s responsibilities, ensuring clarity and alignment between all parties.
In-scope activities:
Tasks UNOPS will take full responsibility for.
Out-of-scope activities:
Tasks outside of UNOPS’s remit, which the partner needs to address or be aware of.
By explicitly stating what is included and excluded, this section minimizes misunderstandings and sets realistic expectations.
Donor-Specific Priorities
Proposals must demonstrate alignment with donor expectations and priorities. Key considerations include:
Gender Equality
Visibility
Value for Money
These elements ensure the proposal meets donor requirements while strengthening the partnership.
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
In addition to the main activities, several supporting sections enhance the effectiveness of the Activities component:
Pre-Requisites, Limitations, and Conditions
Quality Management
Risk Management
Reporting
Visibility
Cross-Cutting Issues
Gender Equality and Diversity
Includes gender screenings, analyses, and action plans to ensure inclusivity at all stages.
These themes guide the project’s ethical and sustainable approach:
Sustainability
Focuses on lasting impact by engaging local stakeholders and conducting environmental and social screenings.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Enforces a zero-tolerance policy with training and monitoring to uphold ethical standards.
We've Learned all the Key elements !
Together, these components ensure the Activities section is clear, comprehensive, and strategically aligned with partner priorities, addressing both operational needs and overarching project goals.
Gender Equality
Incorporating gender analysis and developing Gender Action Plans when required.
Quality Management
Defines quality benchmarks, outlines monitoring mechanisms like audits, and describes how results will be measured and improved.
Value for Money
Demonstrating efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the use of resources to maximize impact.
Risk Management
Identifies potential risks (e.g., delays) and outlines strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth execution.
Describes the types of reports (e.g., progress or financial), their frequency, and intended audience to ensure transparency.
Reporting
Pre-Requisites, Limitations, and Conditions
Specifies the resources or conditions needed for successful implementation, such as access to data or partner support.
Ensures donors are recognized through branding on materials or public acknowledgments in events or reports.
Visibility
Visibility
Highlighting how the donor’s contributions will be acknowledged, such as through logos, public mentions, or branded materials.
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Activities and Key Components
Review the breakdown of activities and their key elements. Follow the outlined process to understand each component.
Start
Index
Main Activities
Scope of Work
Donor-Specific Priorities
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
Cross-Cutting Issues
Main Activities
Main Activities
This part answers the question: What will UNOPS do to achieve the objectives?
Scope of Work
Scope of Work
The scope of work defines the boundaries of UNOPS’s responsibilities, ensuring clarity and alignment between all parties.
In-scope activities:
Tasks UNOPS will take full responsibility for.
Out-of-scope activities:
Tasks outside of UNOPS’s remit, which the partner needs to address or be aware of.
By explicitly stating what is included and excluded, this section minimizes misunderstandings and sets realistic expectations.
Donor-Specific Priorities
Proposals must demonstrate alignment with donor expectations and priorities. Key considerations include:
Gender Equality
Visibility
Value for Money
These elements ensure the proposal meets donor requirements while strengthening the partnership.
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
Supporting Sections of the Activities Component
In addition to the main activities, several supporting sections enhance the effectiveness of the Activities component:
Pre-Requisites, Limitations, and Conditions
Quality Management
Risk Management
Reporting
Visibility
Cross-Cutting Issues
Gender Equality and Diversity
Includes gender screenings, analyses, and action plans to ensure inclusivity at all stages.
These themes guide the project’s ethical and sustainable approach:
Sustainability
Focuses on lasting impact by engaging local stakeholders and conducting environmental and social screenings.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Enforces a zero-tolerance policy with training and monitoring to uphold ethical standards.
We've Learned all the Key elements !
Together, these components ensure the Activities section is clear, comprehensive, and strategically aligned with partner priorities, addressing both operational needs and overarching project goals.
Gender Equality
Incorporating gender analysis and developing Gender Action Plans when required.
Quality Management
Defines quality benchmarks, outlines monitoring mechanisms like audits, and describes how results will be measured and improved.
Value for Money
Demonstrating efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the use of resources to maximize impact.
Risk Management
Identifies potential risks (e.g., delays) and outlines strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth execution.
Describes the types of reports (e.g., progress or financial), their frequency, and intended audience to ensure transparency.
Reporting
Pre-Requisites, Limitations, and Conditions
Specifies the resources or conditions needed for successful implementation, such as access to data or partner support.
Ensures donors are recognized through branding on materials or public acknowledgments in events or reports.
Visibility
Visibility
Highlighting how the donor’s contributions will be acknowledged, such as through logos, public mentions, or branded materials.